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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Panna Cotta and Ginger Roasted Plums~ Heaven on Earth~





Buon Giorno!

Busy week here at Casa B- it seems like between doctors, sporting events, packing, and cooking for a sick friend, the hours are slipping away faster than I can keep up.

Just a quick post tonight- a special request from a dear friend who isn't feeling well prompted me to promise Panna Cotta. I've posted this recipe before here - it's a staple around here.

Today I decided to surprise her with some wonderful sweet plums, roasted with ginger and vanilla and served warm with the custard.

Enjoy!



Ginger Roasted Plums
6-7 ripe, firm plums
scant 1/4 cup sugar
finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 TBLSP lemon juice
1 TBLSP liqueur (I used Galliano today, but dark rum, or Amaretto is good too)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp ground ginger
3-4 TBLSP crystallized ginger, slivered
pinch salt
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking dish with unsalted butter or baking spray. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir. Pour into baking dish and roast for 15- 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool to lukewarm and serve with ice cream, custard, or panna cotta



As Always,

Buon Cibo, Buon Amici,

Pattie and Allie

14 comments:

  1. Patti - YUM!! Panna cotta is my favourite and you've just made it better by adding gingery plums. This one I have to try!

    Eliz x

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  2. That sounds wonderful! And aren't you good, with all you have going on to make some for your friend!

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  3. I can just feel the goodness in my cheeks! YUM! How nice of you with such a busy week too! :D

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  4. What a lovely dish to make for a friend. You are such a sweetie.

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  5. I think roasting fruit just brings out the best in it....serving it with that wonderful panna cotta, just floats in clouds of creamy perfection! The ginger is such a nice touch!
    Love and prayers to both you and Allie

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  6. I've been thinking about Allie a lot and hoping all is well. You are so sweet to take care of a friend also with all you have going on. she is a lucky friend, indeed. This looks delicious!

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  7. Okay, so I was hoping to be the friend to get this but, that probably would be a long drive. I could meet you half way. LOL

    This looks wonderful. hope all is going a smooth as possible there! Take care!

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  8. Ginger, Plums AND Pannacotta! What a dear friend you are and what a LUCKY friend you have!

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  9. Those plums look delish, Pattie. And I love the addition of crystallized ginger, one of my favorite things. I'm sure you friend will enjoy this.

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  10. Looks great....very special friend and lucky!Thank you for sharing knowing how busy you are. Emelia

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  11. What a lovely dessert, Pattie. The use of ginger is close to inspired. This is a keeper for sure. It is hard to beat easy and delicious. Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  12. OH, we have a new restaurant in town that is making a chocolate panna cotta with hazelnuts on top. It is so good. I have never made panna cotta but this makes me want to try. I love ginger on anything. I am sure the combination is just killer. I love all of your recipes, they are all so unique and delicious.

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  13. I saw some Italian plums at the farmers msrket last week, I hope they are still there:D

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  14. Yes I like this, plums, ginger and liquor, what a wonderful combination with panna cotta.

    Regards,
    Patricia

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