Friday, July 10, 2009

Fire it up for fruits and cakes

Summer makes us to think about desserts that take on a new personality with at least some outdoor cooking. Grilling wedges of citrus-infused bundt cake, accompanied by slices of grilled nectarines is easier way to salute the season.
Grilling slices of the cake adds two pleasant characteristics: a subtle smoky, toasted flavor and a sophisticated look. If the rest of your meal will be grilled, reserve an area of the barbecue that will not be used for meat or savory foods to avoid any unnecessary flavors.
A dollop of vanilla ice cream, whipped mascarpone or whipped cream or a spoonful of buttermilk make a luscious finale. Top servings with a chiffonade of basil leaves, sprigs of lavender or bright hibiscus blossoms.
Summertime is really when the living, and boiling, is easy.

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