Parisian's Pure Indulgence

Japanese Brunch

I love entertaining and making my guests feel special.  The tea set you see pictured here, was purchased in Japan by my father in 1951, and given to my Grandmother.  Dad gave it to me after she passed away because he knew how much I would appreciate it.

Pecan coffee Cake

Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 tbls baking powder

pinch salt

1 cup sour cream

2 tsp. vanilla

Filling:

2 cups pecans, chopped

3 Tbls. butter, softened

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup flour

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. pumkin pie spice

In a mixer, cream sugar and butter.  Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.  In another small bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt, add 1/2 the flour mixture to the butter and mix.  Add 1/2 cup sour cream, and mix.  Add the other half of the flour and mix.  Add remaining 1/2 cup sour cream and vanilla.

Grease bundt pan with butter.  Place 1/2 batter in pan (it will be very thick).

In a small bowl, mix pecans, butter, sugar, and flour.  Mix to form a crumbly meal.  Add spices. 

Top the batter you have in pan with the pecan filling, and remaining batter on top.

Place in 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool and then glaze cake.

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp fresh lemon juice

1-2 tbls milk

The cake was decorated by filling the center with blackberries, and lining the cake plate with green apples, orange slices, kiwi, and flowers found in the garden.

 We discovered the image of a Japanese Geisha in the bottom of each tea cup by holding the cup up to the light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato and Saffron Halibut - Perfect Valentine's Day Dinner

Healthy Valentine's Day Fare: 

At Parisian's Pure Indulgence Organic Skin Care, we believe in nourishing the skin from the inside out.  This recipe is rich in the antioxidant properties of lycopene, and vitamins A and C, found in the tomatoes.  Halibut offers a protein content of over 30 grams per 4 ounce serving, along with vitamins B12 and B6.  This recipe is very easy to make and one of my favorite recipes for a special occasion, like Valentine's Day.

3    pounds plum tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
2    cups red grape tomatoes, halved
1    cup yellow teardrop tomatoes, halved
8    8-ounce halibut filets (each about 1 inch thick)
 
½   cup olive oil
3    Tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2   Green onions, chopped (white part only)
1    Tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro plus cilantro springs for garnish
2    Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
¼   teaspoon saffron threads
 
          Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place all tomatoes in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to combine.  Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper; place atop tomatoes.
 
          Whisk oil, vinegar, green onions chopped cilantro, basil and saffron in small bowl to blend.  Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.  Pour dressing evenly over fish.  Let stand 10 minutes.
 
          Bake until fish is opaque in center, about 10-15 minutes.  Cool slightly.  Place 1 fillet on each of 8 plates.  Season tomato mixturee to taste with salt and pepper.  Top fish with tomato mixture, dividing
equally.  Garnish with cilantro springs.  Serve warm.  Serves 8

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