Danibucks

The title of this post is admittedly a bad pun but not one intended to indicate that our authoress has money; she does not.

No the title in question was simply meant to convey my glee at economically satisfying a Starbucks craving at home.  I made pumpkin scones this morning and a pumpkin latte with fresh whipped cream!  yumm...





Pumpkin Scones

2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup of butter
1/2 cup of cream
1 egg
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup walnuts


Combine butter, sugar, egg, cream, pumpkin and cinnamon until smooth.  Add flour, baking powder and nuts.  Knead into a smooth dough.  Shape scones on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.

Pesto Crusted Tilapia with Insalata Caprese

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1/8 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
6 cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/8 cup parmesan shavings
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add half the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. 

Add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese. 

Coat tilapia filets with a generous even layer of pesto.  Bake at 500 degrees Fareneheit for about 15 minutes until fish appears opaque and flaky with a lightly browned coating on top.  Freeze leftover pesto.  

Toss tomatoes with balsamic and use to garnish fish along with parmesan shavings. Bon Appetit.