Fig Jam and Goat Cheese Crostini

TIME/SERVINGS

Total: 45 mins

Active: 45 mins

Makes: 20 servings

By Amy Wisniewski

Flavors of fall—sage and figs—pair up with tangy goat cheese for an elegant appetizer that’s a perfect pairing for a glass of bubbly.

What to buy: Fig jam can be purchased at high-end grocery stores. Quince jam, a.k.a. membrillo, would also be delicious here.

Game plan: The toasts can be made up to a day ahead and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. The sage can also be prepared a day ahead, loosely wrapped in a paper towel, and stored in an airtight container.

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Gluten Free Orange Cake

TIME/SERVINGS

Total: 60 minutes

Active: 10 minutes

Makes: 1 cake

By elanaspantry

This is my gluten free version of Claudia Roden’s Gateau a l’Orange. This moist festive cake makes an ideal dish for holiday celebrations.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oranges

• 4 eggs

• ¾ cup agave nectar

• 2 cups blanched almond flour

• ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Wash the oranges and boil them whole for 1 ½ hours, or until soft
2. Place oranges in a food processor and blend until smooth
3. Process in eggs, agave, almond flour, salt and baking soda until well blended
4. Pour batter into a greased 9-Inch round cake pan
5. Bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean