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Whether you’re driving to Ripley or taking a few steps to your outdoor garden, right now, there’s definitely no shortage of tomatoes.

Red, green, orange, yellow, striped or that almost-purple color, they don’t disappoint. And neither does this recipe.

So, give it a try.

As always, Chef Elle has kept it fresh and easy.

 

Cherry tomato shortcakes by Chef Elle

Ingredients:

  • Six biscuits
  • 1 1/2 pounds small tomatoes
  • 1 pound dark cherries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup grenadine
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Procedure:

  1. Using a paring knife, remove core from tomatoes. Cut them in half and remove seeds.
  2. Pit and halve cherries.
  3. Add tomatoes, cherries and remaining ingredients to a bowl. Gently stir, cover with a lid and refrigerate.

 

Goat cheese cream by Chef Elle

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces heavy cream
  • 6 ounces goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Procedure:

  1. Place sugar, cream and goat cheese in mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, start speed on low and gradually increase to high. Whisk until stiff.
  2. Transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

Using a serrated knife, cut the top of the biscuits and spoon on a mound of goat cheese cream. Add cherries, cherry tomatoes and syrup onto cream and around the biscuit. Garnish with golden thyme and tarragon. (Yields six servings)
Easy Solutions

I’ll show you versatile. The cream you whipped up in two minutes would be a pleasant surprise smeared between your favorite sugar cookies or even on top of cinnamon rolls. Since this is fresh and easy, try it and let us know what you think. Remember, if you want the same results, follow the recipe and use the products mentioned.

 

There’s an old wives’ tale that would have you believe good things come in threes. We’re not too hung up on superstition around here, but after tasting Chef Elle’s cocktails, we’re inclined to believe there’s some truth to it.

Give them a try and decide for yourself. After all, Chef Elle has kept them fresh and easy.

 

Chocolate Drop by Chef Elle (yields two drinks)

Ingredients:

  • 6 ounces ginger syrup, cold
  • 9 ounces sparkling water, cold
  • 4 ounces chocolate liqueur

Procedure: Pour ginger syrup into glass and add sparkling water and liqueur. Stir and enjoy.

 

Made in the Shade by Chef Elle (yields two drinks)

Ingredients:

  • 3 ounces lemon syrup
  • 1 ounce dry gin
  • Prosecco
  • Fresh thyme

Procedure: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, lemon syrup, gin and thyme. Secure the top and shake a few times. Pour into glasses and enjoy.

 

Community Room by Chef Elle (yields four drinks)

Ingredients:

  • 16 ounces fresh pineapple juice
  • 8 ounces Moscato
  • 2 ounces tequila

Procedure: Starting with chilled pineapple juice and chilled Moscato, pour equal amounts into well-chilled glasses. Finish with Tequila and enjoy.

 

Easy Solutions

If hosting a crowd, chill syrups. Also, everything except nonbubbly spirits can be premixed. Just be sure to store in an airtight container with a lid. Since this is fresh and easy, try it and let us know what you think. Remember, if you want the same results, follow the recipe and use the products mentioned.

Live At 9 cooking segment is sponsored in part by Double Door Marketing and Whole Foods Market.

Looking for even more? Visit chefellegreen.com for additional recipes and a complete list of credits.

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