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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL Wonderful ways to cook with walnuts Special to the Journal Loyal Georgians are always looking forward to the next pecan harvest, but while we’re waiting, here are recipes from the California Walnut Commission that are very tempting indeed. Frozen Banana Walnut Toffee Pie This quick and easy masterpiece melts in your mouth! The sweetness of vanilla ice cream and toffee, paired with the unique blend of bananas and California Walnuts, ensures this cool treat will be a hit with chil dren and adults alike. 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3) 1 cup California Walnuts chopped, toast ed 1 clip toffee bits 1 frozen prepared pie shell, baked 1 cup whipping cream 1 banana 12 California Walnut halves, toasted In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon, quickly stir together ice cream, mashed bananas, walnuts and tof fee bits until smooth. Spread evenly into baked pie crust and freeze immediately until solid, about 4 hours and up to 2 days. In a bowl, whip cream until it is light and fluffy. Cut banana into 12 slices. Spread whipped cream evenly over frozen pie. Top with walnut halves and banana slices. Chefs tip: To soften ice cream, place container in the refrigerator for 30 min utes. Makes 12 servings. Maple Walnut Terrine Dream Canadians, who invent ed this one, are known for their love of maple syrup and after tasting this treat you’ll understand why! If you love banana bread and maple ice cream, the combi nation of the two along with California walnuts will thrill your taste buds. 1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1-1/2 cups California walnuts chopped, toast ed 1 teaspoon maple extract 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened 6 1/2-inch slices of banana bread Completely line a 4 x 8- inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Set aside. In small saucepan, over medium high heat, bring maple syrup to boil. Boil for 3 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in chopped California walnuts and maple extract and let cool completely. In a bowl, stir together softened ice cream with maple walnut mixture until combined thoroughly. Spread 11/2 cups of the ice cream evenly in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. ■P I— P "NOTHING BETTER THAN GOOD-OLE SAUSAGE IN THE FALL SEASON" FRESH SAUSAGE FROM OUR PROCESSING PLANT DAILY. Fresh Pork Sausage - $2.99 lb. Smoked Pork Sausage - $2. 99 lb. Fresh Beef Sausage - $2. 89 lb. Smoked Beef Sausage - $2.99 lb. Turkey Sausage - $2.79 lb. Jalapeno/Cheese Pork Sausage $3.99 lb. a ■ * ' ■MW4- *' .V I . au*. I California Walnut Commission Maple Walnut Terrine Dream looks complicated, but it’s just a matter of layering softened ice cream with some delicious ingredients and freezing. Fit 3 slices of banana bread in an even layer over ice cream. Repeat layers. Fill in any holes with remaining ice cream and spread evenly over top. Cover with plastic wrap and secure with a layer of foil. Place in the freezer until solid, at least 6 hours and up to 2 days. Chefs tip: Use store bought banana bread for a quick and easy alternative. Makes 12 servings. California Walnut Streusel Apple Pie This walnut-apple pie has a streusel topping that makes it extraordinary. Serve alone or accompanied with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard or a sliver of aged cheddar. Streusel topping: 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup roughly chopped California Walnuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoon all-pur pose flour 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ginger 1/2 cup butter, melted Filling: 8 cups thinly sliced apples (Golden Delicious or Northern Spy) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon and ginger 1 9-inch deep-dish pre pared pie crust In bowl, use a fork to mix together oats, walnuts, brown sugar, flour, cinna mon and ginger. Drizzle with butter and combine to form a coarse crumb mix ture. Set aside. In bowl, toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinna Chorizo Sausage ■ $2.99 lb. Sweet Italian - $2.99 lb. Brat wurst - $3.09 lb. Andoville Sausage - $2.99 lb. Cochran, GA 934-7518 mon and ginger. Arrange apples in prepared pie crust. Sprinkle walnut streusel over top, completely cover ing the apples. Bake pie on a baking sheet, covered loose ly with foil in centre of a 375 degree oven for 50 minutes. Remove foil and bake until streusel is golden and apples are tender, about 10 minutes more. Let sit 15 minutes before serving warm. Makes 6 to 8 servings. California Walnut>Crusted CarameD Bourbon Swirl Cheesecake The sweet walnut crust makes an ideal base for 111 California Walnut Commission Walnut Streusel Apple Pie combines tart apples with a crunchy topping. Warner Robins, GA "1 918-0888 J FOOD m r We’ll Custom Make Sausage To Your Recipe!! f (10 lb minimum) j m _ 1 this decadent cheesecake. Toasted walnut halves are stirred into the caramel bourbon sauce and spooned over the cheesecake just before serving. 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/3 cup soft butter 2 tablespoon bourbon or amber rum 3 cups California Walnut pieces 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 3 tablespoon melted butter 3 pkgs [each 8 oz] cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 1/4 cup bourbon or amber rum 1 cup toasted California Walnut halves In small saucepan, com bine brown sugar, whipping cream and butter. Bring to boil over medium-high heat; boil for 3 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup of the sauce; refriger ate until chilled. To remain ing sauce add 2 tablespoon bourbon; set aside. Combine walnut pieces and 1/4 cup of the granu lated sugar in food proces sor; pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs [do not over process]. Transfer to medi um bowl and stir in melted butter. Using back of spoon press nut mixture into bot tom and half-way up sides of 9-inch springform pan. Bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese with remain ing 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup bourbon. Pour cream cheese mixture into nut crust. Drizzle the 1/3 cup chilled sauce on top; gently swirl with knife. Return cake to 325 degree oven; bake for one hour. Turn oven off; leave cheese cake in oven without open ing door for another hour [prevents cake from crack- // < 1 r * ' (( Siit' j|] V\ the bt.2005 It &or<Jry ... located on &lwwdo4jm ,• , x - ■*%>•'> 'H& '^lj|J|^i mm ™ ’ j If mnpVKM «fe~/i i &\\ Jj *•• <•>-•■ jF k/#' , j ~ * " H 'f: ' j 1 ffw w j B * California Walnut Commission Frozen Walnut Toffee Pie is made with vanilla ice cream, toffee, bananas and nuts. ing in centre]. Cool on wire rack; cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Just before serving, gently warm bourbon sauce; stir in toasted walnut halves. To serve, spoon sauce over slices of cheesecake. Makes 12 servings. Oatmeal Walnut Sensations Children and adults alike will love the sweet chocolate caramel surprise tucked in the middle of this delicious cookie. Using a package of cookie mix makes this recipe super simple to prepare and the addition of walnuts and oatmeal make them nutri tious too. 1 package oatmeal cookie mix 2 cups California walnuts, finely chopped 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, soft ened 36 squares of caramel chocolate bar Angelina s Italian Garden Cafe ’ is introducing a BRAND NEW dinner menu. Look for our new evening Featured Specials including our NEW desserts. We have a new varied wine selection! raj 1 ' ■«- #* ' gouthem belles of aft ages love I oJTie (Porcbf Open Tuesday - Saturday www.frontporchtea.cem WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 36 California walnut halves In bowl, whisk together oatmeal cookie mix, chopped walnuts and flour. Stir in butter to form stiff dough. Shape a heaping table spoon of dough around choc olate caramel pocket and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet 2-inches apart. Press a walnut half onto each cookie. Bake in the centre of a 350 degree oven until lightly golden, about 8 to 10 min utes. Let cool 1 minute before transferring to rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight con tainer for up to 3 to 5 days. Freeze up to one month. Makes 36 cookies. Subscribe today Call 987-1823 Reservations Available 98T-9494 1500 Sam Nunn Blvd. Exit 136 (Next to Quality Inn) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm for lunch, specialty desserts and afternoon tea 922 C arr °ff S trcet cperry, Georgia 31069 478-987'1866 5C 1 00038562