Napa Valley College Cooking School Blog
Lilikoi Cheesecake
This non-bake cheesecake is a creamy, smooth dessert perfectly enhanced with Lilikoi, otherwise known as passionfruit. Used as part of our curriculum for Advanced Baking & Pastry, this dessert requires a bit of time and finesse to pull off, but is well worth the effort in the end. Make it the day before an event or dinner party where you’d really like to impress your guests. Enjoy!
Apple Cheddar Galette with Onion Jam
It’s officially apple season, and while Napa Valley seems a little confused as to whether it wants to leave summer behind, these blush and crimson gems are here for the picking. Equally delicious in savory and sweet dishes, there’s plenty to love about this seasonal favorite.
Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
There's a bounty of zucchini sprouting up in home gardens, filling farmers market tables, and spilling from grocery shelves. If you're looking for new ways to utilize this abundant green vegetable, consider turning to crispy, crunchy fritters topped with Greek Tzatziki-- a cooling treat for these waning days of August heat.
NVCS Roasted Cherry & Balsamic Relish
With farmers markets overflowing with plump, glistening orbs of sweet, tart cherries, this recipe is a way to preserve the flavor of summer into later months.