American muffins don't have to be heavy and sugary. Made well, they're tasty, light and, best of all, a cinch. What's more, they don't have to be sweet, either
BrokeAss Gourmet - $5 Dessert: Chardonnay-Poached Pears with Raspberry-Balsamic Reduction: When it comes to sexy food, there are established aphrodisiacs and then there are the foods that, for whatever reason, we as individuals are particularly responsive to. For me, this is it. The pears become lusciously spoon-soft after a long bath in chardonnay and honey, and the balsamic wakes up the taste buds as it brings out the tartness of the raspberry preserves. I don't make this for people I'm not hoping to make...
Capture the essence of summer in a sweet, spreadable jam without heating up the kitchen. So berrylicious, you may never buy a jar from the grocery store again.
