Apple and cream cheese pudding

Ingredients:

1kg /2 ¼ lbs Golden Delicious apples

25g/1 oz butter

240ml/8fl oz apple juice

few drops vanilla essence

50g/2oz granulated sugar

150ml/ ¼ pint double cream

I00g/4oz cream cheese

2 eggs

50g/2oz caster sugar

icing sugar (optional)

Method:

1. Peel, halve, core and coarsely chop the apples.

2. Generously grease the inside of an oven-proof dish with the butter and add the apples.

3. Put the apple juice into a pan with the vanilla essence and granulated sugar; stir over a gentle heat until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Pour the vanilla and apple syrup over the apples and cover with foil. Bake in the oven at l90°C Gas Mark 5 for 15 minutes.

5. Beat the cream, cream cheese, eggs and caster sugar together.

6. Pour the cream mixture over the cooked apples; return to the oven for a further 20 minutes.

7. Serve piping hot dredged lightly with icing sugar.

VEAL CHOPS WITH APPLE SAUCE

Ingredients:

4 thick, large veal chops

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 ½ tbsp chopped fresh sage

1 clove garlic, crushed

6 tbsp dry cider

50g/2oz butter

4 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp soured cream

1 tsp coarse-grain French mustard

2 Golden Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

juice of 1 lemon

2 tbsp coarse fresh breadcrumbs

Method:

1. Put veal chops into a shallow dish with seasoning, half chopped sage, garlic and cider. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.

2. Drain the chops.

3. Heat half the butter and olive oil in a pan; add chops and fry until sealed.

4. Add the marinade and simmer gently until chops are tender.

5. Put mayonnaise, soured cream and mustard in a basin; stand over simmering water to warm through.

6. Add 2 tablespoons of the cooking juices.

7. Toss apple slices in lemon juice.

8. Heat remaining butter in a large shallow pan; add drained apple, fry for 3 minutes, turning.

9. Add breadcrumbs and remaining sage to butter left in pan; fry until golden.

10. Arrange veal chops with apple slices, spoon over the prepared sauce and sprinkle with fried breadcrumbs.

EATING THE ALPHABET

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FROM A TO Z

It is difficult to find precise records of where certain fruits and vegetables were first grown. Long ago, as people traveled, they took along their favorite fruits and vegetables and exchanged them for other things, including foods that were new and different. Christopher Columbus, for example, brought corn to Europe from his first voyage to the West Indies. Fruits and vegetables spread to many areas of the world, and today they are grown across the globe and quickly shipped to markets in faraway places. That is why you don't always have to wait for a certain growing season to find your favorites. You can eat strawberries while you watch snowflakes falling outside your window. And someone, somewhere, is probably growing fruits and vegetables for you right now - so you can eat the alphabet any time.

APPLE fruitThought to be the forbidden fruit of the Bible, the apple has been grown for at least six thousand years. It is the most widely grown fruit of temperate areas. It grows on a tree and may be red, yellow, or green when ripe.

APRICOT fruit The apricot is probably native to China and has grown in central Asia and Europe for centuries. The peach like, plum-sized fruit grows on a tree.

ARTICHOKE vegetable

The artichoke is native to the Mediterranean area. Also called globe artichoke, it is the unopened flower head of a thistle like plant. It is not related to Jerusalem artichoke, the tuber of another plant.

ASPARAGUS vegetable

Asparagus may have originated m the Mediterranean area and now grows in most temperate and subtropical areas. Individual stalks which grow out of the ground, are one of the first vegetables of spring.

AVOCADO fruit/ vegetable

The avocado grows on a tree that is native to Mexico and Central South America. It isalso called alligator pear. Although it is a fruit, it is often thought to be a vegetable.

BANANA fruit

The banana, probably native to Asia, was known in India four thousand years ago. It grows in a cluster on a treelike plant. Because it grows year-round, it is one of the world's most popular and important crops.

BEAN vegetable

The bean has been grown throughout the world since prehistoric times. The seed (dried bean) or seed pod (string bean) grows on a plant. Some dried beans are lima and kidney. The wax bean is a yellow string bean.

BEETvegetable

The beet, a cultivated version of a plant that grew wild in the Mediterranean area, now is grown throughout Europe and North America. It is an edible root. The young green leaves can be eaten as well.

BLUEBERRYfruit

The blueberry first was a wild North American berry. It grows on a shrub. Native Americans taught settlers how to dry the berries for use all winter long.

BROCCOLI vegetable

Broccoli is native to the eastern Mediterranean area and Asia Minor. It is related to cabbage and cauliflower and grows on a plant. The floweret is a cluster of green buds picked and eaten before the flowers open.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS vegetable

Native to Europe, this vegetable is a type of miniature cabbage. Sprouts cluster along the stalk of the plant.

CABBAGE vegetable

Cabbage grew in Europe and probably Asia in prehistoric times. Now it grows in temperate areas throughout the world. There are many types, both green and red. The cabbage head grow s in the center of the plant.

CARROT vegetable

The carrot is native to Europe and was cultivated in the Mediterranean area two thousand years ago. Now it grows in many temperate areas and is very popular in the United States. It is an edible root.

CAULIFLOWER vegetable

Cauliflower probably developed in Europe and the Middle East. The compact head, which is partially developed flowers, grows in the center of the plant.

CELERY vegetable

Celery is native to the Mediterranean area and the Middle East and was cultivated by the Romans. Related to the carrot, it has a stalk that grows aboveground.

CHERRY fruit

The cherry is probably native to western Asia and Eastern Europe. Now it grows in almost all temperate areas. There are three types: sweet (often dark),for eating;sour (often bright red), for baking pies and other dishes; and sweet-sour hybrids.

CORN vegetable (амер.)

Corn, native to the Americas, has been used as food for almost ten thousand years. It is also called sweet corn or maize. The corn kernel is a seed, grown on "ears" on a tall plant. Corn is a very important grain crop.

CUCUMBER fruit/vegetable

Native to southern Asia, the cucumber was known in the Thailand area nearly twelve thousand year's ago. Related to squash, it is a vine fruit that is considered a vegetable.

CURRANT fruit

The tart currant berry was cultivated around the Baltic Sea. Popular in Europe and the United States, it grows on a shrub. Red, black, or white, it is often used to make jelly.

DATEfruit

The date, which has been known since prehistoric times, came from the Middle East and northern Africa. It grows on the date palm tree and is often dried.

EGGPLANT fruit /vegetable

Eggplant is probably native to India. It has been grown in Asia since ancient times on a plant like bush. It can be purple, white, or yellow. White eggplants look like eggs. Really a fruit, it is considered a vegetable.

FIG fruit

The fig is native to Asia Minor. It was one of the first cultivated fruits. It is now grown throughout the Mediterranean and in California. It grows on a bush or small tree and is often dried.

GOOSEBERRY fruit

The gooseberry is probably native to northern Europe. It is related to the currant and can be green, white, yellow, or red. It grows on a shrub. Very tart, it is often used to make jam and pastry.

GRAPE fruit

The grape known in ancient times, is probably native to western Asia. It grows in a cluster on a vine. Seedless types have been developed. The raisin is a dried grape.

GRAPEFRUIT fruit

The grapefruit is a relatively new fruit. It probably originated in the West Indies in the 1700s as a new variety of the pomelo, a coarser citrus fruit. It grows on a tree in grapelike clusters. The tart pulp can be white or pink.

HUCKLEBERRY fruit

The shiny, blue-black huckleberry, native to North America grows on a shrub. It is related to the blueberry but is larger. Inside are ten hard seeds.

INDIAN CORN vegetable

Indian corn grows on "ears" that develop on a tall plant, a type of Native American cereal grass. Indian corn is dried, not eaten fresh. The dried kernels are ground and used as grain.

JALAPENO fruit /vegetable

The jalapeno is a hot pepper, probably native to Mexico. It grows on a plant. The jalapeno makes food spicy. Note: Wash your hands after cutting a jalapeno, or you’ll cry if you touch your eves.

KIWIFRUIT fruit

Kiwifruit is probably native to China and was developed in New Zealand in the early 1900s. Fuzzy like the kiwi bird, it grows on a vine. Another name for it is Chinese gooseberry.

KOHLRABI vegetable

Kohlrabi originated in Europe. Related to cabbage, kohlrabi is the enlarged part of a stem, growing aboveground. It can be white or purple. The young, tender leaves can be eaten as well.

KUMQUAT fruit

The kumquat is native to eastern Asia, probably China. Something like a tart miniature orange, it grows on a small tree. It is often preserved whole or used to make jam. The thin rind is edible.

LEEK vegetable

In ancient times the leek was grown in the Near East. It grows as an underground bulb. Part of the onion family, it looks like a large green onion but has a milder flavor.

LEMON fruit

The lemon, probably native to India, grows on a small, thorny tree. The oval citrus fruit is very tart. The juice, when sweetened, makes refreshing lemonade.

LETTUCE vegetable

Lettuce, native to the Mediterranean area, is a member of the chicory family. Its leaves may be tight (head lettuce) or loose (leaf lettuce) There are many popular varieties of lettuce.

LIME fruit

The lime probably originated in southeastern Asia. It grows on a small tree. Smaller than a lemon, it is also tart but has its own special flavor.

MANGO fruit

The mango, native to tropical areas of Asia was probably cultivated approximately four thousand years ago. The oval fruit grows on a tree. Firm but juicy it tastes like a spicy peach. Some call it "king of the tropical fruits".

MELON fruit

The melon is native to central Asia, and it grows on a vine. There are many different types. Some melons, like cantaloupe, have orange flesh, and some, like honeydew, have green flesh.

NECTARINE fruit

The nectarine, known for more than two thousand years, grows in many temperate areas. Closely related to the peach, it has been called a fuzzless peach because of its smooth skin. Like a peach, it grows on a tree.

ONION vegetable

The onion, native to central or southwestern Asia, is part of the lily family. The edible bulb grows underground. It can be yellow, white, or red. The green onion, or scallion, is a young onion picked early.

ORANGE fruit

The orange, one of the oldest cultivated fruits, probably originated in southwestern Asia. It grows on a tree and is really a berry. Some oranges are sour.

PAPAYA fruit

The papaya is native to the Central American region. The oblong fruit, firm but juicy, grows on a large, palm like plant. It has spicy black seeds that can be eaten.

PARSNIP vegetable

The parsnip, native to northern Europe, has been known for two thousand years. A member of the carrot family, it is an edible root that looks like a white carrot. If it stays in the ground over winter, it is sweeter in spring.

PEA vegetable

The pea, one of the oldest cultivated vegetables, was known in southeastern Asia nearly twelve thousand years ago. It grows in all temperate areas. The pea is a seed inside a pod on a vine. In new varieties, both pea and pod are tender.

PEACH fruit

The peach probably originated in China at least four thousand years ago. Now it grows in temperate climates throughout the world. It grows on a tree. The sweet, juicy flesh is a covering for the hard seed, or pit, inside.

PEAR fruit

The pear is probably of European origin and has grown in Asia for more than two thousand years. Related to the apple, it grows on a tree. New to the United States is the crunchy Asian pear.

PEPPER fruit/vegetable

Native to the tropical Americas, the pepper can be traced back to prehistoric times. It is a pod like fruit commonly considered a vegetable. Peppers can be red, yellow, green, or purple. Hot peppers are often dried.

PERSIMMON fruit

The persimmon is native to China and Japan. The American persimmon grows wild and is native to the southern United States. The fruit grows on a tree. Persimmon pudding was a favorite Early American dessert.

PINEAPPLE fruit

The pineapple originated in the tropical Americas. It grows on a plant and was given its name because it looks like a pine cone. The pineapple is a dense flower head.

PLUM fruit

The plum probably originated in the Middle East near the Caspian Sea. It grows on a small tree and is related to the cherry and peach. It can be red, purple, or yellow-green. Some varieties are dried as prunes.

POMEGRANATE fruit

The pomegranate is probably native to Persia. It is named in ancient myths and the Old Testament. It grows on a shrub or small tree. A large berry (the size of an orange), it is prized for its red pulp and seeds.

POTATO vegetable

The potato, native to the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia, is the world's most widely grown vegetable. Red- or brown-skinned it is an underground tuber – a short, fleshy stem that has buds and can produce new plants. The sweet potato is the tuberous root of another plant, a tropical American vine.

PUMPKIN fruit/vegetable

The pumpkin, probably a native of North America, grows on a vine. Some squashes are called pumpkins. Considered a vegetable by most people, it is really a fruit. In the United States, pumpkins ate traditionally cooked into pies at Thanksgiving and carved into jack-o-lanterns at Halloween.

QUINCE fruit

The quince is probably native to the Middle East. It can be found in Greek mythology. The apple-like fruit grows on a small tree and is often used to make marmalade. The golden flesh becomes pinkish when cooked.

RADISH vegetable

The radish we know probably descended from a wild radish native to Europe and Asia. It is the pungent, edible root of a plant in the mustard family. It can be red, white or black.

RASPBERRY fruit

The raspberry probably came from eastern Asia, where more than two hundred species are known. It grows on a bramble bush and is related to the rose. There are many types – red, purple, black, yellow, and white.

RHUBARB fruit/vegetable

Rhubarb is native to cool parts of Asia, probably Tibet or Siberia. Although it is a vegetable, it is sometimes thought to be a fruit. The stalk is edible, but the leaf is poisonous. Also called pie plant, it is often baked in pies.

RUTABAGA vegetable

The rutabaga, a species of turnip, originated in Europe or perhaps Asia. It grows underground and is an edible root. Usually golden inside, it is sometimes called Swedish turnip.

SPINACH vegetable

Spinach is native to southwestern Asia, probably Persia. Related to the beet, it has edible leaves. Fresh, uncooked spinach is popular in salads.

STAR FRUIT fruit

The star fruit was common in Portugal at least three hundred years ago. Both sweet and sour types grow in warm areas of Asia and the Americas. It is also called carambola. The slices look like stars.

STRAWBERRY fruit

The wild strawberry, known in ancient Rome, is native to temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows on a low plant of the rose family.

SWISS CHARD vegetable

Swiss chard was known in the Mediterranean area more than two thousand years ago. Now it is grown throughout Europe, the United States, and South America. Although it is a type of beet, it is grown for its leaves and stems, not its roots.

TANGERINE fruit

The tangerine is native to southeastern Asia. It grows on a small tree and is related to the orange, but it is smaller, flatter, and has a loose rind so it is easier to peel. Sometimes it is called mandarin orange.

TOMATO vegetable

The tomato is native to South America. It is a fruit but is considered a vegetable. It grows on a plant and can be red or yellow. It was once thought to be poisonous.

TURNIP vegetable (репа)

The turnip is native to prehistoric Europe and possibly Asia. It is the yellow or white root of a plant in the mustard family. Its leaves, called turnip greens, are edible as well.

UGLI FRUIT fruit

Ugli fruit is thought to be native to the Far East and to Jamaica. It grows on a tree and is said to be a crossbreeding of the tangerine and the grapefruit. Jamaicans pronounce the name OOWG-lee.

UECETABLE MARROW fruit/ vegetable

Squash grew in Central America in prehistoric times. Vegetable marrow is a type of squash popular in Great Britain. A fruit that grows on a bush, it is considered a vegetable.

WATERMELON fruit

Watermelon, native to Africa, has been known for four thousand years and is now grown worldwide. It is an oblong or round gourd that grows on a vine and has pink, red, or yellow flesh.

XIGUA fruit

Xigua is the Chinese name for watermelon. The seeds are sometimes dried like pumpkin seeds, then cracked open and the centers eaten.

YAM vegetable

In the United States an orange-fleshed sweet potato is called a yam. The true yam, native to warm areas of Africa and the Orient, is a large, starchy tuberous root. It is eaten like a potato.

ZUCCHINI fruit /vegetable

Zucchini is one popular type of summer squash. Squash was cultivated in Mexico nearly nine thousand years ago. Zucchini is an Italian name that means "little squashes". Zucchini grows on a vinelike bush and is another fruit often considered a vegetable.

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