INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds plums, pitted and sliced (14-15 cups) 3 Granny Smith apples, washed and quartered (not cored) 1/4 cup white grape juice, or other fruit juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar, or Splenda Granular 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or ginger (optional) METHOD: Place a plate in the freezer for testing consistency later....Read More

INGREDIENTS: Shortcakes 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup cold butter, cut into pieces 1 cup milk, plus a little extra, if needed 1/4 cup heavy cream Strawberries 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, stemmed and quartered 5 tablespoons sugar Whipped Cream 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled...Read More

There are many different methods for making basil infused oil, but I find this one works really well. It produces a deeply colored and flavored oil that will last in the refrigerator for 3-5 days before the flavor begins to drop off. It can be frozen for a month or two without much loss of...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Cake 1/2 cup butter 1 cup wildflower honey 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup rye flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup walnuts chopped Raspberry Sauce 10 ounces raspberries frozen in syrup ¼ cup sugar Compote 1 pint...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup warm water 105º to 115º 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon flour, all-purpose 2 envelopes yeast 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup rye flour 1/2 cup whole-grain wheat flour 2 1/4 cups bread flour 3/4 cup kalamata olives, drained, coarsely chopped METHOD: Combine water, sugar, and all-purpose flour...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 packages active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 teaspoon sugar 1 cup rye flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup dark molasses 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup (about) bread flour 1/2 cup raisins 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cornmeal 1...Read More

This bread is superb for turkey or ham sandwiches! INGREDIENTS: 2 3/4 cups warm water (105°F – 115°F) 2 packages active dry yeast (or 2 scant tablespoons) 1/2 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 4 teaspoons salt 3 tablespoons orange zest 1/3 cup dark molasses 3 3/4 cups unsifted rye flour 5...Read More

 This rye bread recipe yields a loaf that is soft and flavorful — and makes delicious toast! INGREDIENTS: 1 (1/4 oz.) envelope (or 1 scant tablespoon) active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 egg 1 cup milk, warmed (about 110°F) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 cup rye flour 2 1/2 cups...Read More

We’ve been told these are much like the maple oat scones sold at Starbucks. You be the judge! INGREDIENTS: For the scones: 1 cup oats (quick or old-fashioned) 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 2 1/2 tablespoons cold butter (small pieces) 1...Read More