Creamy vanilla panna cotta is the perfect backdrop for the bright, tropical flavor of passionfruit. The contrast is what makes this dessert so appealing: cool, delicate cream paired with a tart, aromatic fruit sauce. It looks elegant enough for a dinner party but is remarkably easy to prepare ahead. INGREDIENTS: For the Panna Cotta 2...Read More

Silky, tart, and surprisingly easy to make, passionfruit posset is an elegant dessert that requires only a handful of ingredients. Traditionally made with cream, sugar, and citrus juice, a posset sets through the natural acidity of the fruit rather than gelatin. Passionfruit is especially well suited to the technique because its bright acidity balances the...Read More

Passionfruit curd is one of the best ways to capture the fruit’s intense tropical flavor. Bright, tangy, and luxuriously smooth, it has the same rich texture as lemon curd but with a more floral, exotic character. For this recipe, the passionfruit pulp is strained before cooking to remove the seeds, creating a silky curd that...Read More

These Vanilla Amaretto Figs are an elegant way to capture the lush sweetness of late-summer fig season. Fresh California Mission figs are gently infused with a fragrant syrup of Amaretto, vanilla, and sugar, becoming tender, honeyed, and richly aromatic. The almond notes of the Amaretto are a natural match for ripe figs, while vanilla adds...Read More

Quince may be one of the most intriguing fruits at the farmers market. Golden yellow, wonderfully fragrant, and shaped a little like a cross between an apple and a pear, quince has been cultivated for thousands of years. It appears in ancient mythology, wedding traditions, and kitchens throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East....Read More

With so many pear varieties appearing at farmers markets in late summer and fall, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. Some pears are meltingly tender and best eaten fresh, while others have firmer flesh that holds beautifully during baking, poaching, or roasting. The best pear depends on both your personal taste...Read More

Discover practical ways to turn coffee grounds, eggshells, food scraps, rinse water, and even a thrift-store colander into useful resources for a healthier, more sustainable garden.Read More

Few fruits deliver as much aroma and flavor in such a small package as passionfruit. Beneath its sometimes wrinkled purple or golden skin is a fragrant, jewel-like pulp filled with crunchy edible seeds. The flavor is unmistakably tropical—bright, tart, floral, citrusy, and sweet all at once. Even a spoonful can transform a bowl of yogurt,...Read More

Quince and cranberry are natural partners: tart, fragrant, jewel-toned, and perfect for the holiday table. This compote is lovely with turkey or pork, but it’s equally good spooned over yogurt, cheesecake, or warm breakfast cereal. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium quince, peeled, cored, and diced 12 ounces fresh cranberries 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup...Read More

Quince butter is softer and more spreadable than quince paste, with a silky texture and intensely floral flavor. It’s delicious on toast, biscuits, scones, or stirred into yogurt. INGREDIENTS: 4 medium quince 2 cups water, plus more as needed 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar, to taste 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract...Read More