INGREDIENTS: 1 12 oz. package frozen mixed berries 6 tablespoons sugar 1 10 oz. package raspberries, frozen 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur 3 packages ladyfingers 3 8 oz. containers mascarpone cheese, room temperature 6 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup fresh blueberries METHOD: Place...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Butter Crust 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/3 cubes butter (5 oz.), cut into small tablespoon-sized pieces Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl or food processor. Combine until the dough comes together and looks like crumbly cookie dough. Press dough into two 8 x 3-inch cake pans, bottom,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Crust 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon unbleached, all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons ground unblanched almonds Butter a 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom; set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place sugar in a...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup diced pineapple 1/2 cup diced mango, melon, or other fruit 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 2 tablespoons cilantro (or mint) 1 serrano chile, (more or less to taste) Juice of one lime 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar Salt to taste METHOD: Mix all ingredients. Check flavor and adjust...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups tomatoes, cooked 2 large onions, diced (sweet Spanish or Vidalia) 2 jalapeno peppers, diced 1 cup cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons dried New Mexico chili powder Salt, to taste METHOD: Cook tomatoes in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat for five minutes. Crush tomatoes in...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 large white onion, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 cup cilantro, chopped 4 limes, juiced 2 jalapeno peppers, seed removed, finely minced 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon thyme METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 25-30 chiles de arbol 10 tomatillos 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled (leave skin on) 1/2 white onion, cut into chunks METHOD: Roast chiles, tomatillos, garlic and onion in batches. Roast chiles using a stovetop comal (or use your oven broiler turned to “high” setting) and turn chiles to evenly roast. The chiles will begin to...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 2 cups sugar 2 cups blackberries or olallieberries 4 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon melted butter, cooled 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place butter in a 9 or 10-inch baking pan (at least 2 1/2 inches deep). Place pan in oven until...Read More

This recipe is made in several steps and requires assembly – read through the entire recipe for an overview before making the cream puffs. Tart Dough 3 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1 egg yolk 1 1/4 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon heavy cream Cream together butter and sugar. Add egg yolk...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Filling: 6 or 7 tart green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced ¼ inch thick (preferably Greening or Pippin) Juice of ½ lemon, strained 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup dark raisins or currants 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold water 1...Read More