A zesty and refreshing summer salad that combines all the great Mediterranean flavors! INGREDIENTS: 2 (15 oz.) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lb. Feta cheese, cubed 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove...Read More

This colorful, healthy salad traces its origins to Pakistan and India. We especially enjoy it as a main-course summer salad, sometimes adding diced mango or sweet summer tomatoes. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1 cup pomegranate seeds 2...Read More

There are many variations of this favorite party appetizer, but this version is simple and easy to make ahead. One recipe makes enough for a large crowd. INGREDIENTS: Cream Cheese layer: 1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature 1 lb. unsalted butter, room temperature Pesto Filling: 2 1/2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves 5 ounces...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice   1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or (or 1 pint raspberries) 2 cups cold sparkling water or club soda Whole strawberries, mint sprigs for garnish METHOD: In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring...Read More

Your basic pound cake – buttery, moist, simple, and rich – and it’s deliicous topped with juicy summer peaches or strawberries. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature 3 cups sugar 6 eggs, at room temperature 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons baking powder...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 8 egg yolks (from pastured chickens) or 6 duck egg yolks* 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups rich full-fat cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar (superfine like Baker’s sugar) 1/2 cup cocoa (best quality)   2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon sea salt METHOD: In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg yolks until...Read More

“This pie is typical of the country cooking found throughout the rural South—simple, pure, and rustic.” — Saveur Magazine INGREDIENTS: Pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup chilled lard or Crisco, or a combination of 1/4 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup unsalted butter Filling: 2 cups thinly...Read More

  Start the rhubarb filling a couple of hours before you plan to assemble the pie. INGREDIENTS: Pie Crust 3 cups flour, sifted 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup soft butter (room temperature) 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco) 4-5 tablespoons water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar Rhubarb Pie Filling 5 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into small pieces...Read More

This simple traditional Italian dish packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients — make sure to use the best possible extra virgin olive oil (like Belle Farms) and quality pasta. Be sure not to overcook the pasta — it’s best al dente. The ingredient amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to...Read More

Potato salad is the quintessential side dish for summer barbecues! INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. potatoes red potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 1 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 cup green onions, chopped finely 1/2 cup parsley, minced METHOD:...Read More