This delectable, fat-free dessert is the perfect antidote for hot summer days. It also is a delicious addition to a summer luncheon or brunch menu when berries are at the peak of the season. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar 1 peach firm-ripe, thinly sliced 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained 3 cups strawberries, hulled and rinsed...Read More
This German-Scandinavian treat is more of a custard than a cake and is not overly sweet. Although I frequently use raspberries for this recipe, blackberries, rhubarb, apricots, plums or peaches are also delicious. I like to serve it with breakfast or brunch and often serve it in the afternoon with tea. Of course, it makes...Read More
This is a cool and very refreshing salad for picnics or warm summer evenings. INGREDIENTS: 1 (5-pound) seedless watermelon, chilled 1 sweet Vidalia or red onion, peeled 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lime juice Salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley,...Read More
Use your choice of ripe raspberries, blackberries, Boysenberries, or ollalieberries for this easy jam. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups crushed berries (about 1 1/2 quarts of berries) 5 cups sugar 1 package powdered pectin (Sure Jell) 1 cup cold water METHOD: Sort and wash fully ripe fruit. Drain. Remove caps and stems from berries and crush. Measure...Read More
These preserves contain no pectin. The fruit flavor is a bit more caramelized and ‘cooked’ vs. preserves cooked quickly with pectin. INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds ripe peaches, chopped 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice METHOD: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Cut an X...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. peaches, chopped 2 large mangoes, chopped 1 large green sweet pepper, chopped 2 large onions, chopped 2 large jalapenos seeded, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup golden...Read More
These peach-filled muffins are my favorite muffins to serve for summer brunches. It’s a large batch recipe — and these muffins freeze beautifully. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups finely chopped fresh peaches 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 4 cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1...Read More
INGREDIENTS: 6 cups loquats, pitted and skinned 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 7 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 package Sure Jell pectin METHOD: Sterilize jars and lids. (If you have a newer dishwasher, you can run them through the dishwasher. Do not remove them until you are ready to fill them.) Bring...Read More
Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into a refreshing cooler to stay hydrated on a hot day. INGREDIENTS: 3 large cucumbers 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1 cup water ½ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons agave syrup* Ice METHOD: Cut 12 thin slices of cucumber for garnish and set aside....Read More
