INGREDIENTS: 4 to 5 nectarines 1 cup water 6 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/3 cups ground almonds 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Butter and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside Place the nectarines in a casserole dish with 1 cup of...Read More

Muscovado sugar can be found at most cooking and baking supply stores — locally it’s available at Shopper’s Corner. Be sure to wear gloves while chopping and handling the Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers. The oils in the pepper will make your skin burn. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the peppers. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon...Read More

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

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