This peach ice cream recipe takes about an hour to make from start to finish and is the perfect summer dessert! INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 pounds fresh, ripe peaches – peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/2 cup extra fine sugar 2 cups half-and-half cream 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups whole milk 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3-4 drops green food coloring (optional) 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, chopped METHOD: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until the sugar has...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 2 cups ultra fine sugar (such as C & H Bakers Sugar) 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups crushed Boysenberries 4 cups heavy cream METHOD: Beat the eggs and add the ultrafine sugar gradually. Beat until stiff. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Pour into an...Read More

This old-timey recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake is courtesy of a dear friend who is a retired woodsman and has quite an enviable collection of old cookbooks from the turn of the century. Larry enjoys baking in his free time using recipes from his old cookbooks. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon freshly grated blood orange zest 1 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups freshly squeezed blood orange juice* 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons vodka or triple sec 2/3 cup heavy cream METHOD: Place grated zest in a mixing bowl and add sugar. Rub the zest and sugar together with...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 recipe for a 9-inch double pie crust 4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 4 cups pitted cherries* 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 tablespoons butter METHOD: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place bottom crust in pie pan. Set top crust aside, covered. In a large...Read More

There are many versions of this cake recipe on the internet, but I especially enjoy the version from Babbo Cookbook, by Mario Batali. It’s the perfect, not-too-sweet kind of cake to enjoy with an espresso or cup of tea. INGREDIENTS: Cake 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped...Read More

Chocolate and olive oil have a natural affinity for one another. INGREDIENTS: 4 squares unsweetened chocolate 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, mild or buttery tasting 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup nuts (optional) 1 large Hershey...Read More

These exquisite-tasting cookies are made with olive oil, a healthier alternative to butter. You’ll never notice the olive oil! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar, divided 1 cup almond meal, toasted 3/4 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, buttery or mild-flavored 1/2 teaspoon pure...Read More

Generally, you would find a raspberry sauce served with this dish, along with canned peaches or peaches in syrup. Blackberries have a nice deep flavor which acts as a wonderful complement to the peaches bright flavors, and white peaches have lovely floral notes as well. The quick grilling of the peaches caramelizes some of the...Read More