This fresh fruit kuchen is sort of a cross between a flan and a fruit-filled pancake. It’s not too sweet, and is delicious as a dessert or even for breakfast! For Crust: In a food processor bowl, combine: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Process until fine...Read More

Our favorite apricots to use for these bars are the flavorful heritage Blenheims. The flavor is extraordinary. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ripe apricots, cut in half and pits removed 3/4 cup sugar, use more or less depending on the ripeness and sweetness of apricots 1 tablespoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) 1 cup all-purpose flour...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups fresh apricot halves 1/4 cup white sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly mist a 9 x 12-inch baking pan or dish with non-stick spray. Arrange the apricots in the pan and sprinkle...Read More

INGREDIENTS: Filling 3⁄ 4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1⁄ 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups fresh cherries (sour cherries are best) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Biscuit topping 1 cup flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄ 2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons shortening...Read More

These old fashioned hand pies are perfect for summer picnics. Make a double batch — they will go quickly! INGREDIENTS: Filling: 8 ounces dried apricots 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Dough 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup salted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh blueberries, at room temperature 1 1/2...Read More

Kumquats are originally from China. In Cantonese, kumquats are known as ‘kin ku’ meaning ‘golden orange.’ About the size of an olive, this tiny fruit packs a big punch. The entire fruit is edible, rind and all. The peel is the sweet part, where as the pulp is extremely tart. This is actually two recipes...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups butter-flavored shortening 1 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons cold water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar 8-10 large apples* 3/4 cups white sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cups brown sugar METHOD: Crust To make the crust, mix 3 cups flour, shortening, and salt together in...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup unsalted butter (Plugra is best) 2 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/4 cups Dutch-process cocoa, (Bensdorp) 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon espresso powder, optional 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 large eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups best quality chocolate chips METHOD: Reheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca 6 cups blackberries rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup cold butter 1 cup whipping cream METHOD: Preheat oven to 350˚F. In a large...Read More