INGREDIENTS: 1 2/3 cups buttermilk Zest from a large organic lemon 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sweetener of your choice — maple syrup, rice syrup, honey, or a mix of honey and sugar 2 tablespoons limoncello METHOD: Whisk together all ingredients in a mixing bowl until blended. Cover...Read More

Get ready for a lemon ice cream experience like never before! Imagine sweet cream and zesty lemon juice coming together in this super easy homemade ice cream recipe. This creamy-rich ice cream has a surprise burst of fresh lemon brightness. For our lemon vanilla ice cream, we combined sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, whole milk,...Read More

For a light, warm weather dessert, combine assorted chilled fresh fruit and berries and toss with a splash of triple sec or mint flavored liqueur. Ladle fruit into a chilled bowl or stemmed wine or martini glass for a bit of flair. Top fruit with a small scoop of lemon ice sorbet and garnish with...Read More

Here’s a light, refreshing fruit dessert using sweet, ripe strawberries that is easily made ahead – perfect for summertime. This sorbet can also be used to top a fresh fruit salad when the weather is hot! We discovered this recipe in an old Cooking Light magazine, and it’s become a family favorite over the years....Read More

Indulge in the sweet and refreshing taste of summer with this homemade blueberry ice cream recipe! Bursting with fresh, juicy blueberries and creamy goodness, this easy dessert is perfect for cooling off on a hot day. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a luscious treat that will impress family...Read More

These shortbread bars are a delightful summer dessert and perfect for picnics. INGREDIENTS: Apricot Filling: 3 cups dried apricots 3 cups water 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon flour 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Shortbread Crust and Topping: 2 cups unsalted butter, softened 1...Read More

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 or brunch! If you don’t have fresh apricots, feel free to substitute sliced peaches or nectarines. For Crust: In a food processor bowl, combine: 1...Read More

Cherry clafoutis makes a wonderful Memorial Day dessert and is one of the best ways to celebrate our short season of cherries. This is a simplified version of the classic French dessert — we prefer to pit our cherries, rather than leaving them whole. It is best served warm, ideally fresh out of the oven....Read More

This homey, old fashioned pie would be right at home at the next family reunion or potluck. My grandmother, who would never let anything go to waste, layered the leftover scraps of pie dough in the filling like dumplings. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.   INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. fresh strawberries, halved 1...Read More

This recipe is from Chef Hannah Cook which was demonstrated at our From Market to Table chef series at the Aptos Farmers Market. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup butter, melted, (112g) and browned 1 cup dark brown sugar, tightly packed (220g) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon baking soda...Read More