INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 3/4 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups whole natural almonds 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange zest METHOD: Line a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper; lightly grease the paper and set aside. Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the honey and salt. Bring...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups walnut pieces 2/3 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried banana chips 1/2 cup carob or chocolate chips, optional METHOD: In a medium bowl, toss ingredients together to combine. Store in a covered airtight container, or divide into 1/4 cup portions and fill individual small bags for quick-grab...Read More

Serve candied pecans with a festive wine for a holiday appetizer or sprinkle a few into salads. For a delightful homemade gift, make up a few batches and place them in airtight jars. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 teaspoons water 2 cups pecans METHOD: Preheat the...Read More

For those new to cooking with quince, this recipe is an excellent starting point. Candied quince is very easy to make, is delicious any way you serve it, and keeps for months when refrigerated. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound fresh quince, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch-thick wedges (about 3 cups) 3 cups sugar METHOD: Gently toss...Read More

Quince offers an unexpected and welcome depth of flavor to ‘plain’ applesauce. INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice, plus more for thinning One 1 × 3-inch strip lemon rind 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) One 3-inch cinnamon stick 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup, depending on taste 2 pounds fresh...Read More

This is a delightful summer dessert, easy to make, and delicious to eat! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup fresh thyme sprigs 6 large Shiro plums, ripe but firm plums (about 2 pounds), halved, pitted Crème fraîche (or slightly thinned Greek yogurt) Additional fresh thyme sprigs...Read More

Every adult loves fondue, but kids love chocolate fondue! It is easy and fun to make, but as you can imagine, can be quite messy. Best served outside under supervision to prevent “double dipping”! For richer chocolate flavor you may use all bittersweet chocolate. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup milk or cream (cream is richer and smoother)...Read More

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

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

Slow-roasting strawberries intensifies the flavor to the max! Try a spoonful on top of ice cream or ladle some over pound cake. INGREDIENTS: 4 pints organic strawberries 1/2 cup raw or turbinado sugar 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar METHOD: Preheat oven to 250°F. Wash and stem the strawberries, leaving them whole. Place the strawberries in a...Read More