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

Rhubarb falls into the ‘love-it-or-hate-it’ category, it seems. Those of us who love it eagerly anticipate its arrival in early spring and get out the recipes for galettes, pies, coffee cakes, muffins, and jam. Though rhubarb is generally associated with pie making, it’s quite versatile. Here are some surprising facts about rhubarb that you may...Read More

This not-too-sweet beverage is a delightful melange of flavors and is quite refreshing. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups rhubarb, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 lb.) 2 cups strawberries, halved 3-inch piece ginger root, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 cup sugar (or sweetener of your choice) 1 vanilla pod, sliced 4 cups fresh drinking water...Read More

This is an old-time recipe from my grandmother’s cookbook that definitely has a place on the modern table. She always had a few hearty rhubarb plants in her garden that she cherished. Serve this piquant rhubarb relish with a charcuterie platter, with cheese and crackers, or use it as a condiment with pulled pork sandwiches....Read More

“This pie is typical of the country cooking found throughout the rural South—simple, pure, and rustic.” — Saveur Magazine INGREDIENTS: Pastry: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 3/4 cup chilled lard or Crisco, or a combination of 1/4 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup unsalted butter Filling: 2 cups thinly...Read More

  Start the rhubarb filling a couple of hours before you plan to assemble the pie. INGREDIENTS: Pie Crust 3 cups flour, sifted 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup soft butter (room temperature) 1/4 cup shortening (Crisco) 4-5 tablespoons water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vinegar Rhubarb Pie Filling 5 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into small pieces...Read More

You know that expression, “Easy as pie”? Well, this is even easier. No kidding. This recipe comes by way of my friend Jeff Emery, who not only makes great wine but also this killer dessert. He gave me the recipe over the phone, and as so many recipes are given, it was just a list...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped 1 cup Mora Family Farm raspberries 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1 small package strawberry Jell-O 1 unbaked pastry shell, plus pastry for lattice top METHOD: In a large mixing bowl, combine rhubarb, raspberries, eggs, cornstarch, sugar, and Jell-O. Pour mixture into a 9-inch pastry pie...Read More

This gingery jam is fabulous as a finishing glaze for pork ribs or chicken, added to yogurt, or spread on biscuits. INGREDIENTS: Zest of 1 lemon (organic is best) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups fresh rhubarb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1...Read More

These bars have a delightful meringue-like crust and are easy to make for a weeknight dessert. INGREDIENTS: Crust 1 1/2 cups all-purpose 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (4 ounces) butter, cold, cut into 1/2 inch chunks 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Filling 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon...Read More