“With the abundance of fruit at the summer markets, I like to make kuchen. It is always much appreciated by my customers. I started making it with apricots and then went on using the other various fruits coming up during the summer. For my last kuchen, I mixed cherries and apricots but you could use...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

Here’s a light, refreshing fruit dessert using sweet, ripe strawberries that is easily made ahead – perfect for summertime. We discovered this recipe in an old Cooking Light magazine, and it’s become a family favorite over the years. INGREDIENTS: 4 cups coarsely chopped strawberries 1 cup dry white wine (leftover champagne is perfect!) 3/4 cup...Read More