Brown Butter Pecan Pumpkin Bread With Maple Glaze

Moist, nutty, and spiced – perfect for gathering or gifting. For a gift-ready touch, wrap in parchment and twine, and tuck in a cinnamon stick. Ingredients (1 loaf or 4 mini loaves) For the bread: 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp baking soda½ tsp baking powder½ tsp […]
NO CHURN FRESH PEACH ICE CREAM

No churn, no machine, just simple, fresh ingredients make the ultimate summertime treat. Ingredients 1 lb fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk2 cups heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste1-2 teaspons fresh lemon juiceflakey sea salt or cinnamon to taste Preparation • Pulse peach slices in a foot processor until they […]
Strawberry Pineapple Salsa

Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavors that light up every bite. Photo by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients 1/2 lb pineapple1/2 lb strawberries1 roma tomato, diced1/2 of a red onion, minced1/2ofa jalapeno,minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro choppedJuice from one lime1/2 teaspoon saltWhipped cream cheeseBaguettePepper to taste […]
Blueberry Turnovers

Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavors that light up every bite. Photo by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients For the Turnovers:1 box puff pastry dough(2 sheets)1 cup fresh blueberries2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoons cornstarch1/4 cup waterFor the Egg Wash:1 large egg1 tablespoons waterFor the Glaze:1 cup […]
Blueberry-Lemon Icebox Pie

Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavors that light up every bite. Photo by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients 1 1/4 cups GrahamCracker Crumbs1/4 cup sugar1/3 cup butter, melted1 small can sweetenedcondensed milkJuice from one lemon1 can frozen lemonade12 oz Cool Whip1/2 cup fresh blueberries Preparation […]
Blackberry French Toast Bake

Fresh from local fields to your favorite Farmers’ Markets, the season’s colorful fruits add a burst of flavor that lights up every bite. Photographed by Dottie Rizzo Ingredients 1 loaf challah or braided briochebread, sliced into 1 inch thick slices1 jar blackberry preserves6 large eggs, beaten1 1/2 cups whole milk16 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese2 […]
Central Casting

Three cast iron cobblers that are sure to warm the belly & the heart. Sweet Potato Pecan Cobbler Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg5 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 29oz cans sweet potatoes in syrup 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract5 tablespoons butter cubed1/4 cup pecan pieces Ingredients (Crust) 1 1/2 cups all […]
POT ROAST SHEPHERDS PIE

A rich and textured marriage of two comfort classics. INGREDIENTS 2 cans French onion soup1 can cream of mushroom soup1 cup water5 Russet Potatoes, peeled1 1/2 cup sliced carrots2 lb pot roast2 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup milk2 tbsp butter1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shreddedsalt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Mix the cans of French onion […]
CURRY CHICKEN POT PIE

A delicious twist on a savory comfort classic. INGREDIENTS For the Crust 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp salt1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, cold1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash For the Filling Pulled meat from 1 roasted or rotisserie chicken1 tbsp butter1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1 […]
Above Board

Charcuterie boards are having a moment right now and with good reason. They are beautiful, versatile and nothing says “let’s gather” quite like the board. Smoked Oyster Cheeseball INGREDIENTS 1 can smoked oysters, drained8 oz cream cheese, softened1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley PREPARATION Combine all ingredients […]