Blue Cheese Cheesecake with Candied Walnuts This cheesecake is even for people who aren’t blue cheese lovers. The cheese’s sharp salty...

Pistachio Cranberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies I love to use spelt four in these. You can substitute oat flour or even use 100% all purpose...

Serves 4 4 cups milk ¼ cup brown sugar ¼ cup cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of cinnamon Whipped...

Serves 4 My grandmother and my mom made this soup every Christmas. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1...

1 cup granulated sugar 16 ounces fresh cranberries Juice and zest of 1 orange (juice should be about ½ cup – add water or orange juice if...

It's great on its own and perfect for stuffing. Other ways to use - cut into squares or cut out circles, slice in half, and slather with...

In today's fast-paced world, stress is an unwelcome guest in many of our lives. But what if the path to tranquility could be found right...

Serve 4 4 oranges, peeled and pith removed (save one peel, with pith removed) 4 grapefruit, peeled and pith removed ¼ cup sugar 1 cup...

When you make the topping, it will look dry at first - just keep mixing; it comes together! You can also use melted butter or your...

Seared Scallops Serves 4 1 pound dry sea scallops 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter Preheat a cast iron skillet over...

Sweet Potato Dip with Kale Pesto We slathered this on everything and ate the pesto in gobs, on bread. If you have extra, freeze it, or...

This salad might seem unconventional. You might think there is no way my kid would eat that. I have made this in three different kids'...

LEMON VERBENA SORBET Yield: Makes about 1 pint 2 cups water 1 cup sugar Juice and zest from 2 fresh lemons 2 sprigs mint, lemon verbena...

Refreshing and light, this can be served for a first course or as dessert. You can use store bought juice, or if you are like me and have...

Peeling is optional here. I’m somewhat of a leave it like it is, kind of cook, so I rarely peel things. This is great served with duck,...

Serves 4 4 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 vanilla bea or rosemary sprig Large pinch salt...

From my book, "Making Artisan Cheesecake" Quarto 2015 this is my favorite summertime cheesecake. You can also substitute any fruit puree....

I made homemade peach jam, but store bought works well, or you can substitute honey. I also added 1 teaspoon of the Burlap and Barrel...