Let’s be clear about one thing right from the start: store-bought bacon is not going to be satisfactory. You have to make your own. And don’t waste time with any apples called “Delicious” because they aren’t. Use Pink Lady, Fuji, Gravenstein, Braeburn, Jazz, or some other varietal with real flavor and texture, and be sure [...]

Categories: dairy-free, dessert, fruit, gluten-free
Tagged: dairy-free, dessert, fruit, gluten-free

I wanted a nice Spring afternoon snack today, and when I spotted some lovely blueberries, I knew that a simple blueberry scone with lemon curd would go really well with a cup of coffee and a healthy dose of lazing about. Fortunately, I had lemon curd already made, so I could start on the lazing [...]

Categories: baking, dessert, eggs, mother recipe, preserving, vegetarian
Tagged: baking, dessert, eggs, fruit, mother recipe, preserving, technique, vegetarian

Opening day of the Portland Farmers Market was a beautiful, warm Spring day. When I came across the Cherry Country booth I thought about how nice it would be to have venison or some other game, then remembered that I have a dinner class coming up where I’ll be serving lamb. Cherries are a classic sauce base for wild game, [...]

Categories: condiments, fruit, gluten-free, sauce, vegan, vegetarian
Tagged: condiments, dairy-free, fruit, gluten-free, preserving, vegan, vegetarian

Now that I have nearly 2 liters of cherry liqueur sitting around, I have to come up with excuses to use it. Yes, it makes a great Cherry Coke, but I can only drink so many of those. As it happens, I’m teaching a series of classes based on classic French cooking, so instead of [...]

Categories: dessert, entertaining, mother recipe
Tagged: dessert, entertaining, fruit, mother recipe

Strawberries may well be my favorite food, and this is the time of year when Hood strawberries are just right! To celebrate my birthday I made strawberry tartlets.

Categories: baking, cheese, dessert, pastry, shortbread, vegetarian
Tagged: baking, dessert, fruit, shortbread, vegetarian

Prosciutto is matched with riesling-poached pears in an easy but spectacular savoury crostata that will be the star at your next brunch.

Categories: entrée, pastry
Tagged: crostata, entrée, fruit, pastry, tart

Time for a Quick Supper. I’m amazed that when people need to throw something together for a meal, they often neglect fruit. It doesn’t take much, half an apple in with some potatoes transforms the flavor delightfully. Found some pineapple in the refrigerator, and shortly it’s supper.

Categories: chicken, entrée, skillet, supper
Tagged: chicken, fruit, one-pot meals, pineapple, skillet, supper