Makes 4 dozen cookies Ginger snap cookies have been standard New England fare for decades. I’ve added more ginger and other spices, with a crunchy dusting of sugar. Tempting as an afternoon snack, or better yet, stuff the ice cream inside two cookies to make a sandwich. This recipe makes a big batch, so plan […]
Kitchen Garden Recipes
Seasonal recipes from the garden to table. Ellen Ecker Ogden's recipes using garden-fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits feature beautiful photography.
Carrot Orange Marmalade
Cheddar Popover Recipe
Rhubarb Crumb Cake
Makes one 9′ X 13′ pan / 10 servings The sour of the rhubarb balances with the sweet spicy crumb topping in this recipe for Rhubarb Crumb Cake. Especially good as a morning treat or served with afternoon tea. Rhubarb, a reliable perennial, rewards the gardener with ample fruit for pies, cakes and jams from […]
Roasted Tomato Soup
Roasted Tomato Soup Makes 8 cups Making soup is like arranging flowers; both begin with a few spiky accents to act as the backbone such as leeks, onions and garlic; large focal flowers to provide substance, and for soup that would be beans, squash or tomatoes that add primary flavors. Roasted tomatoes can be bought […]
Garlic Honey Dressing for Winter Salad
Years ago, I bought a jar of garlic honey from Emmet Dunbar at Anjali Farms at the Londonderry Farmers Market. The combination of garlic and honey seemed a little odd, but it was not to put on toast, Emmet explained, “It builds up your immune system to ward off a cold”. Sure enough, that winter […]
Recipe: Savory Onion Tart
Savory Onion Tart | Serves 8 I’ll be the first to admit that I often get my best ideas when wandering in a kitchen store. So it’s hard to say if it was the recipe or the fluted removable tart pan, which first inspired me to try baking a tart. But this is the time […]
Recipe: Caramelized Shallot Timbale
Shallots are one of the easiest alliums to grow, and actually pack a higher nutritional punch than the common yellow onion or leek. For this reason, I’ve taken to using them in just about everything I cook. After all, I cook for both flavor and health, so why not get both in one dish. This […]
Summer Herbed Cheese Bread
Summer Herbed Cheese Bread | Makes 1 large loaf or 2 smaller loaves Baking bread is a forgotten pleasure, and this fragrant herbed bread is such a simple way to bring the aroma of the garden into your kitchen. This recipes was handed down from my grandmother, and continues to be a favorite because it […]
Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Potato Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing Makes 6 servings Once you’ve tasted this nutty, lemony dressing, it will quickly become a favorite for a range of spring greens or this alternative to a traditional potato salad. The thick paste of ground sesame seeds, known as tahini, is thinned with lemon juice to result in a delicious dressing […]
Carrot Butternut Squash Soup (with Creamy Lime Garnish)
Tomato and Lemon Basil Salad
Everyone grows tomatoes, and it seems everyone has their favorites. Mine have always been the Yellow Persimmon tomatoes, followed by Green Zebra and Big Rainbow. This trio are gorgeous in the garden, and stunning on a plate layered with basil and mozzarella cheese. It’s hard not to give every inch of the garden over to […]
