Ginger Molasses Cookies | Makes 4 dozen cookies Ginger Molasses Cookies have been standard New England fare for decades. I’ve added more ginger and other spices, a small bit of molasses to make them more pliable and dust with raw sugar while still hot. This recipe is to my mind seasonal recipe, even though nothing […]
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Husk Cherry Clafoutis
The first time you taste a husk cherry, your taste buds will buzz with pineapple, butterscotch, and mango. What looks like tiny cherry tomatoes encased in miniature paper lanterns is called a ground husk cherry, sometimes called a Cape Gooseberry, although no relation to cherries or gooseberries. They are related to tomatillo the tiny fruits […]
Peach and Almond Cream Tart
If you have ever stood in a peach orchard at the peak of the season, inhaling the scent of ripeness, you’ll never buy a hard supermarket peach ever again. Tree ripened peaches have overtones of almond, which is not a coincidence considering they are both from the same genus of plants, the Rose family. The […]
Fresh Blueberry Pie
Fresh blueberry pie for breakfast is a summer staple, and my recipe is a little different than a traditional blueberry pie: it’s not baked! Only the crust is baked in advance, keeping the house cool and the pie chilled for perfect summer serving. It is a traditional old-time favorite recipe I developed for one of […]
Rhubarb Crumble Pie
Rhubarb Pie with Ginger and Lemon | Serves 8 There is nothing like a good pie to fortify before a long day in the garden. Refreshingly tart and slightly sweet, my recipe for rhubarb pie has a crumb topping and is comprised of three parts: dough, filling and topping. Start with the dough, since it needs to […]
Glazed Pear Tarte Tatin
Glazed Pear Tarte Tatin Serves 6 to 8 There are numerous recipes for apple or pear Tarte Tatin, which is essentially caramelized fruit baked upside down under a crust. Named after the French Hotel Tatin where the dessert originated, the fruit is glazed, then a piecrust bakes on top of the fruit to keep the […]
Strawberry Ice Cream
The fourth of July and strawberry ice cream make the perfect duo. It’s the day before my birthday, too, and for many years I celebrated in a remote house on Cape Cod. Surrounded by beach, the house was built in 1880 and has been in my family since the 1930s when my grandmother bought it. To get […]
Pecan Lace Cookies
Pecan Lace Cookies are forever imprinted in my mind as the ultimate Christmas cookie, thanks to a generous neighbor. They are sweet, yet also healthy with nuts and oatmeal, and a far cry from the typical white sugar cookies that I made with my children. My first introduction to Pecan Lace Cookies was during a snowfall in […]
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
For my July birthday, I prefer sweet strawberries, ethereal whipped cream, and light, fluffy cream biscuits instead of cake. The ultimate summer dessert. 1 quart fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or pastry flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 4 cups heavy cream, chilled 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted […]
Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
Fourth of July and Strawberry Ice Cream go hand-in-hand and at our Landgrove, Vermont, celebration we make it the old-fashioned way with a hand-cranked machine packed with ice and salt. It requires a lot of patience and a modicum of strength, but there’s something about working hard that makes the final reward even sweeter. Follow the basic […]
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake
Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake This makes one very large, irresistible cheesecake that is perfect for a special occasion. The tawny pumpkin topped with sweetened sour cream looks festive, the filling is rich and smooth, and the crunch of the gingersnap cookie crust adds the texture and flavor boost that brings it all home. It’s best to […]
Vermont Blueberry Pie
Vermont Blueberry Pie is on the menu in my newest cookbook, The Vermont Country Store Cookbook , and it’s not your ordinary blueberry pie: it is no-bake! Which keeps the kitchen cool in summer. It also has just one crust, a bottom that is sturdy and truly holds in the juice and whipped cream can […]
