DESSERT FOR DINNER can be anytime, yet when the children were little, I would often serve dessert for dinner during the month of February. We called it the backwards month, because DESSERT FOR DINNER was my attempt to make dinner fun by starting from the end. There are many dessert options that contain healthy ingredients such […]
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Winter Fruit
Winter fruit is fresh fruit captured in frozen bags, that often drift to the bottom of the freezer in forgotten disarray. We all know that fruit is at its best during the height of the season, yet somehow it seems logical to freeze extra pints of raspberries, strawberries and blueberries. But frozen berries lose their […]
Ginger Snaps
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 […]
Rhubarb Pie ( with ginger and lemon)
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 chill, and make it an hour before you plan to bake it. This recipe makes just one crust for the bottom layer, so double it […]
