World’s Easiest Apple Crisp
One of our fav things about living in New England in the fall is apple picking!
It's still pretty warm here in Salem, Massachusetts, but we go religiously every year, whether the weather calls for...
Autumn Apple Cider and Bourbon Cocktail
Happy October! We've almost made it through Halloween season here in Salem, Massachusetts.
Only a few more days to go until the big party. (Check out pictures of last Halloween in Salem, MA here.)
To say that...
Maple-Glazed, Bacon-Wrapped Apricots
Forget candy, this is my kind of treat.
A friend sent me the link from someone's Facebook page, and I knew I had to try them right away.
So simple. So delicious. Sweet. Salty. Fragrant with...
Mile-High Apple Pie
This ain't your grandma's apple pie. I baked it in a cheesecake pan, for a towering 3-inches of apple-pie goodness.
This pie is my riff on Dede Wilson's Deep-Dish Sour Cream-Apple Pie from her amazing...
How to Make Elderberry Syrup
Have you had the flu yet this season? How about a bad cold, or (my personal nemesis) a nasty sinus infection?
If you have, I hope you're feeling better! If you haven't, I'm sure you've...
Caramel Apples w/Toasted Almonds
Want to see a tableful of people light up like a bunch of 8 year olds?
Serve caramel apples for dessert. Depending on how chill your crowd is, caramel apples can be an awesome—and totally...
New England Harvest Turnover
Step-by-step instrux for making sweet and savory turnovers, stuffed with apple, bacon, and cheddar cheese--and fragrant with warm spices.
Maple Roasted Figs
I put figs in the same camp as black licorice: People love them—or hate them. There never seems to be a middle ground.
If you're in the first group, then man-oh-man, are you in for...
Poached Pears with Spiced Caramel
If you know me, you know that I'm not a huge fan of making fussy desserts.
Creamy. Buttery. Rich. Yes. But fussy, not my speed. (Don't get me wrong, I love fancy pastry, but life's...
Drunken Cranberry Orange Compound Butter
I know: When will I stop raving about compound butter?
Never, probably. (But I'll bet you could guess that.)
The stuff is just too easy to make—and too darned good.
What is compound butter?
If you've never made...
