Not that every day isn’t a great day for pie – it’s just that it seems especially fitting today. If you want to make a sweet pie, here is a recipe for the easiest pie crust ever. You might also like this savory Pizza Pie, which is like a vegetarian pizza in a pie crust. […]
Yield: One 9-inch tart My friend Debbie wrote the other day to tell me her lemon tree was exploding with lemons. Lucky girl! Deb’s tree has inspired this post for my favorite lemon tart. If life has handed you lemons, make the most of them! You might also want to try the Grilled Lemon Chicken […]
Yield: 4 small tartlets or 1 9-inch tart I’ve always used my Mom’s recipe for pie crust. It’s a simple, straight forward, butter-based crust. No chilling required. Nothing fancy. Maybe that’s why it works. Every. Single. Time. I use mini tart pans with removable bottoms or 1 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Left over dough may […]
Yield: 1 9×13 cake, 1 bundt cake, or several small cakes One night at book club, our hostess (thanks, Kirsten!) served this cake and I about fell out of my chair. I’ve also made it with almond oil instead of olive oil – equally delightful! Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 […]
Yield: 1 9-inch cake (eight slices) This recipe is from Super Natural Every Day, with a few modifications. I used a 9-inch springform pan (coated with cooking spray) and it worked well. Not too sweet, it makes a lovely breakfast. I think this cake would be delicious topped with any pitted stone fruit – peaches, […]
Yield: 6 servings This dessert is a great way to highlight seasonal summer fruit. The original recipe calls for creme fraiche, but I think plain yogurt is simple and delicious. Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt 6 firm but ripe nectarines, halved, pitted […]
Yield: 5 8-ounce jars of jam Freezer jam has to be the easiest way ever to preserve the taste of summer. Special equipment (jars) and ingredients (instant pectin) are required – and very easy to get! For supplies, ingredients, recipes, ideas, and inspiration, visit this page. Ingredients: 4 cups crushed strawberries (about 3-4 baskets) 5 […]
Yield: two 9-inch pie crusts If you plan on only using one crust, simply wrap the second half in plastic wrap and freeze it until you are ready to use it. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 5 tablespoons cold water Procedure: In the […]
Yield: 8 servings This dessert is high impact and easy for entertaining. The meringues and lemon curd can be made ahead of time and assembled at the last minute. Ingredients for Meringues: 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 4 large egg whites 3/4 cup organic white cane sugar Ingredients for Lemon Curd: 2 large eggs 1 large […]
Yield: 2 1/2 cups This delicious dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and packed with whole grains. Infused with orange zest, cardamom, cinnamon, and honey, it is best served warm, topped with toasted, sliced almonds. If you have leftover brown rice, this comes together very quickly. Just skip the section on preparing rice and add 2 cups of cooked rice […]
