Simple Recipes, Delicious Results
This vibrant, chilled cantaloupe soup celebrates the often-underappreciated melon, elevating it beyond a simple fruit plate. When perfectly ripe, cantaloupe offers a musky sweetness that forms the glorious base of this refreshing starter. We highly recommend sourcing your cantaloupes from a farmers’ market, prioritizing those with an intoxicatingly sweet aroma and, ideally, still warm from…
This vibrant avocado hummus offers a fresh twist on a classic, combining the creamy richness of avocado with the nutty depth of tahini and chickpeas. Perfect as an appetizer or a light snack, it’s elevated by the subtle warmth of sumac and a hint of spice. Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: Approximately 10 minutes Ingredients:…
A sun-kissed Tropical Pineapple Mango Pie with a flaky, buttery crust and luscious fruit filling. The natural sweetness of fresh pineapple and mango melds with a rich custard-like layer, creating a vibrant dessert that tastes like a Caribbean getaway. Ingredients For the Crust: For the Filling: Method 1. Prepare the Crust: 2. Assemble the Filling: 3. Top…
An elegant Pear & Almond Frangipane Tart with a buttery almond crust, velvety frangipane filling, and delicate syruped pears. This French-inspired dessert balances sweetness with nutty depth, perfect for afternoon tea or a dinner party finale. Serves: 6Prep Time: 30 minutes (+ chilling) | Bake Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Ingredients For the Almond Sweet Crust: (See notes for substitution) For the…
A classic Italian confection, this chocolate torrone is often referred to as nougat for its nutty richness rather than its texture. Shaped into an elegant log, it features a decadent blend of dark chocolate, toasted almonds, and candied peel, enrobed in creamy white chocolate and crunchy almond flakes. Sliced thinly, it makes a sophisticated treat for dessert…
A decadent twist on classic chocolate cookies, these Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies combine rich cocoa, tart maraschino cherries, and crunchy almonds for a sophisticated flavor balance. The chewy oats and double dose of chocolate (chips and cocoa) make them irresistible. Perfect for holiday gifting or festive gatherings! Ingredients Instructions Pro Tips Pairing Idea: Serve with a glass of cold milk…
This recipe has everything you want in a chowder: salty bacon, tender potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and bright herbs, all in a creamy, savory broth. The addition of chicken adds to the heartiness, but you could easily omit it for a simpler soup, or you can replace it with firm white fish, added during the last 20 minutes of cooking….
Despite the name, this dense, deeply flavored dessert is more of a cake than a pudding. The dates add dark sweetness, while the vanilla-scented toffee sauce delivers a satisfying richness. If you like, accompany each serving with a spoonful of lightly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Unsalted butter for greasing mold, plus 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, at…
For this dessert, you’ll need a 6-inch (15-cm) springform pan with 3-inch (7.5-cm) sides that will fit in your slow cooker. Finding it may take some sleuthing, but this cake is worth the search. This cheesecake can be made a day in advance of serving and tastes even better when left out for a day. Use a food processor for…
Tender, mildly sweet acorn squash can be an easy side dish to roasted meats or a satisfying main course when served with quinoa, brown rice, or other whole grains. The bonus is that you don’t even have to peel it. The simple yogurt sauce, flecked with mint and garlic, is a cool counterpoint to the winter vegetable. 1 acorn…