Sour Cherry Hand Pies
Hand Pies alle amarene For the crust 2 cups plus 2 tablespoon (320 g) flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup (2…
Spring
Galette with feta, agretti, and leeks
Early spring is an exciting time at the market, especially when I come across my first bunch of agretti. Also known as saltwort or…
Blueberry-Almond Cake
This little loaf cake is simple to throw together, and yields delicious results. The almond flour lends a moist and rich crumb, while the…
Farro salad with fruit and shrimp
Here’s the next recipe for my collaboration with Fresh Up Your Life, this time our star ingredient is the kiwi, and my special guest…
Sour Cherry–Chocolate Cake
Sour cherry–chocolate cake 2 cups (500 g) sour cherries 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoons salt 1/2 cup (100…
Soft Blueberry Cake
I am in love with this super-simple, pillow-soft, blueberry-studded Spring cake. It comes together in a flash and is the perfect showcase for the…
Apricot and Strawberry Galettes with Sesame
Apricot and Strawberry Galettes with Sesame Rustic pie crust (recipe follows) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 12 oz (350 g) sliced apricots 12 oz (350…
Ligurian focaccia
Here is my highly-requested recipe for Ligurian focaccia! Be sure to use the best-quality, mild tasting extra virgin olive oil you can find. The…
Rye and Sesame Shortbread Cookies
Well, what did you expect? A post-holiday detox recipe? From ME? My December cookie marathon has come to a close, but I have one…
Healthy chocolate chip muffins
Juanita started 2nd grade today, she bravely marched off to school this morning with her oversized backpack and several less teeth than last…
Apricot Jam Hand Pies
I’ve made delicious hand pies in the past, but this recipe (adapted from Joy the Baker) trumps all that came before. The crust is…
Zucchini, feta and mint tart
I know I’m getting old because my favorite moment of the week is no longer Friday night, it’s Tuesday morning. Instead of planning my…
Strawberry-Lemon Scones
There is a bit of confusion surrounding the definition of “scones” and (as usual) when there is any misunderstanding within the English language, it’s America’s…
Asparagus and Radish Tarts
When I went to the market this week, I was overwhelmed by the signs of spring offered by every vendor: fresh peas, strawberries, friar’s…
Triple Lemon Bundt Cake
I love lemon desserts, especially lemon cakes, so when we went to the seaside over the weekend and I found our lemon tree overflowing…