Damson plum jam may be my favorite preserve. It tastes like a fruity merlot and boasts a stunning magenta color. Damsons are naturally rich in pectin, which makes the jam...
I’m not suggesting this joyful brew is any way virtuous. Drink in *ahem* moderation. Unless you’re under 18 of course in which case leave out the vodka.
I started to make pork sausage patties to mimic the red pork you see in Chinese restaurants. That red pork generally gets its color from food coloring. In my recipe,...
Sweet and tangy, this sorbet is super refreshing, especially on a hot day. Scoop some into champagne flutes, and top with sparkling wine or sangria for a brilliant cocktail.
Limoncello is a classic Italian after-dinner drink of lemon-infused vodka mixed with sugar syrup. Everyone seems to agree that Meyer lemons make the best limoncello. Larger and sweeter than a...
At one of the very first Chicago Food Swap events, my daughter, Zoe, who was eight years old at the time, insisted that I swap for an enormous bottle of...
Blueberries are so good for you I think we should eat them at every opportunity. A muffin laden with wild Newfoundland blueberries is most enjoyable. My friend Anne Squires, owner...
These gigantic, tender, cakey cookies, a mainstay of New York City bakeries, are flavored with vanilla and sport a two-toned coat of icing—half chocolate and half vanilla. To create a...
Cheesecake is delicious, but its decadence comes at a price; it’s one of the fussiest desserts to prepare. Once the delicate custard-based cake emerges from the oven—and its water bath—it...