Desserts

Lemon, Ginger, Barley Pudding with Raspberries

Makes 6 servings If you love rice pudding, then wait until you taste this barley version that offers you all of the creaminess that you love with some extra whole grains and a little less of the not-so-good-for-you ingredients. For a more traditional flavor, leave out the ginger and skip […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Martini

Makes 1 serving Dry martinis may have only a few drops of vermouth, while a regular martini has the full 1/2 ounce measure noted here. Be sure to ask your guests how dry they like their martinis before adding the vermouth! Ingredients 3 oz vodka or gin 1/2 oz dry […]

Side Dishes

Moroccan-Style Carrot Salad

Serves 8 Ingredients 2 lb carrots (peeled and thinly sliced) 2 garlic cloves 4 tablespoon olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon ground cumin Small pinch of cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon minced cilantro 1 teaspoon minced parsley 2 onions, finely chopped 1 cup chopped dates Directions In a medium […]

Main Dishes, One-Dish Meals

One-Pot Mediterranean Pasta

Makes 4 servings When we say one pot, we mean it! All of the ingredients cook together—pasta included—and the finished dish is flavorful and saucy with less than 10 minutes of work! If you like, you can top the cooked pasta with sautéed shrimp or flaked tuna. Ingredients 12 oz […]

Main Dishes

Orecchiette With Ricotta, Peas & Lemon Zest

Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed for serving 2 spring onions, white and green portions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup) 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 lb fresh garden peas, shelled 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth, or more as needed Kosher […]

Pies and Tarts

Peach Crumb Pie

Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients All-Butter Pie Dough, single crust Brown Sugar & Oat Crumble Ingredients 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup oats, old-fashioned or quick-cooking 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cold, cut into 1/2-inch […]

Beverages and Cocktails

Planter’s Punch

Makes 1 serving Planter’s Punch was first documented in the New York Times in 1908. The drink’s origins are unknown, but they include connections to the Planter’s Hotel in St. Louis and a planter’s wife in Jamaica. Whatever this delicious creation hails from, this drink can be enjoyed in a […]

Salads

Roasted Pear and Arugula Salad with Caramelized Shallot Vinaigrette

Makes 6 Servings Salad Ingredients Juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 3 unpeeled Bartlett pears 3 cups baby arugula 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped 1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled Vinaigrette Ingredients 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 shallots, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons […]