Butter Thumbprint Cookies with Jam Filling
During the holidays, I love to make these cookies to give to neighbors. They are buttery and rich with just the right amount of vanilla. Rolling the dough in sugar makes them sparkly and festive,...
Persimmon Chocolate Chip Muffins
I love the taste of persimmons. I grew up with Fuju and Hachiya persimmon trees outside my house and always look forward to persimmon season. The Fujus are eaten when the fruit is firm,...
Water Bath Canning Barbecue Sauce
I loved doing this Magnolia Workshop: Savoring the Season, because we are always barbecuing at the ranch, whether it is to feed a crew of helpers or to celebrate a birthday. The sweet, tangy flavor...
Water Bath Canning Peach Jam
I love making peach jam, and I love sharing it with friends. In our community, it has become a tradition for neighbors to give jam to one another at the end of the year. These...
Chicken Pot Pie
This chicken pot pie is hearty yet nourishing. It highlights the vegetables, which stay bright and colorful. The chicken is poached not roasted, so the broth from the poaching adds depth to the flavor....
Grilled Corn with Chile-Lime Salt
It’s grilling season and grilled corn on the cob is a classic! But I love to spice this up by making a Chile-Lime Salt to sprinkle over the corn. Yes please! This easy extra step...
Sweet Potato Ravioli with Butter-Sage Cream Sauce
Making ravioli is one of my favorite kitchen projects when I have a little extra time. Of course it is more time consuming than cooking pre-made pasta, but once you have made your own,...