Mrs. Newton’s Concord Grape Pie
Concord Grape Pie Amazing. 4 cups concord grapes1 cup honey OR 3/4 cup sugar3 Tbsp tapioca1 Tbsp lemon juice2 Tbsp butterYour Favorite Double Crust pie shell/recipe About 2 hours before baking this Concord Grape Pie, slip skins from grapes, reserving skins. In a...
Smokey Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
Smokey Apple and Butternut Soup Here's a nutritious and rich-tasting and easy-to-prepare apple and butternut squash soup, which pairs beautifully with a green salad and fresh bread for and ultra healthy dinner! 2 T olive oil3 large onions (chopped (about 4-1/2...
Easy Apple Pear Chutney
Easy Apple Pear Chutney Here's a recipe to keep in mind for once you have satisfied those initial crunchy cravings. It's a great, easy way to make an unusual condiment, yogurt stir-in, and all-around kitchen flavor booster, which will make a great...
Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars
Delicious, easy dessert option featuring fresh blackberries and peaches sandwiched between cobbler layers....Delicious! 1 C butter, softened 1 C firmly packed light brown sugar 1 1/2 C granulated sugar, divided 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking...
Berry Custard Tart
Every cane berry will shine in this beautiful, silky textured tart. The secret lies in the special dough which is more like a thick batter than a crust. We hope you love it! Tart Shell 1 stick (8T) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 C sugar 1/4 t salt 3 eggs, room...
Blackberry Fro-Yo
Blackberry Fro-Yo Super easy, super creamy and utterly delicious! 3 cups fresh blackberries3 cups Greek or well strained yogurt1 can sweetened condensed milk In a blender, puree the blackberries and the sweetened condensed milk. In a medium bowl, mix the...
Berry Sorbet
Berry Sorbet This berry sorbet recipe is an excellent Vegan and Gluten-Free summer treat and a great use for any berries left over from previous shares hanging around in your freezer. ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice2 cups frozen banana chunks2 cups mixed frozen...
Express Lane Raspberry Tart
Easy does it for summer desserts! Here's the simplest, purest way to enjoy peak-of-season berries of any kind. 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed 1 C heavy cream, whipped 2 C Fresh Raspberries, Blueberries or Blackberries Pre-heat the oven as per the puff pastry...
Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa
"Apple Pie" Breakfast Quinoa Caramelized apples and quinoa make a healthy breakfast or side dish to start your day. 1 C quinoa (uncooked)1 T unsalted Butter (divided)2 Apples (cored and diced)2 T dark brown sugar1 t cinnamon1/4 C milk Prepare quinoa...
Fruit-Sicles
Fruit-sicles Time to break out the homemade fruit-sicles! No popsicle molds? No worries! Just grab some ice cube trays and serve the frozen cubes in a cup. Don't have these fruits on hand? Just use what you have, and relax. 1 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt1...
Blueberry Crisp Cookie
Here's a fun, kid-friendly recipe for a Blueberry Crisp Bar Cookie that's so easy and delicious! Get everybody in on the kitchen fun. Filling 4 C Fresh Blueberries 2 T Sugar 1 T flour Crust 1 C Butter 1 C Brown Sugar 1 C Flour 1/2 t Salt 1 1/2 C Quick Cooking Oats...
Chocolate Double-Berry Pie
Blueberries and Red Raspberries are only in season together for a short time in June (chocolate is in season forever....). Richmond restaurant developer Marie Carter shared this recipe during a recent appearance on Virginia This Morning. It is sure to dominate in...
Geyer Family “Old Fashioned” Shortcake
Geyer Family "Old Fashioned" Shortcake This recipe makes the easiest, most delicious biscuit-style shortcake in the world*, which can be topped with any fruit for a dessert that will feed and delight a crowd.Chuck Geyer grew up with his mother, Eleanor Ruth...
Any-Berry Pie Basics
Remember that old phrase "easy as pie"?? They must have been talking about eating pies, not making them! But it's a skill you can master in a few simple steps. Here are some recipes and suggestions that will enable you to master the art and turn out crowd-wowing pies...
Fruity “Berr-rito”
For a great lunch or snack on the run, give these fast, healthy fruit burritos a try! You can change up the ingredients as desired, of course! Ingredients 4 of your favorite burrito-sized totillas 8 tablespoons of your favorite nut spread or soft cheese 4...
Frozen Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Filling
Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Filling Here's an update on an old recipe from the classic Fanny Farmer Cookbook. Instead of completing the pie assembly and baking, simply mix the filling ingredients and place them in a gallon zip lock bag. You can double (or more) this recipe...
Strawberry Cream Cheese Cobbler
Strawberry & Cream Cheese Cobbler 1/2 stick butter1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup sugar or favorite equivalent substitute2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2 qt strawberries, whole, capped and washed and well drained8 oz cream cheese...
Raspberry S’Mores
Not exactly our healthiest recipe, but it will sure step up your game for the next backyard gathering or campout! 8 graham crackers 32 large marshmallows, cut in half 2 1.5-ounce chocolate bars 1 cup fresh raspberries Directions Adjust rack to middle position and...
Curried Strawberries
1 Qt Fresh Strawberries, rinsed, hulled and halved or quartered, depending on size I C Coconut Cream 2 T Honey, Agave Nectar or Maple Syrup 1 T Curry Powder (mild or spicy) Place berries in a medium sized serving bowl. Combine coconut cream, sweetener and curry...
Strawberry Vanilla Bread Pudding
2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 2 cups whole milk ¼ tsp salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or ½ vanilla bean, scraped 5-6 cups stale bread cubes, ½-1 inch 3 cups chopped strawberries Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, milk, salt and vanilla. Add bread pieces and...
Roasted Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame
Sugar Snap Peas with Toasted Sesame 1 pound sugar snap peas (stems and strings removed)1 tsp toasted sesame oil1/2 tsp black sesame seeds1/4 tsp sea salt Toss snap peas, sesame oil, and salt in a bowl. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the oven...
Asparagus and Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry
Asparagus & Sugar Snap Pea Stir Fry Sauce1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tbsp brown sugar1 Tbsp Blackberry Cabaret Vinegar1 tsp sesame oil1 tsp corn starchStir Fry1 tsp Canola or peanut oil2 shallots, sliced thin1 lb asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces1 1/2...
Pickled Sugar Snap Peas
Pickled Sugar Snap Peas 1 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar1 1/4 cup cold water1 Tbsp kosher or pickling salt1 Tbsp sugar1 lb sugar snap peas stems and strings removed (approximately 1 quart)4 cloves garlic, sliced2 tsp dried red pepper flakes In a nonreactive...
Sugar Snap Peas and Barley Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing
Sugar Snap Peas and Barley Salad with Lemon Garlic Dressing 1 cup barley, hulled3 cups water2 cloves garlic1/4 cup toasted almonds1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tsp fresh lemon juice1 tsp lemon zest1 tsp kosher salt8 oz (approx. 1/2 quart) sugar snap peas2...
Roasted Strawberries
Yet another delicious way to use some over-ripe strawberries to create a delicious dessert, side dish or sauce base. The addition of the black pepper plays off the classic pairing of sweet and heat, but may not be for every palate.