Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen

Desserts

Fresh Strawberry Tart

Fresh Strawberry Tart

Imagine a crunchy sugar cookie crust topped with fresh strawberries. Glazed with a barely sweet mixture of citrus-scented jam, this fresh strawberry tart brings that imaginary taste to reality. I was intrigued when I saw a recipe for a fresh strawberry tart in the 1990–Read more

Citrus-Kissed Fruit Compote

Citrus-Kissed Fruit Compote

Last weekend we celebrated a family birthday with a small but festive brunch. Our menu included a cheesy egg casserole along with crunchy green salad. Ellen contributed cornmeal drop biscuits and a beautiful chocolate and vanilla layer cake adorned with sprinkles. Somewhere within our meal–Read more

Chocolate Cinnamon Snowflakes

Chocolate Cinnamon Snowflakes

We just returned from a few days in Mexico, a welcome time in warm climes with soft sand and blue skies. Each evening during our stay, we’d hear a knock on the door for a delivery of warm tea and pieces of chocolate. The candies–Read more

Celebration Chocolate Cake

Celebration Chocolate Cake

On Tuesday we celebrated one month of having our granddaughter Rose in our lives. We had a lot to be happy about, as she is a sweet, mellow, beautiful baby. So we baked a homemade chocolate cake with glossy, rich chocolate frosting.  Then we told–Read more

Palisade Peach Upside-Down Cake

Palisade Peach Upside-Down Cake

August is peak peach season in Colorado. Every year I am elated when the beautiful, blushing fruit appears at the markets. Palisade peaches are not just a feast for the eyes; their intoxicating aroma and sun-kissed flavor make them into fuzzy summer treasures. So I–Read more

Summer Cherry and Blueberry Cake

Summer Cherry and Blueberry Cake

Fresh cherries and blueberries have been abundant at the market lately, sure signs that summer and its celebrations are upon us. Recently, we have fallen for a summery cake that is golden yellow and brimming with fresh fruit. Featuring a batter rich in notes of–Read more