I'm amazed at how superior your vanilla is!
– Des, The Grommet

Vanilla and maple have a special affinity for one another. Each enhances the other’s flavor. They’re both foods of the Americas, so that might have

This is a deliciously rich recipe but without guilt as coconut milk is filled with healthy fat. Fresh ginger and lemon brightens up the recipe.

With the infusion of oranges and hint of vanilla, this is a flavorful and delightful way to serve roast duck. Serve with pan fried potatoes
The small, sweet papayas of the Islands are abundant and delicious. Papaya is used interchangeably as a fruit and a vegetable in Pacific and Asian

Tender pork chops topped with caramelized apples go delightfully well with White and Sweet Potato Casserole with Spice Butter.

Persimmon Pudding is a rich, delicious cake that takes advantage of the delicate Hachiya persimmons — the orb or acorn shaped ones that must

This is a very popular dessert as most of us love the rich and homey taste and texture of custard. The warm crunchy sugar crust,

Years ago I lived in a rural area on the California Coast. I was writing cookbooks and doing some consulting work but I also wanted

Courtesy of Carole Bloom: www.carolbloom.com Homemade fudge is a real treat and, with good instructions, an easy gift to make for the holidays. The following

There’s something magical about desserts made with pumpkin. Maybe it’s the spices as I feel that way about carrot cake too. These brownies are perfect

Courtesy of Chef Stephany Buswell: www.chefany.com Stephany says about this recipe: “When I was a child my mom made this cheesecake for every holiday or

Courtesy of Elinor Klivans This Baked Blintz has a traditional filling that cooks between two layers of a batter that becomes soft, crisp and crepe-like
Creamy hot polenta is a delicious alternative to standard breakfast cereals. The infused honey can be made ahead and kept in the refrigerator. Serve it

Courtesy of Beth Hensperger Yeast adds a dimension of flavor and texture by allowing the batter to develop overnight before baking. Remember that a high

Courtesy of Chef Stephany Buswell (My favorite Sunday morning breakfast that I’m sharing just because it’s soooo good!)

Served as a dinner party appetizer or on a picnic in the park, Vanilla Cheese Spread with Roasted Peppers and Pistachios is a lively appetizer