Butter is a misnomer, here. This is really a thick, warm-spiced apple sauce. While it’s cooking away in the slow cooker, the house will smell like autumn; we love that. Our region has so many wonderful pick-your-own apple farms. Grab some local honey while you’re there to pick a bushel (or two) of apples.
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Wholesome Apple-Quince Pie
The holidays will be here before you know it. How about trying a pie this year that’s a little out of the ordinary? Quince and apples marry beautifully here, and you’ll bake this one off in your cast-iron skillet.
Dueling Galettes
Inspired by Food52’s Cheddar, Mustard, and Tomato Galette recipe and a big bowl of ripe plums, Matt and I decided to turn on the old oven for the first time all summer and bake a couple of galettes. One savory and the other sweet. In a food processor we quickly made a simple pâté brisée […]
Orange Blossom Almond Cake
Cooking Solo author Klancy Miller shared her recipe for this beautiful cake, because, well. . .you have to have friends over!
Peaches in Grappa-Spiked Syrup
Think of this as the Italian version of bourbon peaches, only prettier because grappa is clear and won’t muddy the blush and golden color of the fruit.
Black and White Croissant Bread Pudding
This dessert is a big hit at parties in the Hollywood Hills, especially in the cooler months. It’s probably one of my most deceptive desserts—everyone thinks it’s complex to prepare, but it’s one of the simplest desserts in my repertoire. When the bread pudding is firm to the touch, you know it’s done. From Quick […]
