Plum Pie

A single crust pie is a perfect way to showcase ripe, juicy plums.

Smoky Beef Chili with Apple Cider and Black Olives

Brown beef with onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, cumin, chili powders, mustard, salt and basil. Cook 10 minutes. Add tomatoes (undrained), apple…

Classic Orange Julius

This simple smoothie is packed with vitamin C!

Roasted Acorn Squash and Brussels Sprout Salad

This salad blends fall-produce favorites with protein-packed quinoa.

Lime Cilantro Marinade

This marinade works well on grilled fruits or vegetables to be served on a green salad. Try it on whole ears of corn, pineapple red…

California Ripe Olive and Fig Tapenade

Serve this tapenade on crostini spread with soft cheese like feta, goat or blue. Sponsored by California Ripe Olives.

Blueberry Rhubarb Pie

Sweet Blueberries and tart rhubarb combine in this perfectly sweet spring pie.

Pasta with Meatballs and Sauce

A classic meat combo for meatballs is about one third each of veal, beef and pork. You can often find this in the meat area…

Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad

This is a kitchen sink salad. As in, Step 1: Open vegetable bins and peer inside. Step 2: Save any depressing looking vegetables for soup…

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Popovers

Crispy on the outside, slightly custardy on the inside, the slightly sweet popovers are a snap to make and, oh, so impressive.

Kumquat-Tangerine-Meyer Lemonade

Most American kumquats come from Florida and California, and they are available during winter months. In case you have never seen them, they look like…

Raspberry-Lime Ice Pops

The raspberry and lime flavors are equally distinct in these bright, refreshing ice pops.

Lemon Meringue Layer Cake

Mascarpone Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and butter with a handheld electric mixer until smooth. Sift in the confectioners' sugar. Add…

Mexican Roasted Tomato Soup

Homemade creamy tomato soup is a remedy for just about anything. Packed up in jars, and reheated later, it's the perfect home-delivered meal.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmigiano and Thyme Crumbs

A side dish that makes the most of spring's tender asparagus, all topped off with buttery breadcrumbs.