Who doesn’t love fruit with pork chops? Instead of the traditional apple sauce, try this alternative. The tartness of the blackberries pairs well with the sweet port in the sauce. Do  …

Ah, the smell of fresh bread baking. These parmesan chive drop biscuits fill the house with a warm, welcoming aroma that promises a taste of home. I love to make  …

Parsley Pesto Pasta—say that three times fast. If that's not enough of a challenge, try saying “Parsley Pesto Pasta for people with a penchant for potlucks.” Not to brag, but  …

Hot weather calls for a cool dessert. Actually, any time can be sorbet time; but its lightness and refreshing fruit flavor makes it ideal for hot weather. I find that sorbets  …

Fresh homemade lemonade just sings of summer. In the U.S., we most often serve it plain, or with a fruit garnish such as strawberries or raspberries. But in many other  …

Okay, a show of hands — do you make sure you’re well-hydrated whenever you’re out working in your garden, especially if the sun’s beating down on you? I’ll be the  …

Lettuce gets a bad rap sometimes. Rabbit food. Mostly water. Flavorless. OK, sometimes that’s true. But also true: there are more delicious varieties of lettuce available than you can shake  …

There’s something so satisfying about the smell, taste, and texture of caramelized onions. They’re the focal point in French onion soup, and they can add a whole new dimension to  …

This Creamy Broccoli Walnut Salad has something to please every one of your tastebuds. Crunchy, creamy, slightly sweet but also tangy, and a little salty—this salad is also packed with  …

As spring days warm toward summer, my thoughts often turn to fresh-squeezed lemonade. I’ve been growing a Meyer lemon tree indoors with plenty of TLC. Once I have a few  …