You see them for a few summer weeks in farmers market stands, baskets of fresh currants in gorgeous garnet clusters. Then they’re gone, before most of us figure out what to do with them. Luckily, some ...

I have a thriving quince tree in my garden, and when it starts to fruit, it complains about the weight it’s bearing. So when the time comes, I allot a few days of jam-making at home. Quince is not a ...

INGREDIENTS:1 lb Cranberries1 1/2 cup Sugar1 cup Red Currant Preserves1 cup Water1 cup Walnuts Chopped2 tbl Grated Orange PeelDIRECTIONS:Combine cranberries, sugar, red currant preserves and water in ...

All the berries in the Ribes family make good jams, jellies and preserves. For centuries in England, red currants have been made into a savory, mustardy Cumberland Sauce served with cold meats and a ...

Buy a whole cooked ham and you’ll have endless days of leftovers for sandwiches, hashes, casseroles, and egg dishes. Or get a half ham, in which case you can choose from the butt or shank end. The ...

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Draw two 8-inch circles on parchment paper; lightly grease with butter. Place on a large baking sheet. 2. Coarsely grind the almonds with 2 tablespoons sugar in a food ...

Click here for more recipes.Ingredients:1 Corned Beef Brisket Boneless with seasoning packet (2-1/2 to 3 pounds)3 ribs celery, cut into 3-inch pieces2 medium onions, cut into quarters2-1/2 cups water, ...

This hearty braised beef chuck makes a warming end to a frosty winter day. Take time to brown the cut-up meat thoroughly, working in small batches so it caramelizes all over. Simmer with red wine, ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

One of the things that’s kind of tricky about cooking this month is that I can’t use citrus juice, wine, or any vinegar not made locally of local ingredients. Local vinegars are available at some ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Red currant and raspberry granitaTotal time: About 25 minutes, plus chilling and freezing time for the granitaServings: Makes about 1 pint granitaNote: Adapted from “Is There a Nutmeg in the House?” ...