Oct 29th, 2008 · If you love Halloween candy but outgrew trick-or-treating — and creepy-crawly eyeball cupcakes — years ago, desserts featuring Halloween favorites like toffee bars and peanut butter cups will make you feel like a kid again.
Oct 8th, 2008 · Purple-black, sweet-tart Italian prune plums are far easier to cook with than their summer cousins, making them a favorite for desserts as well as savory dishes. But better act fast — the season is short, and it's already upon us.
Sep 10th, 2008 · Tender, ripe figs require no manipulation or fuss. But once you've had your fill of them in their sweet, natural state, try them with meats or salad greens, or in baked desserts. The fresh, fleshy fruits add honeyed flavor and lush texture to any dish.
May 28th, 2008 · Many an organic manifesto has hit the bookstore of late, but Simply Organic is different: light on sermonizing, and neck-deep in great recipes that highlight familiar seasonal flavors. Try Asparagus and Scallops and, for dessert, the Basil-Lemon Cake.
Apr 2nd, 2008 · As a penniless student in Paris, Alejandra Garcia discovered the allure of crepes -- and she has never looked back. The thin pancakes are a foolproof entree or dessert. All you need to add is a little imagination.
Mar 19th, 2008 · Unless you're a big fan of the Chesapeake Bay, it's likely you've never heard of Smith Island, let alone tasted the island's historic multilayer cake. But this delicacy, known for its oh-so-sweet chocolate frosting, may soon be designated Maryland's official state dessert.
Feb 6th, 2008 · Forget heavy, fruit-and-nut-filled offerings from the local co-op. Just in time for that sweetest time of year, Nicole Spiridakis offers hip vegan twists on tried-and-true dessert classics that match up to their traditional counterparts.
Jan 11th, 2008 · An elementary school in Connecticut has banned the sale of cookies and ice cream. The principal says that kids were throwing away lunches, and heading straight for dessert. The students are still screaming for ice cream. But all they'll find in this cafeteria is fruit and yogurt.