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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fresh currants have a bright astringency that works well with savory fare. The tartness of the berries is a great foil for this pork roast -- and the gorgeous color provides lovely juxtaposition with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

To make this easier to prepare, buy plain croutons and crush them to make toasted breadcrumbs.Craig Lee /For the San Francisco Chronicle You can find pitted Castelvetrano olives in some grocery stores ...

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 ...