A Stayman-Winesap awaits its turn to be Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Buttery Brown Sugar Topping!

Dorie’s Lenox Almond Biscotti for this week’s TWD.

Homemade water bagels – easier than you think!

TWD: Creme Brulee without a Torch!

Roasted Plum Tsimmes with a Honey-Apple Juice Reduction – Happy New Year!

Lima bean spread and sesame-poppy lavash for the Daring Bakers – my first challenge.

Sweet-tart red plum slices nestled in a tender orange-ginger-scented cake. My TWD entry for the week!

White chocolate chips destined for this week’s TWD: Chocolate Chunkers!

Chewy and buttery, these sweet coconut cookies store well and are a snap to make. Dress them up with melted chocolate if you’d like.

Peanut Butter Whoppers, waiting to be chopped and made into cookies for TWD.

A fresh version of an old favorite – lemon and dill brighten up these deviled eggs.

Creamy, dense, sweet and tangy – fresh kiwifruit sorbet

Sweet and tart black plums, fresh ginger, and a touch of honey make this sorbet the perfect finish to an Asian-inspired meal.

Grape tomatoes ripening in the kitchen

Crepes with Honey Almond Ricotta and Dark Sweet Cherries

Fresh peach sorbet – summer in a dessert dish.

Yogurt cheese flavored with summer berries and honey.