Makes about 2 cups This quick lightly sweetened whipped cream will be a go-to during fall entertaining and cozy nights on the couch. Serve it alongside pumpkin pie, topping an ice cream sundae with cooked apples and cinnamon, or to make a no-bake icebox cake.
Maple-Pecan Butter
Makes 8 ounces Note: If you like, you can substitute honey for the maple syrup.
Mascarpone Cheese
Makes 2 cups
Mayonnaise
Makes 2 cups mayonnaise We love making mayonnaise the old fashioned way (for special occasions!), but you can also make it in a blender. Follow the directions, plus instead of a bowl, combine the yolks, water, vinegar, mustard, and sugar in a blender, and steam in the oil while it’s […]
Mignonette for Oysters
Makes 1 cup This is the most very basic mignonette to top fresh raw oysters, and you can add whatever flavors you love best to make it your own. Popular additions include minced chiles, freshly squeezed citrus juice, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, and minced herbs.
Mixed Berry Sauce
Makes about 4 cups
No-Fuss Strawberry Jam
Makes about 2 cups Homemade jam is such a special treat, and a wonderful gift. The process of canning and preserving is overwhelming, but you can skip that step with this recipe. Refrigerate just enough to use for a month or so, and then freeze the rest in plastic containers […]
North African-Style Sauce
Makes 1 cup
Perfect Cocktail Sauce
Makes about 1 cup This makes a relatively mild cocktail sauce, so if you like a kick, add more horseradish and hot sauce to taste. Remember, Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies, so look for a vegetarian or vegan version, if needed, or omit entirely.
Pesto
Makes about 3 cups
PICKLED CARROTS
Makes about 1 cup
Pickled Carrots
Makes about 3 cups This pickled carrot mix is shredded and prepared like a relish, for use on sandwiches, salads, and grain bowls, or as a filling for rice paper-wrapped summer rolls.