Apple-y Braised Pork Chops

Hey, look! It's a savory recipe for real food! This was inspired by a recipe for Cider-Braised Pork Chops in the October/November of Cook's Country Magazine. My version is a bit simpler and, I think, tastier. If ...

Preserving Pumpkins: Puree

In the first week in November, as the leaves and fruit fall from the massive, ancient walnut tree to my soggy yard below, any pumpkin not lost to Halloween festivities is made into puree, roasted seeds, ...

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

These muffins require no sales pitch. I will tell you anyway that they are fluffy, flavorful, and easy to make with or without an electric mixer. Ingredients: unsalted butter4 ouncessoft white sugar1 cup whole large eggs2at room ...