Berries recipes

Cassis cheesecake with white chocolate folded into the filling, creme de cassis liqueur, and a tangy sour cream topping with almond. A French-inspired cheesecake with subtle blackcurrant and almond notes.

for those who like delicate aroma and flavor of fresh lovage..

My favorite pierogi are filled with the veal lung or the brown lentils. Why not to combine these ingredients into the one filling?

Nothing new under the sun, just my rendition of very popular dish in Eastern Europe, inspired by various cuisines of Carpathian Mountains. Cooked quite quick in a pressure cooker.

Tender pumpkin waffles enriched with sour cream and warm spices. Light, fluffy texture from folded egg whites makes these autumn breakfast favorites crisp on the outside, soft within.

These apples are gently spiced and good for brunch as well as dessert.

Spinach and long white radish soup: a clear beef broth scented with juniper and tarragon, loaded with daikon, potato, and spinach, brightened with lemon and turmeric. An unusual, fresh spring bowl.

Pork shoulder in chanterelle sauce over buckwheat: tender pressure-cooked pork in a fragrant wild-mushroom sauce with herbs, spooned over nutty buckwheat. A rustic, comforting Eastern European plate.

for fans of spring cabbage and untypical combinations..

Hearty cornbread loaf with yogurt and sunflower oil baked in a loaf tin. Optional cheddar cheese makes this a savory side that slices like bread.

Sen. Barry Goldwater's slow-simmered beef chili with dried pinto beans, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin. Five hours of low-and-slow cooking for deep, smoky flavor.

Senator Barry Goldwater's no-frills chili recipe with ground beef, dried pinto beans, tomato paste, chili powder, and cumin. Five hours of low, slow simmering for deep, honest flavor.

Grilled polenta topped with charred radicchio, olive oil, and a drizzle of vinegar. A rustic Italian antipasto where crispy-edged polenta meets the bitter smoky bite of grilled chicory.

Homemade corned beef from scratch: brisket cured 10 days in a kosher salt brine with juniper, allspice, bay, and garlic. Includes Reuben sandwich assembly.

Canadian prairie saskatoon berry pie (called serviceberry in the US) with a double crust and bright lemon juice cutting the deep purple sweetness. A heritage berry pie of the Western prairies.

Classic English pickled eggs with allspice, ginger, and peppercorns in straight vinegar. The chip-shop and pub staple, kept simple and aged for two weeks before serving with cold cuts or game.