Quick Summary: Fruit cobbler with cream biscuit topping (no eggs, no buttermilk required). Recipe is for peach and blueberry cobbler but any fruit will work. Biscuits are enhanced with cardamom, lemon zest, and tapioca thickener. Use 6-7 cups fruit for a 9-inch dish. Biscuit dough uses cold butter cut into flour, then bound with heavy […]
Southern Cream Biscuits for Fruit Cobblers Read Post »
Quick Summary: A collection of tested blueberry recipes from a Minnesota farmer who’s been growing blueberries as a specialty crop since 2001 and develops blueberry recipes in the commercial kitchen on the farm. Savory and sweet, drinks and desserts, fresh and preserved. Each recipe works beautifully with fresh or frozen berries. Jump to: Growing Blueberries
Quick Summary: Sweet potatoes halved and roasted, brushed with harissa under the broiler, then topped with a blackberry-rosemary compote. Four flavors combine into a complex holiday side dish. Includes tips for roasting sweet potatoes and growing blackberries in cold climates. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 40 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe with Blackberry-Rosemary Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: Chicken thighs baked in a sweet-smoky raspberry chipotle sauce. The fruity heat of chipotle peppers complements the dusky sweetness of raspberries. Works for weeknight dinners or holiday entertaining. The sauce also makes a great appetizer spooned over cream cheese. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 30-45 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE |
Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce Recipe: with Baked Chicken Thighs Read Post »
Quick Summary: A fast-cooking skirt steak glazed with a sweet and spicy blackberry sauce made with honey, red wine vinegar, and serrano chiles. Once the sauce is made, the steak cooks in under 10 minutes. Prep: 2 hrs marinating | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | Flank Steak vs Skirt Steak
Spicy Blackberry Sauce for Steak Read Post »
Jump to: RECIPE | Tools, Techniques, & Tips | Storing & Reheating French crêpes are basically wafer-thin pancakes, often filled with either sweet berries, savory cheese and ham, or fresh vegetables and herbs. Making my own crêpes was a little intimidating to me at first, but after a little trial and error, I discovered how
Berry and Mascarpone Crêpe Cake (aka Crêpe Stack) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Tender breakfast muffins loaded with raspberries and sweet corn kernels steeped in butter and milk. The cornmeal adds crunch, the berries add brightness, and the whole thing captures late summer in a muffin tin. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 35 minutes | Makes: 12 muffins Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients |
Raspberry and Sweet Corn Breakfast Muffins Read Post »
Quick Summary: A rustic skillet cake that balances the sweetness of a cobbler with the savory depth of cornbread. Made in a cast iron skillet with fresh or frozen blueberries and less sugar than most desserts. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 12 Jump to:
Blueberry Cornmeal Skillet Cake Recipe: Low Sugar Read Post »
Quick Summary: A bacon cheeseburger elevated with homemade blueberry bourbon BBQ sauce. The sweet-savory combination is perfect for summer grilling or 4th of July cookouts. Includes tips for cooking juicy burgers indoors. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Step-by-Step Directions | Tips for Cooking Burgers
Blueberry Cheeseburger Recipe with Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce Read Post »
Quick Summary: A robust, tangy BBQ sauce made with fresh or frozen blueberries, bourbon, balsamic vinegar, and warm spices. Perfect on burgers, pork chops, salmon, or grilled chicken. Makes about 2 cups. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 16 Jump to:Â RECIPE | Proteins That Go With Blueberry Sauce | Ingredients |
Blueberry Bourbon BBQ Sauce Recipe for Burgers, Pork Chops or Salmon Read Post »
A low carb shrub syrup can bring berry desserts to a new level without a lot of added sugar. Perfect for low carb lifestyles
Watermelon Fruit Salad with Jicama, Strawberries & Lime Read Post »
Quick Summary: Soft cookies studded with fresh raspberries and chunks of dark chocolate. Using 78% dark chocolate and minimal sugar lets the sweet-tart berries and rich cocoa flavor shine. Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Makes: 20 cookies Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Step by Step Directions | More Raspberry
Raspberry Dark Chocolate Cookie Recipe (Low Sugar) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fluffy breakfast or dessert bars made with blue corn masa harina, fresh raspberries, and toasted pine nuts. The earthy, nutty flavor of blue corn balances the sweet-tart berries. Not too sweet, with a stunning light blue and bright red color. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Makes: 16 bars Jump to:
Easy Raspberry Bars with Blue Corn Masa Read Post »
Quick Summary: These raspberry scones use brewed Earl Grey tea as the liquid instead of cream or eggs, creating a moist, flavorful pastry that’s not dry or crumbly. The tea adds subtle bergamot flavor that complements the fresh raspberries. Drizzle with lemon-vanilla icing while warm. Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Makes: 8
Raspberry Black Tea Scones: No Eggs or Cream Needed Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional strawberry shortcake uses biscuits, not sponge cake. These cream biscuits are made with heavy cream instead of butter or buttermilk, making them simple and foolproof. Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar, lemon juice, and optional basil. Layer biscuits with strawberries and vanilla whipped cream. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 30 min | Serves:
Best Biscuits for Strawberry Shortcake: Sweet Cream Recipe (No Butter or Buttermilk) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Raspberry sweetness depends on variety, full sun, proper pruning, and harvesting at peak ripeness. Summer-bearing varieties like Tulameen and Cascade Delight tend to be very sweet. For everbearing, Anne (yellow) and Caroline are excellent choices. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner to intermediate Jump to: Sweetest Varieties | Summer Varieties vs
The Sweetest Raspberries (Varieties and Growing Tips) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Strawberry sweetness depends on variety, potassium fertilizer, full sun, and harvesting at peak ripeness. June-bearing varieties like Earliglow and Honeoye tend to be sweetest, but day-neutrals like Albion and Seascape also deliver excellent flavor. Read time: 10 min | Experience level: Beginner to intermediate Jump to: Sweetest Varieties | How To Grow |
The Sweetest Strawberries: Varieties and How to Grow Sweet Strawberries Read Post »
Quick Summary: An easy sheet cake with cornmeal for texture, made with olive oil instead of butter for a moist crumb. Topped with macerated strawberries and rhubarb. Perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. Includes tips on cornmeal types and substituting oil for butter in baking. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 45 min | Serves: 24
Strawberry Rhubarb Cornmeal Sheet Cake (Oil-Based) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A classic British dessert made with fresh summer berries pressed into a bread mold overnight. Looks elegant but is surprisingly easy. Uses blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and red currants (or any combination of seasonal berries). No baking required. Prep: 30 min | Chill: 8 hours | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | What is
British Summer Pudding with Blueberries and Red Currants Read Post »
Quick Summary: Traditional Dutch mini pancakes made with buckwheat flour and yeast, served with an easy blueberry compôte. A childhood favorite in the Netherlands and a crowd-pleaser anywhere. Prep: 5 min | Rest: 45 min | Cook: 15 min | Makes: 20 poffertjes Jump to: RECIPE | What are Poffertjes? | Ingredients & Equipment |
Poffertjes (Dutch Mini Pancakes) with Blueberries Read Post »
Quick Summary: An updated take on the classic poke cake using boxed cake mix, fresh blueberry-blackberry sauce (no Jell-O), and homemade whipped cream. Gorgeous for summer potlucks and easy to make ahead. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 16 Jump to: RECIPE | What is a poke cake? | How to Make
Blueberry Poke Cake with Box Cake Mix (Fresh Berry Sauce) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Fresh blueberries topped with a crunchy almond flour and pecan crumble. Includes tips for keeping the topping crisp and a guide to the difference between crumbles, crisps, cobblers, and buckles. Freezer-friendly topping for quick summer desserts. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 25 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Crumbles vs Crisps
Low-Carb Blueberry Crumble with Keto Crumble Topping (Almond Flour) Read Post »
Quick Summary: Rumtopf is a German technique of preserving fruit in rum and sugar, layered throughout summer and steeped until winter. Use most fruit, including strawberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, pears, and blueberries. Avoid apples (brown), bananas (mushy), and melons (watery). Use overproof rum or mix dark rum with 151. Store 6-9 weeks minimum in
German Fruit Preserves in Rum (Rumtopf) Read Post »
Quick Summary: A fruit crisp combining tart apples and sweet blackberries under a buttery oat topping. Includes tips for choosing the right apples, preventing soggy filling, and getting the perfect crisp topping ratio. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 35 min | Serves: 8 Jump to: RECIPE | Crisp vs Crumble | The Topping | The
Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Crispy Oat Topping and No Soggy Filling Read Post »
Quick Summary: A no-cook Italian dessert layering ladyfinger cookies with wine-macerated strawberries and whipped cream. No eggs or coffee. Chill for 3+ hours before serving. Works with fresh or frozen strawberries. Prep: 20 min | Chill: 3+ hours | Serves: 6 Jump to: RECIPE | What is Tiramisu? | Ingredients & Substitutions | Directions (Step-by-Step)
Strawberry Tiramisu Cake: A No-Cook Italian Dessert Read Post »
There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie, and there is no better sweet pairing in my opinion than chocolate and raspberry. The cream cheese addition means these brownies are soft and creamy
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies from Scratch Read Post »
A tasty, low-calorie DIY Low Carb Blackberry Mojito made with a Blackberry Mint Shrub Syrup. Good for keto and low carb diets.
Low Carb Blackberry Mojito Recipe Read Post »
Fresh strawberries and cream can be combined to make a fabulous low carb strawberry fool for a summer dessert. Simple, easy and delicious!
Low Carb Strawberry Fool with Pimm’s Cup Sauce Read Post »
Low Carb Strawberry Vanilla, and Blackberry Lime and Mexican Coffee Paletas- Farm to Jar Food #summer #lowcarbdesserts #lowcarbmexican
Mexican Paletas: 3 Fresh Fruit Ice Pop Recipes Read Post »
Quick Summary: A creamy Italian custard made with Greek yogurt and heavy cream, topped with strawberries macerated in balsamic vinegar. Rich, elegant, and naturally low in carbs. The balsamic adds unexpected depth to the berries. Prep: 30 min | Cook: 5 min | Chill: 4 hours | Serves: 6 Jump to:RECIPE | Slow Carb and
Low-Carb Panna Cotta with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce Read Post »
