You see them for a few summer weeks in farmers market stands, baskets of fresh currants in gorgeous garnet clusters. Then they’re gone, before most of us figure out what to do with them. Luckily, some ...

INGREDIENTS:1 lb Cranberries1 1/2 cup Sugar1 cup Red Currant Preserves1 cup Water1 cup Walnuts Chopped2 tbl Grated Orange PeelDIRECTIONS:Combine cranberries, sugar, red currant preserves and water in ...

All the berries in the Ribes family make good jams, jellies and preserves. For centuries in England, red currants have been made into a savory, mustardy Cumberland Sauce served with cold meats and a ...

I have a thriving quince tree in my garden, and when it starts to fruit, it complains about the weight it’s bearing. So when the time comes, I allot a few days of jam-making at home. Quince is not a ...

A simple glaze of port wine and red currant jelly makes this already elegant roast a real showstopper. Combine the wine and currant jelly in a small saucepan. Heat to a simmer. Reduce to 1/2 cup; this ...

1. In a large bowl, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper, Sprinkle with flour and toss well. 2. In a wide flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Working in batches, brown the beef for ...

Buy a whole cooked ham and you’ll have endless days of leftovers for sandwiches, hashes, casseroles, and egg dishes. Or get a half ham, in which case you can choose from the butt or shank end. The ...

I always thought currants came in little boxes from the grocery store. Most of us know of them as the little blackish purple raisin-like things that add a sweet bite to scones or a chewy interest to a ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat two 8-by-4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray; set aside. To prepare meatloaves: Place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs form. Combine ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...