Plum Pudding
Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Mix together the rest of the ingredients, except the egg whites, adding just the yolks. Whip the egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter. Grease a pudding mold dredged with sugar and pour in…
Pumpkin Creme Brulee
For many dessert lovers, creme brulee is the ultimate indulgence in part because of its high fat content. In this recipe low-fat milk replaces the cream and the number of egg yolks has been reduced, but the thick, rich texture of beta-carotene rich pumpkin…
Red and Black Fruit Salad
Luscious watermelon adds an unexpected crispness to a summer berry medley. For an all-red version, replace blackberries with more raspberries.
Red Wine Poached Pears with Blue Cheese
Core the pears from the bottom using a melon baller. Make a very thin slice from the bottom of the pear so it will easily stand up. Choose a creamy blue cheese for the filling in this very elegant dessert. If you prefer, substitute a goat cheese for the…
Rhubarb Bread
Delicious at the breakfast table or with tea later in the day.
Rhubarb Rice Pudding
Cooking rhubarb to the right consistency is trickier than you might think - it changes from barely tender to falling apart in a matter of seconds. Watch it carefully while it's poaching. In this recipe you'll need to boil the rhubarb syrup to the…
Rhubarb-Cranberry Cobbler
For an elegant touch, serve the cobbler in oversized goblets and top with ice cream.
Self-Saucing Peach Pudding
Peaches, plums or nectarines work well in this old-fashioned, easy dessert. Serve with a spoonful of ice cream or sweetened yogurt.
Simmered Peaches
These peaches may also be served chilled, if you wish. Remove the almonds from the pan as soon as you�ve finished toasting them or they will continue cooking and burn.
Sour Cream Blueberry Cake
A terrific cake for brunch or afternoon tea. Look for fresh blueberries in the market during the warm summer months. Lime- or orange-flavored icing can replace the lemon icing.