
Lately, I've been stocking up on all the great-looking Fall produce that's at the
farmer's market, but sometimes I run out of creative ideas for cooking with it. This entrée is just the solution to my quandary, as it incorporates a flavorful topping with in-season fruits. It's also perfect if you have
chicken thighs on hand.

One of my favorite things about Summer is when friends occasionally stop by with a large bag of freshly picked
fruit from their gardens. This past weekend, my dear friend bestowed on me a basket full of fresh plums. I could have made a
pie, but I was in the mood for an easy, yet delicious crumble.

Last weekend, I met up with some friends at a nearby
butcher shop. The place is known for quality meats, and on this particular morning the duck legs looked mighty tasty. So I picked up a pair of them and went home for a cooking adventure.

Every year on the
Fourth of July, I like to make a red, white, and blue dessert. It's my personal salute to America. While a
flag cake is festive, this year I'll wow guests with a red, white, and blueberry cheesecake tart.