Sibling rivalry starts early: One gets the straight hair, one gets the curly. And so it is with those late-summer darlings, peaches and nectarines. The smooth-skinned nectarine may be a mutation of ...

In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, nectarines, sugar and cornstarch; over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes until fruit is tender and mixture thickens; ...

Put the wine (or water), sugar, lemon rind and juice in a pan big enough to hold the nectarines, too. Bring gently to the boil, stirring to help the sugar melt. Add the nectarines. Poach gently, ...

1. Slice the ginger thinly, cover it with water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Drain away the water but return the blanched ginger to the pan. Add the sugar, the milk ...

Little summer cakes with a nutty crumb, sweet apricots and sharp hits of blackcurrants, and a roast peach compote that will last long enough to remind you of the warmer days When it comes to fruit, ...

Nectarines are my absolute favourite fruit. You can use peaches here too, either way, the fruit adds a beautiful taste of summer to this simple sponge cake. The sponge is a straightforward one but it ...

Salad is not always something you can convince your family to eat. But if you add the right ingredients, they may be asking for seconds. Michelle Dunaway met up with Grace Derocha, a registered ...