By Jesse Griffiths
Photography by Jenna Noel
By David Alan
Photography by Jenna Noel
Courtesy of Jessica Maher
"Traditional mincemeat can be somewhat intimidating. I admit that I was a bit horrified by it when I was a kid, but that’s because I didn’t know what a lovely, warm fruit and nut flavor it had. There are any number of ways to make mincemeat, which may or may not include suet, but almost all include brandy. This is a variation of a Fergus Henderson recipe made with all local fruits and nuts. It includes suet, which is good for depth and preservation, but it can be omitted if you prefer. Either way is delicious and makes a wonderful pastry or a stuffing for roasted meats."
Photography by Jody Horton
Unlike many pickles that take extended time to mature, this method takes only 45 minutes to develop. This style of pickling is especially well suited to using up the stubby ends, peels and trimmings of fruit and vegetables that remain from making other dishes. In this recipe, lemon peel infuses slices of daikon and apple with a delicate fruitiness. Use produce that has not been waxed or sprayed with chemicals.
The amber color of this juice may trick folks into believing it is apple juice or Texas tea. But the earthy, cucumber-sweet flavor of the Turk’s cap red, berry-like fruit will be a pleasant surprise. Serve over ice with a few Turk’s cap flower petals floating in each glass for an added wild-edible experience. And don’t forget that some juices are meant to be spiked! Add some tequila, and you’ll have a cocktail on the rocks.
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