Watermelon is one of the quintessential snacks of the summertime. It’s perfect poolside, floating down a river or nestled on a paper plate next to a burger hot off the grill. If you’re buying a whole ...

In the past, the sorbet recipes I've tried required making a simple syrup, which had to be sufficiently chilled before being added to the sorbet base. To simplify and improve the flavor, I wanted to ...

1) Combine sugar and water in a saucepan, put over medium heat, and warm until sugar dissolves. Cool completely. 2) Remove green stem from strawberries. Puree in a blender. Depending upon the size of ...

Sweet fruits like guava and mango are made into sorbets that are offset with salt and chile. At almost every shop and stand, chamoy, a unique fermented condiment that enhances a fruit’s natural flavor ...

If, like me, you are guilty of buying too much fruit this time of year, it’s time to make sorbet. Not only is it a terrific way to embrace summer’s abundant produce — it’s also a delightful way to ...

The recent lapse in hot summer days is no reason to put your ice cream maker to the back of the kitchen cabinets. Try out this recipe adapted from Patricia Wells' "Vegetable Harvest" (Morrow, 2007).

You know, when it comes to Italian frozen treats, hazelnut sorbet really offers something special. Unlike the heavier gelato, ...