August 21, 2026 | Posted in:

Roasted Tomato Pie (With Bacon!)

Published: August 2026
Author: Betsy from The Book Club
Recipe origin: West Virginia

This recipe, which takes advantage of beautiful summer tomatoes, comes from a cookbook created by a West Virginia book club that’s been meeting every month for the past 26 years! As each of their children has grown up and married, they gift a copy of the cookbook to the newlyweds, alongside a nice set of cookware. If they don’t inspire you to start your own book club, I don’t know what will.

Yield: 6 Servings

1 9″ pie crust (if raw, pre-bake 5-7 mins)
3 pounds assorted medium to large heirloom tomatoes
1 teaspoon Kosher salt, divided
6 thick-cut bacon slices, diced
2 large shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tsp.)
6 ounces aged extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg
Fresh basil leaves
Minced fresh chives

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place about 7 – 8 slices (enough to cover top of pie) on a baking sheet lined with paper towels, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Cover with additional paper towels.

Arrange remaining tomatoes in a single layer on a lightly greased wire rack set on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bake in preheated oven until wilted and slightly dried out, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high until fat is beginning to render, 4- 5 minutes. Add chopped shallots, and cook until bacon is crisp and shallots are caramelized, 6 to 7 more minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer bacon mixture to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Cool 20 minutes.

Stir together cheese, mayonnaise, basil, chives, Dijon, and egg until combined. Sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold in bacon mixture.

Gently spread a third of cheese mixture onto crust; layer with half of the roasted tomato slices. Spread another third of cheese mixture on top of tomato slices. Repeat with remaining roasted tomato slices and cheese mixture. Top with reserved sliced fresh tomatoes, pressing filling gently into crust.
Bake until set, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let stand 1 hour before serving. Sprinkle with basil and chives.

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July 9, 2026 | Posted in:

Vegetarian Camp Chili

Published: July 2026
Author: Degerlund Family
Recipe origin: Alaska

An easy-to-make vegetarian chili that’s great for a crowd while camping. Don’t forget the can opener!

Seasoning Mix:
4 Tbls chili Powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbls mustard powder
½ Tbls sugar
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin

Chili Bean mix:
1 can black beans (15oz)
1 can white beans (15oz)
1 can garbonzo beans (15oz)
1 can kidney beans (15oz)
1 can red beans (15oz)
1 can sweet corn (15oz)
1 can tomato paste (8oz)
1 can tomato sauce (15oz)
1 can diced tomatoes (32 oz)
Salt & pepper

At home, add seasoning mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.

Out camping: Add all beans, corn, tomatoes and seasoning mix in one pot. Heat slowly over coals, stirring often, until boiling (about 20 minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve with cheese, sour cream, and Fritos.

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‘Chocolate Covered Strawberries’ With Shortbread

Published: July 2026
Author: Degerlund Family
Recipe origin: Alaska

A clever (and easy to carry) take on chocolate covered strawberries; great for a backpacking trip.

½ cup freeze dried strawberries
1 Tbls hot cocoa mix
2 Shortbread cookies

At home: Put dried strawberries and hot cocoa mix in a small resealable bag. Put shortbread cookies in a separate bag.

Out adventuring: Boil some water. Add a few Tablespoons of boiling water to chocolate and strawberries, let sit 1-2 minutes until strawberries are softened.

Crumble shortbread cookies over top of the chocolate covered strawberries, enjoy right out of the bag.

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June 23, 2026 | Posted in:

A slice of Swedish cheesecake topped with strawberries

Ostkaka (Swedish Cheesecake)

Published: June 2026
Author: Dora Lundell
Recipe origin: Sweden

Hailing from Sweden, this not-too-sweet ‘cheesecake’ is made with cottage cheese and is an excellent vehicle for strawberries and cream.

3 cup cottage cheese (large curd)
¾ cup flour
4 egg (well beaten)
1 cup cream
½ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
10 cardamom seeds (crushed)
Add salt to your own liking
Optional: strawberries and whipped cream for topping

Wash cheese very well and let drain dry.
Mix flour and cheese with a fork.
Add well-beaten eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla, cardamom, and salt.
Bake slowly in 300–350°F oven for 1 hour.
Place pan in a pan of water while baking.

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May 18, 2026 | Posted in:

Overhead image of sun-dried tomatoes on parchment

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Published: May 2026
Author: Jaymie and Lily
Recipe origin: Middle East

Sesame-free hummus is nearly impossible to find, as tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds) is a common ingredient. This delicious recipe proves it isn’t necessary—the hummus is just as creamy and flavorful without it.

Naan bread or pita
¼ cup water
2 TBSP of oil packed sun-dried tomatoes (separate a few, chopped, for garnish)
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground pepper
2 garlic cloves
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained (separate out a few for garnish)
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Toast the naan bread or pita. Slice into triangles.
Combine water, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and chickpeas in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Garnish with chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a few chickpeas, and parsley.

Sesame-free hummus is nearly impossible to find, as tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds) is a common ingredient. This delicious recipe proves it isn’t necessary—the hummus is just as creamy and flavorful without it.

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Egg-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip with Feta

Published: May 2026
Author: Jaymie and Lily
Recipe origin: Mediterranean

For those allergic to eggs who can’t use mayonnaise, spinach artichoke dip can be tricky. This recipe is a great substitute for traditional spinach artichoke dip, especially if you like feta!

14 oz can of artichokes, chopped
1 TBSP olive oil
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
8 oz of feta, roughly chopped or crumbled
6 oz fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup Greek yogurt
1-2 scallions, chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a small baking dish mix together the artichokes, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and feta.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Mix everything together and then add the spinach, parmesan, greek yogurt, and scallions.
Mix again so everything is combined.
Bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve with your favorite crackers, veggies, chips, or crusty bread!

For those allergic to egg and can not use mayonnaise, spinach artichoke dip can be tricky. This recipe is a great substitute for traditional spinach artichoke dip, especially if you like Feta!

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April 17, 2026 | Posted in:

Papa Jimmy’s Deep Dish Apple Pie

Published: April 2026
Author: Papa Jimmy
Recipe origin: USA

Note from Jessie, author of “Papa Jimmy’s Family Cookbook”: To this day, Papa Jimmy’s apple pie is my favorite food. I will eat half the pie in one sitting. Every Thanksgiving Papa would make extra apple pie to send home with me and I don’t know if that apple pie ever saw a Black Friday sunset.

Pie crust (top and bottom)*
Thinly sliced apples to fill
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 stick butter, melted
1 tablespoon tapioca flour
2 tablespoon flour
1 cup water

*Jimmy’s Pie Crust
2 cups flour
3/4 cup lard, cold
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup cold water

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
For pie crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt together.
Cut cold lard into flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry blender until it resembles course crumbs.
Beat egg and cold water together. Slowly add water and egg to flour mixture until dough just sticks together. Dough should be crumbly, but hold its shape when pressed. Wrap in plastic wrap and rest for 20 min before rolling out.

Fill a deep dish pie crust with thinly sliced apples. Pack apples down and fill until over the top of the dish. Add lemon juice on top of apples.
Evenly spread white sugar and cinnamon over apples.
Mix melted butter and brown sugar, pour over apples.
Mix flour, tapioca flour, and water. Carefully pour over pie.
Cover with top crust and dust with course sugar.

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March 24, 2026 | Posted in:

Lindsay’s Favorite Carrot Cake

Published: March 2026
Author: Lindsay @ Heritage Cookbook
Recipe origin: Canada

I came across this recipe 20 years ago at a tree planting camp where I was the baker (then cook) for four summers. In addition to shredded carrots it’s chock-full of warm spices, toasted pecans, and shredded coconut, all offset by a not-too-sweet cream cheese frosting that’s as essential to this cake as the carrots are.

FOR THE CAKE:
2 cups (240 grams) all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
1¼ cups (225 grams) vegetable or canola oil
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups (290 grams) shredded carrots (from about 4 large carrots)
1 cup (105 grams) chopped toasted pecans (chop them fairly finely to make cutting the finished cake easier)
1 cup (90 grams) unsweetened toasted coconut flakes (optional, also chopped up a bit to make cutting easier)

FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature (use two full bricks)
½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups (240 grams) confectioners’ sugar, sifted (start with slightly less, and taste as you go)
Splash of vanilla
Big pinch of salt
Extra toasted pecan halves, for decorating

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the sides and bottoms of two 10-inch round cake pans (or three 8-inch pans) with butter and press a circle of parchment into the bottom of each. [Using just 2 pans still makes a fairly tall cake.]
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking until combined after each addition. Stir in flour mixture with a rubber spatula until there is just a bit of dry flour showing. Add shredded carrots, pecans, and coconut and stir until thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
Divide batter equally between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 35-50 minutes, until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then carefully turn the cakes out onto the rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth/slightly whipped. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar. When all the powdered sugar has been added, turn the speed up to medium and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and stir by hand a bit to make sure everything is fully incorporated.
When the cake layers have cooled, level the cakes with a serrated knife if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top of the cake with an offset spatula. Place the other cake layer on top of the frosting, flat side up. Spread a crumb coat of frosting on the top and sides of the cake with an offset spatula, then chill the cake in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Ice the cake with the remaining frosting. Allow the cake to chill for at least 30 minutes for the frosting to firm up a bit.

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February 14, 2026 | Posted in:

Easy 15-Minute Goat Cheese and Salami Stuffed Dates

Published: February 2026
Author: Sourced from Epicurious; Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton
Recipe origin: USA

From Heritage Cookbook creator Kristin L.’s ‘Make Ahead Dinner Party’ menu!

Serves 8 / Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
3 tbsp. roasted & salted pistachios, chopped
4 oz. goat cheese
3 oz. thinly sliced Calabrese or other spicy salami, finely chopped
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
24 large dates (about 6 oz.), preferably Medjool, pitted
Hot honey (for drizzling)

Mix goat cheese, salami, and lemon zest in a medium bowl. Slice dates in half lengthwise, taking care not to cut all the way through, and open like a book. Stuff each date with a small scoop of goat cheese mixture.
Arrange dates, filling side up, on a large plate or platter. Drizzle honey over and top with pistachios.

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