Baked in Vermont

Gesine Prado throws a backyard birthday party for her husband, Ray. She bakes both savory and sweet party foods, from a Creamy Artichoke and Tomato Tart to a showstopping Flaky Birthday Berry Pie with a Celebratory Jaconde.

Gesine Prado invites a few friends for a baked brunch and cider-making in the barn. The menu is full of apple-inspired brunch favorites including Apple Cider Donuts, Latticed Apple Slab Pie and a Sparkling Apple Cider Cocktail.

Gesine Prado makes a home-cooked meal for football players from her husband Ray's alma mater, Dartmouth College. She bakes a Hearty Pork Pie with a Big Green Salad and tops it off with The Big Winooski Fudge Cookies and cake.

Gesine Prado hosts her knitting club's monthly get-together and stitches together a menu of small appetizers including Cheese Puffs and Steak Hand Pies. Dessert includes a Charlotte Royale Ice Cream Cake and Homemade Caramels.

A chill in the Vermont air inspires Gesine Prado to make a meal cozy enough to eat by the fire. She bakes a hearty Turkey Pot Pie with a Biscuit Crust and uses the same dough for a Roasted Plum Shortcake.

To celebrate the holiday season, Gesine Prado hosts a gingerbread house-making party for her friends. She bakes Pistachio Cinnamon Stars and Gingerbread Cookies in cheerful shapes and sets out Sugared Spicy Almonds for snacking.