Name: Blackberry Cobbler
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted unbleached flour (sift before measuring); 1/2 cup cold lard (1/4 pound); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch; 5 cups blackberries (1 1/2 pounds); 4 thin slices unsalted butter; Milk or cream for brushing

After this old-fashioned style of blackberry cobbler (it's actually more of a double-crust pie) has been in the oven for about 20 minutes, your kitchen will be filled with the winy fragrance of blackberries. Miss Lewis loved to serve it warm, with the syrupy juice spooned over the crisp yet yielding topping.

Cooks' note:

Dough can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before rolling out.

Recipe notes

Chocolate Guinness Cake

A generous glug of stout gives this snackable loaf a malty depth.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Béchamel Sauce

This classic 15-minute sauce is your secret weapon for homemade mac and cheese, chowder, lasagna, and more.

Apple-Walnut Charoset

A warmly spiced Ashkenazi charoset, perfect for your Passover seder—or spooned over yogurt the next morning.