This Recipe comes from Kimberly Flower, who got it out of an issue of Cook’s Illustrated, Nov 1, 2007. Vodka is essential to the texture of the crust and imparts no flavor——do not substitute. This dough will be moister and more supple than most standard pie doughs and

Ingredients:1 cup sugar3–4 tbsp. flourPinch salt5 cups fresh or thawed raspberries, stemmed2 tbsp. butter, cut into small piecesDirections:Combine sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Add raspberries and gently toss until well coated. Place filling into pie crust — I recommend the Vodka Pie Crust Recipe. Bake

Ingredients:2 pounds fresh strawberries1/2 cup sugar1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice2 tbsp. fresh green basil, minced6 tbsp. corn starchDirections:Wash the strawberries, then remove the hulls.Leave very small strawberries whole, cut larger ones in half or quarters.Add the prepared berries to a bowl with the 1/2