Sweets

Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookies are another family holiday tradition. It's just not Christmas without my raspberry filled thumbprint cookies.

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Maggie’s Birthday Carrot Cake

This carrot cake recipe is an honored tradition in our family. Carrot cake is my daughter Maggie's favorite cake!

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Cherry and Roasted Pecan Scones

Cool brisk fall mornings invite inspiration like these scones in the kitchen. I relish the luxury of joining friends after...

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Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Caramelized Pears

This pumpkin panna cotta with caramelized pears fulfilled all of my criteria for fall and was easy to make the...

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Blackberry Jam Cake

Jams add moisture and intense fruit flavor to cakes and tarts like this blackberry jam cake. This loaf cake is...

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Honey Polenta Cake

I used almond meal and polenta combined with sourwood honey that I picked up on my recent trip to North...

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Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

Imagine this, creamy coffee flavored frozen cream wedged between two chocolate cookies. This is not your typical ice cream sandwich.

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Fig Preserves

I love fresh fig preserves. I prefer whole fig preserves cooked slowly in a simple syrup with a few lemon...

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Caneles de Bordeaux

These classic french custardy cakes, caneles, are wonderful for breakfast, tea, or dessert. It is rare to find a canele...

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Fig and Almond Frangipane Tarts

During my search for a fresh fig dessert, I came across Ottolenghi's recipe for fig and pistachio frangipane tartlets in...

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Blueberry Muffins

These blueberry muffins are not overly sweet like some. They are light, not too dense, and overflowing with blueberry goodness!

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Blueberry Crumble

Blueberry crumble with vanilla ice cream is the perfect summer dessert. The crumbly oat & cinnamon topping only takes about...

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