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Dark and White Chocolate Terrine with Raspberry Sauce

This layered dark and white chocolate terrine with raspberry sauce is a barely frozen dessert like a semifreddo. It's a...

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Lemon Meringue Pie

I always think of my dad when I think of lemon meringue pie. Or, as dad preferred to call it,...

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Gingerbread Cake with Brandied Apples

I jazzed up this gingerbread cake with a brandied apple topping. Baking gingerbread will fill your kitchen with enticing aromas!...

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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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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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Moosewood Cinnamon Walnut Brownies

These Moosewood cinnamon walnut brownies can be adapted to include cinnamon or other spices, your favorite nuts, or chocolate chunks.

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Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

We are never too old for cookies and milk! These Oatmeal Cranberry cookies are satisfying as a breakfast snack or...

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Alfajores Cookie Recipe

Alfajores, a classic cookie from Argentina, combines two of my favorite ingredients, shortbread and creamy dulce de leche. I’m excited...

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