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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Jolly Holiday Edible Food Gifts
Since we don’t plan on entertaining much during this COVID holiday season, curbside delivery or mailing edible food gifts are the best way to express our love to family, friends, and neighbors. My friends and I have practiced edible gift-giving for years and refer to these gifts as consumables. “No gifts please, we don’t need […]
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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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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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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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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