Nectarine and Blueberry Tart I made this tart with the idea that I’d write a post about how simple it is to make this beautiful and delicious dessert. It is, though it does take a bit of time. Just look up a recipe for …
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Blueberry Napoleon with crème fraîche and Raspberry Powder I didn't make this to be a Fourth of July dessert, but I realized afterwards that it bears some kind of metaphoric resemblance to an American flag, except …
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Crispy Quesadilla with Pecorino and Onion & Garlic Jam Pretty much everyone loves a quesadilla. Whether you are feeding a 3-year old with mild Monterey jack, or a sophisticated foodie with taleggio and grilled figs, a …
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Cherry-Pumpkin Seed Muffins From The "Farm To Table Cookbook" - Recipe Sarina gave me this beautiful new book, the The Farm to Table Cookbook: The Art of Eating Locally by Northwest author Ivy Manning for our …
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Vegetarian Paella With Artichokes And Green Beans I know, when you think paella, you think seafood paella. But the real main event is beautifully cooked, tomato and saffron infused short-grain rice with a caramelized …
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Gougères with Blue Cheese and Rosemary Goo what? Gougères, pronounced "goo-zherz". You make a simple choux paste (aka pâte à choux) dough, mix in some cheese, and bake them. There is no chemical or yeast leavening, …
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