Fruit tarts are one of my favorite desserts because there are so many variations and wonderful ways to prepare them. For me though, it seems they almost always go something like: basic tart dough, creamy filling, and fruit layered on top. Don’t get me wrong, I love all those variations and I have a long [...]
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Here’s my big problem with cherries – I love them so, so much in their pure form that I almost never bake or do anything with them because before I do, I end up eating them all. I wait all year long for cherry season and when it is finally here, I eat them like [...]
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Pie dough is one of those things that a lot of people, even some really good bakers, find intimidating. I’m not exactly sure why, but I’m amazed at the number of people who resort to purchasing the frozen kind. It’s so easy to make your own, and requires only pantry staples so you can make [...]
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It may not be true of everyone, but most people eat with their eyes first. This is why I prefer cookbooks that have a picture for every recipe. Despite my best efforts, I sometimes skip over perfectly lovely recipes because there is no picture to make me realize their potential. Thankfully this recipe was a [...]
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A long time ago I shared with you all my most favorite pizza dough ever. It completely changed my feelings about homemade pizza, and finally I preferred my own creations over carry out by far. Recently I realized that a lot of the tips and tricks that have become second nature to me have never [...]
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Everyone needs a good recipe for a basic crusty bread. It is a welcome accompaniment to almost any meal and guests are always impressed to find you made something so delicious yourself. As with many homemade yeast breads, this one is fairly simple. Most of the work is simply waiting for the dough to rise [...]
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Doughnuts have been on my list of baking goals for quite a long time, but for some reason I was a little intimidated by them. I’m not sure why – it’s basically just a fried brioche dough. I think more than anything I was overwhelmed and that with so many recipes to choose from, I [...]
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It’s only been a year since I discovered that I actually do like pecan pie, and since then I have embraced this fact with open arms. Since I’m new to this sort of dessert, I didn’t know there was a way to improve upon it, but there is – add chocolate! The first time I ever heard [...]
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I think we all know by now that most dishes featuring tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella are bound to be a hit, right? Right. There was no doubt in my mind that we would love this tart, and we certainly did! After all, pizza margherita with tomatoes and herbs from our garden is one [...]
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