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Lemon Squares with Herbed Blueberries

As we approach late summer, blueberries are bountiful. While they are just perfect eaten fresh by the handful, if you’re in the mood to dress them up a bit, give this lemon curd tart a whirl. Blueberries tossed in honey … Continue reading

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Frangipane Pear and Ginger Tart

Right about now many of you are probably asking yourselves, “What the heck is frangipane?!” For some reason, this exquisite filling has a pretty low profile in the States. Hailing from either Belgium or France (it’s up for debate), frangipane is essentially a filling derived … Continue reading

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German Apple Tart

There’s nothing quite like travel to get the creative juices flowing. New sights, new sounds, new smells, and new tastes inevitably bring me inspiration. Even the memory of meaningful journeys from long ago can be enough to spark a fresh idea. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Hazelnut Pear Tart

And here is yet another example of my favorite type of dessert: one that provides maximum pleasure but requires minimal effort. This beautiful, gluten-free tart will have people thinking you are a highly trained pastry chef while all you really need to … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cherry Tomato and Bell Pepper Tart

Tomatoes and peppers and onions oh my! Late summer vegetables are in full swing. But at this point in the summer, I’ve had about 9 million tomato salads and I’m ready to put them to more inventive uses. That means … Continue reading

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