Dessert
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While I was at the market today, I found beautiful Cara Cara oranges so I made these cranberry orange scones. Cara Cara orange is a type of navel orange with reddish pink color inside. Similarly, they are seedless, juicy and sweet, It’s definitely one of my favorites. What can be more Christmasy than cranberry and orange? I […]
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It’s Christmas time and I always look forward to baking these almond sesame thumbprint cookies.What I love about it is the buttery dough (like short bread) flavored with almond extract. The coating of sesame seeds add crunch and nuttiness. When filled with raspberry and apricot preserves, it’s just cookie heaven! The other thing that I […]
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Holiday chocolate treats. They are everywhere. Although I love chocolate and cookies, I also make these chocolate dipped apricots and trail mix bark as a healthier option. Because they’re sturdy and keep well, they’re perfect for snacking or as edible gifts. Above all, there is no baking required, no added sugar, and it’s super easy […]
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In honor of Thanksgiving season, I’ve created this pumpkin pecan ice cream for dessert. I had so much fun using my ice cream maker last summer that I think I will be making more. And why not pumpkin when it’s the classic flavor of the season? By itself pumpkin is quite bland so it needs […]
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For Halloween I thought I’ll make this mixed nut brittle as a treat for the adults. Some of us don’t really enjoy eating all the candy from the store. I’ll wrap it in clear bags, then tie it with a pretty bow and my guests can take it home. Somehow we all feel less guilty […]
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Since mangoes are one of my favorite fruits, I thought I’ll try making mango ice cream. Flavored with fresh ripe mangoes, this ice cream is soft, creamy and just so delicious! Using Fresh Mangoes When picking mangoes, it needs to be perfectly ripe, not too soft and mushy. Cut the mangoes lengthwise from the stem […]
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When life gives you peaches, make pie and tarts. Our little peach tree which we just planted last fall surprised us with fruit this summer. So some of them are going in these rustic easy dessert with plums and apricots. Easy and Quick Tarts What makes this recipe easy is the puff pastry I used […]
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‘Tis the season for berries and what better time to make this delicious mixed berry yogurt cake. The flavor of this cake reminds me of a shortcake topped with fresh berries and whipped cream. With tea or coffee I enjoy it plain, and sometimes with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. What’s in the Mixed […]
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One of the most delicious sweet crepes to make are these strawberry and raspberry crepes. It can be served for breakfast or dessert. Italian mascarpone cream cheese makes for a yummy creamy filling. Once assembled it is a show-stopper and will please anyone. Best of all, it tastes so good. What’s not to love? What’s […]
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Making a fruit crisp with apples. pears and cranberries is a great way to use winter fruit. It’s so easy because you don’t have to worry about making a pie crust. All you need to do here is mix and dump. The sweet aroma when it’s baking fills up the house. When it’s done, the […]