Blueberries. Let’s envelop them in a cocoon of slightly tart lemon curd and slightly sweetened whipped cream. We’ll add some toasted coconut to this Lemon Curd Mousse with Blueberries for crunch. Call in the troops. Dessert is ready.
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gluten-free (or not) peach tart
Whoever said that gluten-free desserts probably aren’t so good never had this one. I’m not trying to confuse you with the whole Gluten-Free (or Not) Peach Tart wording. On the contrary, I’m emphasizing that this one can be made either way with excellent results. All it takes is to choose your flour based on your
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cheesecake-stuffed peach halves
If you like your peaches pure and simple, this one’s for you. These guys are just a bit fancy. Slightly dressed up, so to speak. Rather than taking the time to bake a whole homemade cheesecake, you’ll simply top off each peach half with a dollop of cheesecake cream. Thus the name – Cheesecake-Stuffed Peach
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strawberry chocolate shortcakes
Before we dig into the recipe for these tasty treats, let’s start at the beginning. I’m sure you’re all familiar with the farm-to-table rebirth. Some refer to it as farm-to-fork. It’s all about enjoying locally grown food without the distributors or stores getting in the way of optimum freshness. Just-picked goodness.
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not-too-sweet cherry & red wine sundae
How would you like to serve this amazing dessert at your next gathering? It will take just twenty-five minutes of your time. At the most.
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quick & easy blueberry hand pies
Have lots of fresh blueberries on hand? Looking for a not-too-complicated way to create a homemade blueberry treat? These Quick & Easy Blueberry Hand Pies are for you.
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easy-to-make cheesecake with lots of berries
Gotta love this time of year. All of that locally-grown fresh fruit, especially those berries! Lots of berries. So delicious. And good for you, too. Once in a while though, we may want to indulge a bit with those berries. Like by using them to top off some rich and yummy cheesecake.
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peach-vanilla slab pie
Slab pie. It’s the perfect crowd-pleaser. Bring this to your next backyard barbecue. Your friends will thank you.
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ina garten’s peach & blueberry crumble
Peaches & blueberries. Topped with a crispy buttery crumble. It doesn’t get much better. But wait …top that off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Now you’ve got my attention.
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gluten-free ice cream sandwiches
Let’s continue the gluten-free celebration. I have a few – four to be exact – dark chocolate cookies left from yesterday’s batch. They just happen to be perfectly round and flat …just the right size and texture to hold some ice cream. Time to make some Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches. The cookie recipe can be
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tres leches cake with berries
Tres leches cake. Also known as pan tres leches. Translated, you have “three milks bread.” But don’t be fooled. This is not bread. It is cake at its best.
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mascarpone tart with strawberries
Strawberries are about to be plentiful in my neck of the woods …here in southern New Jersey. We have access to delicious berries from California and Florida throughout most of the year. But you can’t beat the flavor and freshness of fruit that’s just been locally harvested. This Mascarpone Tart with Strawberries gives your freshly