Recipes

Desserts

Lemon and Sherry Spritzer

2 drinks (can easily be doubled)

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For variations, try swapping out the orange peel for another citrus such as grapefruit or meyer lemon. You can also dip the finished candied orange peel in melted bittersweet chocolate for a more decadent treat!

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Berry and Frangipane Tartlets

Frangipane sounds fancy, but it's just ground almonds held together with a bit of butter, eggs, and sugar. Classic frangipane calls for blanched almonds which will yield a more lightly colored tart, but I don't mind the rustic look of these guys. In the fall and winter, feel free to sub pears, apples, or quince for the berries.

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Mango Yogurt & Granola

I think I was dreaming about this recipe last night. I woke up, went straight to the kitchen and instead of making coffee, I started grabbing ingredients from the pantry to make granola.

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Apple Chips

I borrowed the technique for these from Rivka, whose Cocoa Pear Crisps, were an early recipe contest winner. You don't need to add anything to the apples, but I often sprinkle half of them with a little cinnamon to keep things lively. Feel free to experiment with different spices like ginger, allspice, or even cardamom.

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Salt Encrusted Prime Rib

This salt-encrusted prime rib is juicy, perfectly cooked and super flavorful. It makes an impressive centerpiece for holiday gatherings and special meals.

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Crème Fraîche Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries and Herbs

Fantastic. The addition of the buttermilk and the crème fraîche (I used sour cream) to a standard panna cotta gave a great mouthfeel to the finished dish. It was smooth but not as sour or tart as I'd feared it might be, and it had a great clean finish. I used vanilla bean, which I really recommend if possible. We topped our panna cottas with macerated cherries and mint, and they were fabulous -- a great summer dessert!

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Crabmeat Boats

I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. You can also spread the filling on small rolls and serve them as an appetizer.

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Sweet Potato Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

This sweet treat always makes an appearance at our Thanksgiving table. The year Mom chose to make another dessert instead, she heard lots of protests!

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Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies

'These cookies are not for the faint of heart. They are decadent and rich, and best accompanied with a glass of milk.'