Desserts
Some recipes just have a way of making you feel like you’re home, and for my husband Doug, Lillian’s Grasshopper Pie is one of those. Every time his family visited his grandparents in northern Michigan, they’d be greeted by this vibrant green, velvety pie with a crisp deep chocolate crust. The filling is light, airy,…
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This Merry Cranberry Citrus Curd tastes as bright and tangy as it looks, packed with the perfect mix of tart cranberries, sweet orange juice and zest, and a touch of fresh ginger. Its refreshing and vibrant flavor elevates so many desserts and instantly feels like the holidays. As a long time lover of citrus curds,…
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Jewish Apple Cake is one of my favorite celebrations of the fall season. It has a moist texture and rich flavor, enhanced by a burst of gooey cinnamon-sugar apples. Traditionally made in a tube or bundt pan, however, I find making it as a quick bread is a welcome alternative. This version yields two loaves-one…
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Butternut Bars are inspired by a vintage recipe that belonged to my Great Aunt Liz. She made these chewy, buttery treats on repeat for my Dad and his siblings, and frequently baked and brought them in to work to share with her colleagues. While this recipe was mainstay in my Dad’s family, I only recently learned…
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This Lemon Chiffon Tart is a celebration of spring. It pairs a light and fluffy lemon filling with a crunchy and buttery pretzel pecan crust. It’s a bright, nostalgic dessert that comes together quickly and combines wonderful flavor and textural contrasts. So What is A Chiffon Pie Anyway? Chiffon pies originally date back to the 1920s…
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This foolproof pretzel pecan crust is simple as can be and requires only a 10 minute bake time. It is delicious with a tart citrus filling or a chocolate cream filling. To play up on the malty flavor profile, I used brown butter and dark brown sugar. Ingredients Step-by-Step Instructions 1. PREP FILLING COMPONENTS 2.…
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As a kid, instant pistachio pudding always felt so grown-up and decadent. Little did I know, there were little, if any, actual pistachios in it! Over the years, I have come to appreciate the subtle, complex flavor of real pistachio. During a family trip to Italy last year, I swooned over a symphony of pistachio…
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My love of pistachio has always run very deep. As a child, my sense of it was completely skewed and limited to artificial pistachio flavored pudding and cakes, which is basically almond flavor with green food coloring. But over the years, I was awakened to the natural beauty of real pistachios – their stunning, vibrant…
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During the holidays, this melt-in-your-mouth Almond Danish Puff was always staple at my house. Whether a quick Christmas morning nosh, while the kids opened their presents, or as an Easter brunch treat – it is such a happy and festive food memory. As we got older, my mom would often come to my house with…
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This easy pumpkin spice mousse is my go-to fall dessert. Light, airy, and no-bake, it comes together in minutes—just blend the ingredients, chill briefly, and you have a silky, indulgent treat that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining. And because it’s dairy-free, it’s a regular on my Thanksgiving menu, a safe and easy alternative to pumpkin pie for…
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