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Fresh Strawberry Pie
Before the last of the fresh summer strawberries start to disappear from the farmers market, make this pie. It’s easy and sinfully good. Fresh Strawberry Pie Make the pie crust according to instructions and bake. Make pudding according to instructions. In a small pot, make the strawberry glaze. Combine cornstarch, sugar and water. Bring to…
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Peach Melba Popsicles
You might have the last few fresh and local peaches at your farmers markets or grocers. If you don’t, snag some from your freezer. This is a good reminder of summer weather before the fall settles in. Peach Melba Popsicles Adapted from Smitten Kitchen 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup whole raspberries 2…
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Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
This cookie recipe never fails me. It’s so good and never lasts more than a couple days in the cookie jar. Make some with nuts and others without and tell me which ones you prefer. Chocolate Chip Cookies Credit to Smitten Kitchen again! 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (120 grams) firmly packed…
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Honey Cakes
These are typically eaten for the Jewish New Year to insure a sweet new year. I’m a bit late posting because I wanted to see how well they froze. The answer: perfectly! These would be wonderful holiday gifts too especially in the little loaf pans. Honey Cake Exact recipe from Smitten Kitchen 3 1/2 cups…
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Peach Cobbler
I was waiting to post this recipe because I wanted to see how it freezes. Oh mah japles! It turned out so well. A couple weeks ago, when I had sooooo many peaches from our harvest, I made this recipe to every step but the final baking. I froze it and then vacuum sealed it.…
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Nectarine Ice Cream
“A perfect after dinner palate cleanser,” says the hubby. David Lebovitz’s The Perfect Scoop has my favorite ice cream and sorbet recipes. Since I had pounds and pounds of nectarines recently, I made his Peach Ice Cream recipe with a few minor adjustments (like the fruit exchange). Nectarine Ice Cream 1 1/3 pounds ripe nectarines…
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Peach Crisp
I’ve made tons of crisps over the years. I’ve done all the berry combinations and have always loved how easy they are to throw together. Then, I had this one. You guys, it is mind blowing good. The peaches with the pecans, not to mention the stick of butter. It is perfectly crispy with warm…
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Cranberry and Pear Pie
This pie has become a Thanksgiving staple. It has even (gasp!) replaced my pumpkin pie. It’s the perfect amount of tart but not too sweet compliment to ending a rather filling meal. I know that it’s January but I didn’t get a chance to post this in November. I did see cranberries at the grocery…
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No Fail Pie Crust
Did you know that with an extra 30 minutes, you could have the most flaky and delicious pie crust for your creative self to add any kind of sweet or savory goodness to? I still think buying a pie crust is the easy option but there’s something extra in your pie when you make the…