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Tag Archives: dessert
Peach Crumb Cake
Since the produce vendors still have fresh peaches on their stands, I made one last peach dessert over the weekend. A simple crumb mixture pressed into a cake pan, a layer of peaches, and topped with more crumb mixture. With … Continue reading
Nectarine Tart
We spent a couple of days in Atlantic City last week, and except for pouring waffle batter on a waffle iron at the hotel’s complimentary breakfast – I didn’t have to cook. So when we got home, I pulled some … Continue reading
Peach Tart
This tart is a snap to throw together – a press in dough, sliced peaches, and a sprinkled topping. A short bake time is perfect for the heat wave we’ve been having!
Strawberry Blueberry Tart
Three cheers for the red, white, and blue! Since it’s the 4th – I made my favorite fruit tart from The Frog Commissary Cookbook. A light crust, brushed with melted chocolate, filled with a sweetened cream cheese, and topped with … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged 4th of July, dessert, fresh fruit, Steve Poses, The Frog Commissary Cookbook
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Lemon Sour Cream Pie
This is the pie that I served with Easter dinner – light, lemony, creamy – perfect!
Apple, Pear, and Cranberry Pie
This started out as being an apple cranberry pie, since I had a bowlful of pears on the table, I thought I may as well throw some of them into the mix. Adding brown sugar to the fruit resulted in a slight … Continue reading
Friday Five – Number Forty Eight
Forty eighth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged dessert, domestic bliss, happy couples, Jello, lingerie
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Apple Cranberry Crumb Pie
This was another of the desserts I made for Thanksgiving, it got rave reviews! There’s a nice contrast between the sweetness of the apples and the tart cranberries. So I made another for Christmas – I froze it, unbaked without … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged dessert, dim the lights, make ahead, pie
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Lovin’ From The Oven – Apple Cake
It was freezing cold on Sunday, and I wasn’t in the mood to venture out. I was bored and decided to get my domestic groove on. Clean the grout in the bathroom? Nah. Dust the chandelier? Pfft. Just then, I … Continue reading
Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven, Mrs. Crankipants, News
Tagged apple cake, apples, bake, dessert, Food, Mrs. Crankipants, Paula Deen, smitten kitchen
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