Tag Archives: what to make for dessert

Apple Pear Galette

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Tina

Looks like we’re slowly easing into fall. Gone is the oppressive heat and humidity, and we’re heading into sweater weather. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I made an enormous pot of soup and this apple – pear galette. Granny Smith … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Crostata

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Tina

The pint containers of fat blueberries in the market were just too good to pass up. I bought three – one to eat after lunch, and two to make a crostata. Crostata is sort of a lazy man’s pie – … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Lattice Pie

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Tina

I labored over a pie for Labor Day! Because it’s a holiday, and because we’re about to bid adieu to the gorgeous, locally grown strawberries in the market. Hard to imagine another summer is drawing to a close, but I … Continue reading →

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Brown Sugar Peach Blueberry Pie

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Tina

One of the best things about summer are the fruits to make pies with. I love peach pie, and the addition of blueberries, makes it even better! 

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Lemon Tart

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Tina

I love lemons. When I was a teen, I spritzed myself with Love’s Fresh Lemon Body Mist and shampooed my hair with Lemon Up shampoo. Aah, Lemon Up shampoo – the yellow bottle with the plastic lemon cap! It’s still … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Tina

The strawberries in the market on Saturday were too gorgeous to resist. I bought two quarts – one for eating, and one for dessert. A tart shell, brushed with melted dark chocolate, with a sweetened cream cheese filling, and crowned … Continue reading →

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Lemon Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Tina

Lemon desserts always makes me think of spring, and although the temperatures still feel winter-like, there’s always this lovely, citrusy cake. 

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Chocolate Cream Pie

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Tina

Chocolate cream pie is a diner classic, and was the decadent finish to our Easter dinner. It’s also very easy to make, a pre-baked crust, chocolate filling made on top of the stove, topped with sweetened whipped cream. Of course, … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Cream Pie

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Tina

Mary Bailey probably didn’t serve this pie to George on Christmas Eve, but I’ll bet she would have if she had the recipe! Sure, it’s not a traditional holiday pie like pumpkin, pecan, or apple – but since the boy … Continue reading →

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Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Tina

Just when we’re pied out from Thanksgiving, Joe’s birthday rolls around and it’s time for cake! This Hawaiian Wedding cake is named for the addition of crushed pineapple and coconut, and it’s delicious! It could also be baked as muffins … Continue reading →

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Killer Chocolate Cupcakes

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Tina

These are the perfect cupcakes to take on a summer picnic or to the beach. They’re rich, soft, and full of chocolate chips – so good, you’ll want to eat two. So good, they don’t need frosting, and really, who … Continue reading →

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Assorted Fruit Tart

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Tina

So Tuesday was my friend Dan’s birthday, and I know this because one of the Boy’s many talents is keeping track of everyone’s birthdays – friends, family, as well as celebrities.He’s been keeping us keenly aware that August 1st is … Continue reading →

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Peach Blackberry Galette

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Tina

Yep, more of the “Fill and Fold Faux Pie”!  What makes it even easier is my newly discovered method of dropping peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds, then an ice bath, which makes the skins slide off. Assembly time … Continue reading →

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Strawberries & Ladyfingers

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Tina

The strawberries on 9th Street were gorgeous over the weekend, I decided that strawberry shortcake would be on the menu for our Father’s Day dinner. I didn’t want to make biscuits or sponge cake – I wanted to try something … Continue reading →

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