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Chocolate Amaretto Pots de Creme

These rich, luscious pots of chocolate creme can be made ahead and refrigerated.  Just take them out a few minutes before serving.  Garnish with amaretto-laced whipped cream and candied violets....

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Carrot and Almond Cake

Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil + extra for the pan 3 cups roasted almonds 3 medium eggs, separated 1 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar Juice and finely grated zest of a lemon Pinch of salt 10 oz. carrots,...

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Divine Flourless Chocolate Cake

Ingredients 12 ounces dark chocolate (minimum 70% cacao), chopped 6 eggs, separated 2 sticks butter (8 oz.) 1 ¼ cup sugar You will also need: Small saucepan 10″ Cake pan or 12 individual ramekins...

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Individual Fruit Gratins with Almonds and Kirsch

Ingredients 1 cup superfine sugar ½ cup honey 1 vanilla bean 2 ½ cups water 2 ¼ pounds fresh stone fruits (such as peaches or apricots), peeled ¾ cup powdered sugar 1 ½ cup finely ground almonds 10 T...

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Fruit Clafoutis

Ingredients 1/2 pound fruit (fresh cherries are traditional) ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4  cup almonds, ground to a fine powder (almond flour) Salt 2 eggs 2/3...

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Flaky Crusts for Pies and Tarts

Ingredients 2 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour 1 t. fine-grained sea salt 1 T. sugar 2 sticks (1/2 pound) butter, cut into 1 T. pieces About ¾ cup cold water You will also need: Food processor with...

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Choosing Strawberries

(1) Buy strawberries that are in season locally. Look for organic or at least pesticide-free. (2) When it comes to strawberries, bigger is usually not better. I really like the small berries that are...

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Tips for Buying and Serving Cheeses

When buying cheeses:  (1) Look for a good, reputable cheese monger and make sure they offer samples. (2) Take your time in the cheese shop – study the signs, the descriptions and the visual...

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Roasting Beets

One of my favorite vegetables throughout the winter and early spring is beets. I like to roast them and serve them simply with a honey vinaigrette dressing. Of course, they are also good in salads, as...

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Bi-Rite Ice Creamery

So, have you tried the salted caramel ice cream from Bi-Rite Creamery yet?  OMG!!!!  It has such a deep caramel flavor, with that touch of salt – exquisite!  It is made using organic Straus family...

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