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Mixed Berry Crisp

Mixed Berry Crisp 4 cups mixed berries ((such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries – strawberries should be cut into ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies

Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies 1 ¼ cups bread flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup Dutch ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Berry Meringue Short Cake

Berry Meringue Short Cake 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup granulated sugar¾ cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt2 ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)1 14- ounce can sweetened ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Summer Squash Galette

Summer Squash Galette 2 cups all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted, cold butter cut into ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies

Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies Truffle Filling1 cup heavy cream4 cups semisweet high quality chocolate chipsPeanut Butter Cookies8 ounces unsalted ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Lime Curd Meringue Tart

Lime Curd Meringue Tart Sugar Cookie Crust1 stick plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg yolk1 ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Healthy Granola Bars

Healthy Granola Bars 2 cups old-fashioned oats½ cup sliced almonds½ cup pumpkin seeds½ cup sunflower seeds1 cup shredded sweetened coconut ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons poppy seeds½ cup 1 stick unsalted ...
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Muffins, Quick Breads, Recipe

Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés

Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés 6 17x12 inch sheets phyllo dough (thawed)5 tablespoons melted butter or oil2 tablespoons ...
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Recipe, Soufflés

Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls)

Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls) Dough:1 cup plus 3 tablespoons whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated ...
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Recipe, Yeast Breads

Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender Ice Cream 2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk2 ½ tablespoons dried lavender flowers¾ cup granulated sugar4 large egg ...
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Custards, Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Chocolate Soufflés

Chocolate Soufflés Sugar for dusting ramekins1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup whole milk¾ cup high quality semisweet chocolate ...
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Recipe, Soufflés

Fastest Baked Custard Ever

Fastest Baked Custard Ever 2 large eggs2 cups whole milk¼ cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractGround cinnamon for sprinkling ...
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Custards, Recipe

Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen

Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen

Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Air-Fried Donuts

Air-Fried Donuts 1 cup whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large egg3 ½ cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated ...
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Recipe, Yeast Breads

Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads

Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads 3 cups granulated sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 ounce can solid pack pumpkin3 large eggs2 cups ...
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Quick Breads, Recipe

Elderflower Italian Buttercream

Elderflower Italian Buttercream ¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup water5 large egg whites½ teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar4 tablespoons ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Pistachio Almond Filling

Pistachio Almond Filling Makes approximately 2-2 ½ cups 2 cups pistachios (blanched)¼ cup confectioner’s sugar½ cup packed ((8 ounces) almond ...
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Confections, Recipe