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Zucchini Bread Two Ways

July 13, 2011
Zucchini Bread Two Ways

No self-respecting Hunky can grow up without a great zucchini bread recipe. This less-dense variation, made here in muffin pans, is outrageously moist. The recipe below yields about 24-30 full-sized muffins. When I make it, I divide the recipe in half just before adding any pecans and make half with nuts and half without. I [...]

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Independence Day Sweets

July 4, 2011
Independence Day Sweets

A photo tour of this year’s 4th of July goodies.  

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Spiced Blueberry & Peach Parfait

June 28, 2011
Spiced Peach & Berry Parfait

I managed to save the berries from our one urban-blueberry plant for a cool treat this summer. Cardamom and coriander have such an exciting aroma. Paired with a spicy gingered blueberry sauce and peaches, the ice cream pairings are limitless. Honey, vanilla, goat cheese, or lemon flavors would all work great, as would Jeni’s Backyard [...]

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Chili Lime Fruit Salad

May 3, 2011
Chili Lime Fruit Salad

You may not be surprised to learn that Pittsburgh has been rainy for 21 out of the past 34 days. It’s no wonder I’m longing for sunshine and summer to get here! So I’ll break the drearies with a summertime post. (And you’ll forgive me if I revive it in melon season…) This stunning and [...]

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Easter Pavlova with Berries

April 14, 2011
Pavlova with Fresh Berries

Want to wow your family this Easter with a stunning and simple dessert? Try a pavlova – a pillow of marshmallowy meringue topped with sumptuous whipped cream and a sauce of fresh berries and jam. It’s perfect for a light dessert after a summertime meal, but I like to serve it after brunch. There’s nothing [...]

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Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake

April 10, 2011
Cinnamon Bun Cheesecake

I had this idea when I was eating a Cinnabon roll. They make the topping out of cream cheese, so why not make a cheesecake with the same flavors? The crust of this cheesecake is made from cinnamon roll discs. Bake them for half of the time on the package instructions to keep em gooey [...]

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