Such a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tangy citrus flavors with a hint of sweetness. I wanted to – I NEEDED to bake a cheesecake again.This exquisite dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright and refreshing taste of Meyer lemons, resulting in a treat that is both indulgent and satisfying. The crust,…
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This is no ordinary cinnamon roll.Sure, those are absolutely wonderful.But this is even better.Homemade dough, slathered in butter, sprinkled with cinnamon, homemade lemon sugar and candied lemon peel, rolled and baked to perfection, and then topped with cinnamon lemon butter – oh my – can you even wait to dig in? Cinnamon Lemon Sugar Roll…
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It’s gorgeous. It’s rich. It’s thick. It’s aromatic. It’s floral, berry, citrus, all in one. It’s gluten free.It’s Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake (Bars). And, it’s “for a friend.” 😁 Gluten-Free Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Crust:8 Tbs. butter, melted1 cup Pamela’s Gluten-Free Flour Artisan Blend1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. dried lavender1/4 tsp. baking powder Preheat…
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I think it turned out okay. In fact, I’m certain it turned out MORE than okay – magical, to say the least. Curious minds doubted the flavor combination, but I must say apprehension has completely departed the kitchen and the dessert table this time: Honey Lemon Chamomile Cheesecake. It seems to0 good to be true…but,…
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I’ve said this many times before: I don’t necessarily need an excuse to cook or bake anything. I do because I can. And, I certainly needed no special occasion to create a Lemon Salted Caramel Cheesecake. But this time, in fact, I did have a reason. For some reason we got this CRAZY idea with…
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I had another one of those days when I simply felt compelled to cook – to bake – to create something in the kitchen. Mint Lemonade Bread. As we made our way home from a golfing adventure, something completely out of the ordinary for us, I daydreamed about what sort of goodness I could craft…
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Not to toot my own horn or boast about my skills in the kitchen, but I’m pretty darn good. After all, I’ve had quite a bit of practice. I’ve candied lemon peel, I’ve candied orange peel, I’ve even candied grapefruit. This concept is nothing new. However, this time I made a mistake. I left the…
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I recently designed a menu for a dear friend’s gourmet group. I carefully thought out a theme for the evening, poured over the intricacies of the ingredients, and paired each course with a lovely wine. I cooked for the group ~ AND I wined and dined them. The evening was absolutely amazing and quite a…
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