Lemon Vanilla Mint Shortbread Tartelettes

We had a party! Actually, we didn’t have the party, our neighbors did. But, we got to participate, and that’s just as great! Sangria and tapas. I offered to bring dessert. Something “tapa-ish,” bite-sized, and not too sweet. A tapa (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtapa]), in Spanish cuisine, is an appetizer, or snack. It may be cold (such…

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Classic Crème Brûlée

What’s a special celebration ~ or a symphony of special occasions ~ without a Crème Brûlée? Classic Crème Brûlée 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 Tbs. vanilla extract 8 large egg yolks 3/4 cup white sugar 6 Tbs. superfine Bakers’ sugar Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Pour the cream into a medium saucepan and add vanilla…

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