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Black Pepper Dill Pancetta Cannoli
May 29

Black Pepper Dill Pancetta Cannoli

Cannoli (Italian: [kanˈnɔːli]) are Italian pastries consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pastry dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing ricotta—a staple of Sicilian cuisine. They range in size from 9 to 20 centimetres (3+1⁄2 to 8 in). In mainland Italy, they are commonly known as cannoli siciliani (Sicilian cannoli). Some food historians place the origins of cannoli in 827–1091 in Caltanissetta in Sicily, by the concubines of princes looking…

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Brandy Caramel Pear Pie Tart
Dec 23

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Brandy Caramel Pear Pie Tart

Apple tarts are so … yesterday? Well, they are a thing.Apple-cinnamon is also a “thing.”But, the NEW thing, is Brown Sugar Cinnamon Brandy Caramel PEAR pie tart!Yes, pear cinnamon – really a brown sugar-cinnamon pie crust, baked into a tart pan, smothered in slightly sweet mascarpone cheese, and then topped with brandy-caramel cooked pears and…

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Summer Swiss & Kale Sunflower Pesto Quiche
Jul 4

Summer Swiss & Kale Sunflower Pesto Quiche

“Quiche is the best!”No kidding! They truly are “Pretty Much THE BEST THING EVER!”I think I’ve told you before – quiche was one of the very first things I learned to bake with my mom and I FONDLY remember that. I’ll cherish those moments with Mom in the kitchen. Thank you, Mom. And, thank you,…

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Raspberry Rose Rosettes
Dec 3

Raspberry Rose Rosettes

Roses are red all times of the year. And, now that the holidays are REALLY upon us, it’s time to adorn the house with red, red, red … red roses in our house. Sure, poinsettia and amaryllis are much more seasonal and traditional, but I’ll take a red rose anytime! 🌹 They are sensual, sexy,…

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Pumpkin Apple Garam Masala Manchego Galette
Nov 23

Pumpkin Apple Garam Masala Manchego Galette

Sometimes I really do feel like Goldilocks.Everything has to be just perfect for my palate.I once read that creating such standards for anything (even food) sets us up for unhappiness.I disagree. ONLY in terms of food – I’ll take perfection any day, as long as I’m the chef.Just sweet enough, but not too sweet.Just enough…

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Mango Apricot Stilton Pecan Galette
Oct 20

Mango Apricot Stilton Pecan Galette

I feel like mangos and apricots are a natural combination of flavor and texture. Sweet and tangy.But, in my life, I need a little bit of sour, a lot of bit of crunch, and just as much salt.Thus, Mango Apricot Stilton Galette.With a crunchy homemade pie crust, this “flattened pie,” of sorts, provides a hint…

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Chocolate Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie
Aug 26

Chocolate Chocolate Cherry Cream Pie

At one point in time, I baked a very special Chocolate Cream Pie for a good friend.HER friend saw photos and planned a visit, saying, “Do you think Ashley would make that again while I’m in town?” I responded, “Well, no. I never make the same thing twice. But, I’ll make you two a version…

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Salted Margarita Key Lime Pie
Jul 13

Salted Margarita Key Lime Pie

The Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) is a citrus hybrid (C. micrantha x C. medica) with a spherical fruit, 2.5–5 cm (1–2 in) in diameter. The Key lime is usually picked while it is still green, but it becomes yellow when ripe. The Key lime is smaller, seedier, has higher acidity, stronger aroma, and thinner rind than the Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia). The Key lime is valued for…

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Sweet Potato Graham Almond Butter Cream Pie
Nov 8

Sweet Potato Graham Almond Butter Cream Pie

So, Starbucks has been going strong with the the pumpkin spice theme since August.I must admit, I adore a savory version of cinnamon, clove, anise, and cardamom all year long (Garam Masala and Chinese 5 Spice are part of my daily routine). But most of us hunker down with these flavors only as winter approaches.The…

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Cranberry Apple Spiced Pie
Jan 23

Cranberry Apple Spiced Pie

Apple pie is a thing all year round. Cranberry pie is a thing around the holidays, as is pecan pie – Bourbon Pecan Pie, to be specific. Well, the holidays have passed, but I’m still baking pie and I firmly believe everyone should follow suit. And apple pie is always a thing. We live in…

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