Salted Fig & Olive Confiture Challah Bread

I have shared before that before I began baking with Valerie (she truly taught me everything I know if the baking and pastry realm) I was terrified of batter, dough, bread, crust, and the like. COOKING was my thing – no chemistry involved, no measuring – just sense and feel. Well, over the years I’ve…

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Lemon Rosemary Almond Fig Lasagna

One of the greatest compliments I’ve ever received in my life (I’m sure you’ll think I’m silly), was a phone call from Brian: “What is this filth? I bit into this store-bought lasagna (if you can even call it that) and could not believe my mind! Where is my homemade New York Spaghetti Pie? You’ve…

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Acorn Fig Puff Pastry Quiche

As much as I adore the sunshine and warmth of summer, I still have winter on my mind (don’t we all – it’s only just begun!).Winter squash and crisp apples may be the only few things I truly enjoy about the season that chills me to the bone.Thus, I choose to make the most of…

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