So, you want to make a pie - I promise, it’s not as hard as it seems! While buying pie crust is definitely the easier option, making your own crust takes no time at all and can make your final product even more fulfilling.
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No, really. It’s the easiest AND the most delicious. This salad is crisp and fresh with a dash of tangy-ness - perfect for a quick bite after you hop out of the pool!
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I’ve always been a sucker for tarts (no pun intended!). Whether it’s for breakfast, dessert, or just a mid-day snack, tarts have always been a winner in my house. This delicious Sage and Apricot Tart is quick and easy to make and is perfect on a warm summer night. If you want to go crazy, add some vanilla ice cream on top!
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Snap peas are in your grocery store all year long, but I get so excited when I see the local ones pop up at the farmers market. They are so tender and perfect you can almost just snack on them by themselves. But this twist on a recipe from my book is a way to take that crisp, light flavor and turn into something even more flavorful.
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I have to admit that I am always a skeptic when someone says 'gluten-free'. Often-times substitutions just mean something that tastes a lot worse than the original. But when something is already gluten-free - like a great flourless chocolate cake - I am right on board.
You would not think that empanadas fit into that category but in Ecuador they actually do. That's because they use starchy plantains to make the dough. When I first head about Luis Jaramillo's version at his restaurant Fifty I was intrigued. And then I tasted them and now I am a convert.
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What if there was a perfect scone recipe that didn't make rock hard scones an option? Well you are in luck, because we have found it.
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I'm such a sucker for anything with potatoes and a loaded baked potato is something I can never say no to. But I'm always ready for a twist on a classic and starting from scratch with sweet potatoes is the perfect place to rethink the dish we've come to know and love.
Greg Proechel of Ferris showed us his aspirational take using purple sweet potatoes. Watch his recipe to get inspired for a version of your own.
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Spring is here and with it I think we can fully declare ice cream season has started (although lets be honest - does it ever really go away?). But I'm truly a sucker for a great ice cream sundae. There is something about the combination of flavors and textures that can hit the spot and feel so nostalgic.
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