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Lemon Granita
LEMON VERBENA SORBET Yield: Makes about 1 pint 2 cups water 1 cup sugar Juice and zest from 2 fresh lemons 2 sprigs mint, lemon verbena...

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Tomato Basil Granita
Refreshing and light, this can be served for a first course or as dessert. You can use store bought juice, or if you are like me and have...

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Peach Jam
Peeling is optional here. I’m somewhat of a leave it like it is, kind of cook, so I rarely peel things. This is great served with duck,...

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Roasted Peaches
Serves 4 4 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 1 vanilla bea or rosemary sprig Large pinch salt...

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Brown Sugar Peach Cheesecake
From my book, "Making Artisan Cheesecake" Quarto 2015 this is my favorite summertime cheesecake. You can also substitute any fruit puree....

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Peach Ice Cream
I made homemade peach jam, but store bought works well, or you can substitute honey. I also added 1 teaspoon of the Burlap and Barrel...

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Lemon Meringue Pie Demo
Lemon Meringue Pie Flaky Pie Dough Makes enough for 1 9 inch double-crust pie or 2 single 9-inch pies This recipe from my grandmother,...

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Kohlrabi & Daikon Salad
This is my favorite type of salad - incredibly delicious from its simplicity. You can use carrots, radishes, or veggies you have on hand...

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Vegan Cashew No Bake Cheesecake
For the crust: 1 ¾ cup vegan graham crackers or cookie crumbs 2 tablespoons coconut sugar 8 tablespoons melted coconut oil For the...

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Chocolate Cherry Truffles
Makes 40 to 50 small truffles 1 pound semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup pitted cherries (I'll use whatever I...

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Cherry Pie
Makes 1 - 9 inch pie I love sour cherries in general, but definitely in baking - they are so delicious! Recipe adapted from Nick...

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Cherry Handpies
Makes 16 handpies I love sour cherries in general, but definitely in baking - they are so delicious! Recipe adapted from Nick Malgieri. 1...

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Cherry Jam
Makes 2 pints 3 pounds cherries, stemmed, pitted, and coarsely chopped 3 cups granulated sugar ¼ cup lemon juice Zest of 2 lemons Combine...

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Fast Peanut Butter Fudge
This is my dad's favorite fudge and my mom who didn't love to bake would make it because it is so simple. I don't where the recipe is...

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Eloise’s Biscuits
Makes 8 biscuits So thankful to Eloise, my grandmother, for this recipe. I hope she knew she was the inspiration for my love of all...

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Asparagus Tart
Makes 8 pieces 1 bunch asparagus, ends trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 large egg ¼ cup asparagus...

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Asparagus Soup
Basic and delicious. If you want to make this creamy, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream or creme fraiche at the end or toss in a few...

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Asparagus Pesto
This recipe is all the reasons why I love not using recipes… I may have added more pistachios and Parmesan because I adore them, but I...

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Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon
Serves 4 1 ½ pounds baby potatoes 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 - 16 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced ¼ cup...

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The Best (and Easiest) Lima Beans You'll Ever Eat
Creamed Lima Beans I grew up eating these year-round. My granddad grew limas, and he would freeze them for year-round. . In my house,...

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