Category Archives: Fruit

Cranberry Orange Bars

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

These tart, yet sweet cranberry orange bars will make the perfect addition to your Christmas cookie tray. I absolutely love this combination of flavors! The fresh oranges and tart cranberries give these bars a refreshing taste with just the right amount … Continue reading →

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Apple Turnovers

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Take advantage of fall’s bounty with these irresistible homemade Apple Turnovers. Filled with grated apples and baked in a homemade flakey puff pastry, what’s not to love?Grated apples are used instead of chopped apples for maximum flavor. The apples are seasoned with lemon juice, … Continue reading →

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Mini Spiced Plum Galettes

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

During the summer I love to make pie and fruit tarts with seasonal fruit but as soon as fall rolls around rustic galettes are one of my favorite desserts to make. They look like they take a lot of time … Continue reading →

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Pflaumenkuchen (Plum Cake)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

This past weekend we went to a party celebrating one of our friends becoming a US citizen. Everyone that came was asked to bring a dish that reflected their ancestral background. My husband Andrew is both Irish and Scottish so … Continue reading →

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Pear Crisp

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Spiced pears topped with crunchy almond streusel and baked to bubbling perfection. The other night after dinner, Andrew expressed that he was craving some warm apple crisp for dessert. Apple crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream have always been … Continue reading →

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Pear and Cheese Turnovers

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Pear and Cheese turnovers with diced pears, pecans and Gorgonzola cheese are baked in a homemade puff pastry. These turnovers are certain to put you in the mood for fall! I made these on Sunday night for a sweet and savory dessert. … Continue reading →

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Seven Links

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

There is a fun game going around the food blogging community called the Seven Links Challenge. Over the past few weeks I have had a lot of fun reading so many food bloggers seven links. I was recently tagged by … Continue reading →

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Mango Chutney

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

Sweet and spicy combination of mangoes, golden raisins, vinegar and exotic spices. This chunky chutney is a delicious condiment for grilled chicken, pork chops or seafood. I first tried mango chutney about a year ago on a piece of grilled chicken … Continue reading →

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Lattice-Top Fresh Peach Pie

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

A homemade fruit pie with a flaky crust is the ultimate summer dessert. Nothing is better than using fresh ripe produce straight from the farmers market to make a delicious pie. For this pie I used my new-found favorite pie crust recipe … Continue reading →

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Peaches and Cream Whoopie Pies

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

Every season I love to take advantage of all of the fresh produce that you can find at the local farmers markets and grocery stores. Peaches are one of my favorite fruits. Every summer I anxiously wait for peach season … Continue reading →

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