spumoni tart - pistachio, chocolate, cherry - sliced

Spumoni Tart

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Nutty, fruity, and chocolaty, this Spumoni Tart takes all the classic flavor profiles of Spumoni ice cream–pistachio, maraschino cherry, and well…chocolate–and turns them into a layered dessert that turns tradition upside down while still being wholly delicious. It wasn’t summer in the Chicago suburbs (or spring, or fall…) unless there was a quart-sized container of …

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Balsamic Blueberry Bacon Pie

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With a juicy pop of sweet blueberries in every bite, this Balsamic Blueberry Bacon Pie is one that you’ll want to make year round. Whether you’re using fresh blueberries or frozen, this pie is a standout. Balsamic vinegar brings a bit of tartness and bite to the fruit filling while the rye crust is buttery, …

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red wine chocolate and raspberry tart - ganache - slice

Red Wine Chocolate and Raspberry Tart

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Looking for an impressive but simple dessert to make for a loved one? Or just something delicious to hit all of your sweet cravings? This Red Wine Chocolate and Raspberry Tart is the perfect slice to treat yourself or anyone else. A buttery, crisp chocolate shortbread crust is layered with a red wine and raspberry …

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apple and blackberry galette - pie - almond

Apple and Blackberry Galette

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Sweet and tart with the fresh flavor of crisp Granny Smith apples and juicy blackberries, this Apple and Blackberry Galette is held together with a tender and flaky crust that features a bit of almond flour and some ground cinnamon for extra flavor. You can just do no wrong with an apple, especially when you’re …

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winter fruit crisp - apple - pear - cranberries - orange - honey

Winter Fruit Crisp

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This Winter Fruit Crisp brings a bit of freshness to the colder days of the year. Both sweet and tart, this crisp uses apples, pears, and cranberries to balance the two flavor profiles. Topped with a nutty oat topping that brings a bit of texture to every bite, this crisp is easy to throw together …

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Mini Sticky Toffee Gingerbread Cakes

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Spicy, soft, and smothered in either a sticky toffee sauce or with sticky toffee buttercream, these Mini Sticky Toffee Gingerbread Cakes are a Christmas dream come true. Actually, they’re just a fall and winter dream come true because, if I’m being honest, you won’t want to limit yourself to making these just during the holidays. …

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Chocolate & Orange Mini Loaf Cakes

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Rich, moist, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, these Chocolate & Orange Mini Loaf Cakes have just about everything you could ask for in a chocolate cake: soft, light crumb, plenty of chocolate flavor, and a little something extra to amp up the chocolate while also balancing its bittersweet notes. It’s no secret that I …

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pumpkin and rosemary biscuits - savory - breakfast

Pumpkin & Rosemary Biscuits

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These Pumpkin & Rosemary Biscuits bring Fall flavors to attention, bringing a twist to the traditional breakfast staple. With a little bit of cumin, cayenne, and paprika, these biscuits take pumpkin–a flavor usually seen in lattes and doughnuts and any delicious Fall sweet–and make it savory for an exciting change on the pumpkin craze. I …

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Cookies N Cream Scones

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These Cookies N Cream Scones are just about everything you could want in a sweet scone–they’re not overly sweet, they’re crumbly, and they’re slightly moist. They’re perfectly delicious without any glaze or additional sugar on top. Chock-full with crumbled up pieces of Oreo Cookies, the Cookies N Cream flavor fills every bite of these scones. …

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Caramel Apple Crumb Bars

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With a lightly spiced apple filling, these Caramel Apple Crumb Bars are the perfect dessert to celebrate the cooling weather, changing leaves, and the season of sweaters, apples, and corn mazes. Moist and tender with just the right hint of sweetness, these bars are both comforting and addictive. Despite the fact that it is still …

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