Linzer tarts are as versatile as your imagination-- and an assortment of cookie cutters-- will allow. I have made them for Valentine's Day, Fourth of July and Christmas and simply changed the way I presented the design to fit the occasion. (See all the photos examples below.) This recipe comes from the cookbook Alice's Tea Cup, a tea house ... Read More about Raspberry-Lemon Linzer Tarts

One of my favorite vacation spots (and favorite places on Earth for that matter) is beautiful Mount Desert Island in Acadia National Park, Maine.  {{While vacationing there I learned that the residents stress the second syllable (/dɪˈzɜːrt/ dih-ZURT) in the French fashion, while others pronounce it like the English common ... Read More about Jordan Pond Popovers

I found this decadent dessert while searching for some healthy alternatives to a traditional blondie bar on Instagram. Plandbased RD had a fantastic alternative that caught my eye. This recipe utilizes chickpeas which takes the place of some of the flour and eggs normally used in this dessert. The substitution results in higher protein content, ... Read More about Chickpea Blondies

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I love getting creative with herbs in my baking, especially herbs that I've been tending to for weeks or the ones grown at my CSA farm share. The fragrant combination of lemon and lavender in this recipe speaks spring and summer to me. Take them on a picnic, or enjoy with a cup of tea. They also make a lovely addition to your Easter or Mother's ... Read More about Lemon Lavender Short Bread Cookies

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