From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Blackberry Lime Pudding Cakes

by Sara on June 29, 2009

I adore these little cakes. The original recipe built on lemon curd by turning it into individual-sized cakes, perfect for a dinner party. But this time, I wanted a dessert that hinted of the magic of summer. I wanted the same freshness that citrus always seems to impart, but I also wanted an explosion of [...]

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Summer Fruit Crumble

by Sara on June 23, 2009

During the summer when it’s unbearably hot, most people probably wouldn’t even consider turning on their oven. I am not most people.
I had some peaches and raspberries that were just beyond the peak of ripeness; if I didn’t eat them or cook with them, bacteria would be happy to enjoy those fruits instead. I simply [...]

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Individual Pizzas

by Sara on June 20, 2009

“Just cheese, please.”

That’s the response you’ll get from my brother and sister-in-law’s niece when asked what she wants on her pizza. In my family, we frequently make individual pizzas at parties, so everyone can pick exactly what they want. And we all get a kick out of that little voice, politely asking that we not [...]

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Slow-Cooker Chili

by Sara on June 5, 2009

Chili in June? When temperatures are below normal by a good ten degrees, slow-cooker chili is a great weeknight meal. It’s effortless, but it also freezes beautifully, so even if you only have one day of cool temperatures, you don’t have to worry that the chili will go to waste. And if, during the middle [...]

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