What a perfect summer sweet! This pudding and compote combination has everything I love in a summer dessert. It uses the best local produce, is cool and very easy to put together without heating up the whole house with the oven. It can be rustic and casual served in little mason jars or an eclectic mix of small glasses and containers, or made elegant and sophisticated in … [Read more...] about Buttermilk Pudding with Blueberry Mint Compote
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Blueberry Earl Grey Scones
I am not much of a blueberry muffin eater. I think I have had so many bad cafeteria and coffee shop versions that I am a little averse, though my Blueberry Cobbler Loaf or Maple Blueberry Loaf hit the spot. So, I do love baking with fresh, in season summer blueberries. I sometimes make blueberry biscuits, but as I prepare for my summer trip to London … [Read more...] about Blueberry Earl Grey Scones
Burrata with Pickled Cherries and Hazelnuts
I adore burrata. I know it has become sort of ubiquitous and some might say overplayed, but when I see it on a menu, I almost always order it. The delicious springy mozzarella with the oozing stracciatella cream filling lends itself to so many amazing accompaniments. I started my burrata journey with roasted tomatoes, like this smoky tomato version, but quickly learned the joys … [Read more...] about Burrata with Pickled Cherries and Hazelnuts
Strawberry Margarita Bars
I love a sweet bite riffing off favorite cocktails, from Aperol Spritz Cookies to Pimm’s Bars or a Gin and Tonic Cake. It takes a pretty standard idea to the next level. A simple strawberry bar with a snort of tequila and a dash of lime is something special, and a perfect end for a Mexican-style meal, like Slow Cooker Chilorio or Chicken Tinga. I posted a Strawberry Margarita … [Read more...] about Strawberry Margarita Bars
Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
I gorge on strawberries when they are in season, and rarely eat them when they are not, which makes them a special seasonal treat. I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, out of hand in in all sorts of treats. This rich and tender crumb cake is a fantastic way to add strawberries to breakfast, though in all honesty this could also be a dessert with a scoop of ice cream, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
