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5 Minute Pie Crust: I’ll bring the butter, you grab the berries
This spring, I took an amazing pastry class out in LA from Pastry Chef, Clemence Gossett. So while Pillsbury may have a place in my freezer, this 5 Minute Pie Crust has become a fantastic addition to...
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Virginia Belle’s Brownies
My folks were out here this past week to celebrate the MasterChef premiere with AJ and me. I didn’t waste a minute asking them to whip up a few of the dishes that remind me of my childhood. I have...
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Banana Muffins
This recipe is another one of my mom’s that I remember from when I was little. She used to make the most delicious Banana Coconut Tea Bread that she would serve when friends would come for an...
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Pies, Pies, Pies! From Berries to Stone Fruit, Happy Summer!
Berries and stone fruit are on sale right now in New England! AJ and I are talkin’ pies tomorrow AM on FOX 25 Boston. Try this 5 minute pie crust as your foundation for celebrating summer in New...
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Key Lime Pie with Coco-Macadamia Nut Crust and Greek Yogurt
This is one of my favorite summer desserts. There is nothing like chilled custard-y lime flavors to refreshen the palate on these hot summer nights. This recipe is extremely quick and easy. The...
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Anna’s Molten Lava Cake…approved by Joe Bastianich
Pressure test? psssh! This dessert will wow:) My recipe is quick and easy. The trick is to measure and prep every ingredients so you can quickly combine once you get moving. This chocolate heaven is...
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Red Porridge with Cream (Rød Grød med Fløde)
When I was 16, I lived in Denmark for 6 months. Some of my nearest and dearest friends are Danish and I grew up with special Scandinavian traditions and specialities mixed into my life back on...
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Macarons~ An Autumn Trio
Let’s face it, macarons are chic little buggers. How can we even think of calories when something is this adorable and well dressed? With a few basic tools and a little finesse, macarons are simple...
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September Roasted Peach Cake
I’m 34 weeks pregnant and love the extra 300+/day calories the pregnancy books all agree I should be consuming! It’s September in New England and peaches are ready for pickin’. This Peach Cake is a...
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PUMPKIN! I love you…
Brave goes Barefoot and celebrates Fall with Ina Garten’s Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting and Toffee Crunch! Yields 10 Cupcakes Pumpkin Cupcakes 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2...
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Walnuts and Gingersnap Crust- Grab your fork!
OK, no sooner did I get off the phone with my mother-in-law to confirm the dishes I will bring down for Thanksgiving this year (PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE at the top of the list!) did I find out that my 3...
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Little Apron, Big (Chocolate) Bark
Tis the season for holiday parties… and Hostess Gifting. Who doesn’t love chocolate?! This bark recipe is quick and easy. The cooling time can even be expedited in the fridge. I picked up a variety...
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Feed Your Inner Bunny
Carrot Cake is on the menu this Easter! While I will be making loads of mini cupcakes for the kiddos, I couldn’t overlook the adults who love to indulge in this classic sweet treat. I had so much...
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Smile…I Made You a Trifle
Is it just me, or does everything taste more exciting when you eat or drink it from a jar?! Here, the beloved trifle made its way into a glass packed with country charm – perfect for a treat on the...
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Tequila My Mango
CHILLED MANGO WITH TEQUILA & LIME – part cocktail, part irresistible dessert There is a heat wave sweeping across New England and nothing screams summer louder than top shelf tequila and lime…am I...
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Mammy Two-Foot’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mammy Two-Foot’s Chocolate Chip Cookies The Chocolate Chip Cookie certainly must be the most time honored and celebrated American Sweet Treat of our time. And while there is an abundance of fantastic,...
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Rhubarb Thyme Cakettes with Lemon Zest Crumble
Our friend Rick lives just north of Boston on a beautiful farm and keeps our fridge stocked with fresh chicken eggs. Friday, we got an extra bonus when he brought us nearly 5lbs of RHUBARB. ‘Tis the...
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5 Minute Pie Crust: I’ll bring the butter, you grab the berries
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Bubbling Black Plum Crisp
Crisp Autumn air is a call to the kitchen for me. The delightful yet chaotic summer schedule is replaced by a welcomed structure and my little family finds a fresh routine. My orange clove candles...
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Fall Heaven Cupcakes have arrived!
Pure Olivio olive oil and organic pumpkin puree are the secret to a dream like moist density in this fall spice cake. Topped with a to-die-for Maple Cream Cheese frosting and a little Heath Bar Crunch?...
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