Tag Archives: sweets

Mango Meringue Pie with Coconut Macadamia Crust

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

I love this time of year at the market, when mountains of fragrant mangoes seem to surround me as I shop.  Mangoes lure me in with their promise of sweetness and a juicy, tropical taste.  When I thought about making … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Spring Flowers: Hibiscus Pistachio Meringues

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

As I was leaving work last Friday, I felt even more compelled than usual to bake over the weekend. There was no particular event to bring dessert to, and no one was expecting any treats from me. My desire to … Continue reading →

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Sweet Sesame Matzah Bars

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

You don’t have to be Jewish or even to have participated in a Passover seder to be familiar with matzah crackers.  They’re crisp and dry and plain on the palate — put simply, they’re much like a giant water cracker.  … Continue reading →

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Oatmeal Raisin Hazelnut Pie

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

When I first decided to make an oatmeal-cookie-like pie crust, I couldn’t imagine a finer filling than creamy, plump raisins.  What a better way to emulate the classic cookie that’d inspired me?  But something was missing.  For one, I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Tart Mandarin Orange Cheesecake

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

One of my favorite things about winter is as simple as this: eating a mandarin orange.  In the darkest days of the year, the little fruit comes into peak season like a timely gift.  With a burst of vibrant color … Continue reading →

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