Tag Archives: citrus

Cranberry Quince Skillet Tart with Orange and Sweet Almond

Posted on December 13, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

I’ve come to think of quince as a sort of magical fruit.  It starts out fuzzy like a peach, growing on a fragrant plant that’s apparently also cultivated for its flowers.  A bowl of quince sitting on your counter will … Continue reading →

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Three Lemons: A Pie In Reverse (Crisp Meringue Crust Filled With Lemon Custard)

Posted on November 14, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

A little over a year ago, my husband gave me a potted lemon tree for my birthday.  He’d long known how much I’d loved lemons.  (He’d also seen how jealous I’d been of our neighbors, whose prolific trees I’d pass … Continue reading →

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Tangy, Buttery Grapefruit Cake with Creamy Grapefruit Curd

Posted on June 29, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

On a recent evening, my husband came home with a full shopping bag from Moe’s Books. (Not an unusual scenario.) At first I perked up at the thought of new reading, but then I noticed the odd shape of the … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Clove Cookies

Posted on June 7, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

After each visit to see family for the holidays, my husband and I are ever grateful to head home with full bellies and a car packed with leftovers, from stuffing and gravy to containers of cranberry sauce. My soon-after-Thanksgiving tradition has become not one of shopping, nor … Continue reading →

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Little Lemon Yogurt Cakes

Posted on May 24, 2012 by ButterSugarFlowers

When I got invited to an outdoor potluck wedding recently, I knew immediately what I would bring: my favorite lemon cake.  Made with yogurt in the batter, the cake is immensely moist and dense, and it’s refreshingly summery with bright, … Continue reading →

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