Samantha Seneviratne
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RecipeCinnamon Rolls with Currants and Pecans
Tiny dried currants and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans give these classic cinnamon rolls a little upgrade.
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RecipeSour Cherry Cheesecake Bars
Sour cherries are gorgeous. Their bright red skin practically sparkles. But just like the rubies they resemble, they can be hard to come by. Look for them at your local…
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RecipeMarmalade Cakes
These buttery, tangy corn cakes are pretty enough for a party but not so sweet that you couldn’t enjoy one for breakfast. While a traditional marmalade rarely includes vanilla beans,…
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RecipeTrue Love Cake
This sticky semolina cake is the first cake I ever made in my grandmother’s kitchen in Sri Lanka. The fragrant, cashew-studded treat is served throughout that country at teatime or…
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ArticleA Pinch of Salt: The Not-So-Secret Ingredient in To-Die-For Desserts
A little salt enhances decadent butterscotch, chocolate, and caramel desserts.
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RecipeSalted Caramel Apple-Pear Tart
As delicious as it is pretty, this lattice-topped tart combines fall fruit with warm cardamom in a tender hazelnut crust. Salted caramel ties the flavors together, and large-crystal sanding sugar…
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RecipeBrowned-Butter Banana Cake with Salted Dark Chocolate Ganache
Toasty browned butter and salted dark chocolate icing transform a simple banana-nut cake into an unforgettable dessert. A few pinches of flaky sea salt on top are a clue to…
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RecipeSalted Butterscotch Crème Brûlée
Salt lends depth to this rich butterscotch custard and keeps it from entering too-sweet territory. For best results, use ramekins that are about 3/4 inch deep. Once baked, the custards…
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ArticleWatermelon
Summer's iconic fruit does more than rule the picnic table. In the kitchen, it shines in recipes both sweet and savory.
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RecipeSmoky Grilled Meatball Subs
The pork meatballs in these saucy sandwiches get a double dose of smoky flavor: first from smoked paprika and then from the grill. Sweet, fire-roasted chiles and grilled tomatoes form…
