Make-Ahead
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RecipeGilded Butter Tarts
These butter tarts are based upon those of Ethel Ralph, my husband’s maternal grandmother. I use half butter in my dough for flavor, but retain the lard in her memory…
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RecipeBlack Forest Marshmallow Kisses
These chocolate-covered marshmallow cookies offer a slightly grown-up take on a childhood treat, still wrapped up in an adorable package. The shortbread base is delicate and brownie-like, so that the…
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RecipeBasic Simmered Beans
Though you can make your bean soups with canned beans, cooking dried beans is not only easy and gives you beautiful, creamy-textured beans, but you also have a flavorful broth…
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RecipeZesty Cranberries with a Bit of Spice
If you’re one to make that coveted ‘day-after sammy,’ there is nothing better than warmed biscuits sandwiched with a dollop of these cool cranberries, nestled in between the turkey, dressing,…
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RecipeMake-and-Freeze Blueberry Hand Pies
Simple blueberry hand pies are one of summer’s greatest treats, and they can hold up in the freezer as long as you make sure to mitigate some of the potential…
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RecipeFreeze-and-Bake Fresh Tomato Lasagna
Lasagna isn’t a dish we typically associate with freshness, but there is a way to brighten up the classic by starting with uncooked, peak-season tomatoes and adding in ricotta, fresh…
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RecipeSalted Shrikhand with Pistachios
This is the most luxurious yogurt dessert you'll ever have. In this easy Indian sweet, yogurt is strained until extremely creamy, mixed with cardamom, saffron, and sugar, then finished with…
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RecipeBlackberry Buttermilk Ice Cream Sandwiches with Lychee-Glazed Brown Butter Cookies
There are many surprising layers in these decadent sandwiches, but it’s the fragrant lychee glaze that amplifies the juicy berry flavors of the ice cream.
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RecipeVegan Avocado-Key Lime Ice Cream Bars
For the dairy-free ice cream, which gets its aromatic brightness from key limes and richness from avocado and coconut milk, be sure to use a coconut milk that contains only…
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RecipeShredded Beet and Red Cabbage Slaw with Tahini-Lime Dressing
Beets make for an unexpected star in this vibrant slaw, and a tahini dressing blended with lime and garlic is far from traditional. The result: layers of sweetness and saltiness,…
