Category Archives: Desserts

Gingered Pear Tart (and How to Make Pie Crust Pastry, Gluten-free, too)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Margaret

  Sometimes you just need pie. Growing up, we never had pie. I hardly knew what it was. Plummy streusel cakes and fruit strudels and nut strudels and buttercreamy torten – now those, I knew what they were. Poppy seed … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Mud Sauce – Thick, Rich, Hot-fudgy Chocolate Sauce

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Margaret

Everybody needs a knock-em-dead store-cupboard dessert to wow guests. The kind you quickly throw together when you hear the dog bark and see unannounced guests pull into the driveway. Or the kind you whip up in two minutes when you … Continue reading →

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Decadent Little Truffles – Smooth and Creamy (gluten-free and dairy-free, too)

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Margaret

Every holiday needs a little indulgence, and a little time to relax. These little truffles will give you both. They are smooth and rich and decadent enough to feel like a rich indulgence and so quick to make that you … Continue reading →

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