RECIPE: Key Lime Donuts For National Key Lime Pie Day

[1] Key Lime Pie Donuts from The Baker Chick, one of our favorite baking bloggers. Sign up for all of her recipes (photos #1, #2 and #5 © The Baker Chick). [2] Take a big bite: They’re delicious! [3] A slice of classic Key Lime Pie (photo © Ariana Suàrez | Unsplash). [4] Key limes…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Macarons & Cookies From Ron Ben-Israel Treats

Ron Ben-Israel is one of America’s most acclaimed designer of wedding and other special occasion cakes (see them at WeddingCakes.com). His superb cake art is sought after for the most elaborate events. He also makes small cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, and for fans who can’t go too long without having one of his cakes. But…
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RECIPE: Heirloom Tomato Tart For A First Course Or A Side

September is California Wine Month, and the Wine Institute of California has wine pairings to go with the last of the great summer produce—like this Heirloom Tomato Tart. This savory, colorful tomato tart in perfect for late summer, when tomatoes are at their flavor peak. Serve it in: Thin slices as an appetizer. Medium slices…
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RECIPE: Savory Cheesecake As A First Course

We love cheesecake. Ninety-nine percent of the time it’s a sweet cheesecake, but every once in a while we come across—or decide to bake—a savory cheesecake. There’s no sugar. Using a base of cream cheese—just like dessert cheesecake—it’s an unsweetened cheesecake that combines savory ingredients: herbs, vegetables, seafood and/or other cheeses. Savory cheesecakes are always…
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FOOD FUN: Add Beauty & Protein To Your Brownies With Almonds

[1] Top your brownies with almond “flowers” (photo of espresso brownies © NordWood Themes | Unsplash). [2] In addition to protein, almonds are one of the healthiest nuts (photo © Murray’s Cheese).   No one would refer to brownies as a protein food. But here’s a fun way to add some protein to your brownies:…
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