FOOD FUN: Deconstructed Blueberry Pie Recipe

Deconstructed blueberry pie à la mode (photo © Linda Anctil).   We are huge fans of Linda Anctil, a Connecticut-based chef, and caterer whose blog, PlayingWithFireAndWater.com, makes us want to show up at meal time and befriend her. She’s a great deconstructionist chef and caterer, and it’s a pleasure to look at her concepts and…
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RECIPE: No Bake Frozen Pineapple Cheesecake

[1] Frozen, not baked (photo © Safe Eggs). [2] Canned pineapple is easier, but fresh pineapple gives a much, much better flavor (photo © Produce Marketing Guide).   Following up on yesterday’s review of the No Cook, No Bake Cookbook, we have a no cook, no bake dessert for you: Pineapple Cream Cheese Cake. It’s…
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RECIPE: Tart Cherry Fruit Soup

Tart cherry soup can be a starter or dessert. Photo courtesy ChooseCherries.com.   Here’s a follow-up to our recent recipe tip on fruit soup, which included a recipe for chilled blackberry soup. This recipe is easy as can be, using tart cherry juice. You can serve it as a starter; we like it as a…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Where’s the stack of mozzarella and tomato slices? This Caprese salad is deconstructed. Photo courtesy Great Performances | NYC.   Take advantage of the beautiful tomatoes now at farmers markets to create an elegant Caprese salad like this. There’s just a small window each year to enjoy heirloom tomatoes, so budget to have them every…
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RECIPE: Popcorn Ball Ice Cream Sandwiches

Make an ice cream sandwich with a “popcorn ball” sandwich. Photo courtesy Popcorn.org.   August 2nd is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Sure, ice cream between two cookies or thin slices of cake makes a great sandwich. But try something different this year: Make the “sandwich” part from popcorn balls. This recipe takes the ingredients…
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