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Simple Black Forest Cake

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This rustic cake combines all the elements of a fancy Black Forest Cake — chocolate cake, cherries, whipped cream, and a healthy dose of kirsch — in the simplest form.

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If your vision of black forest cake happens to involve Maraschino cherries, this particular take on the genre is not for you. Fresh Bing cherries, full of bright sweetness, make this simple black forest cake a perfect summer dessert. With its easy preparation, no fuss presentation, and chocolate-fruit indulgence, this layer cake is a serious winner.

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Baked Brie with Honeyed Cherries & Toasted Pecans

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Perfect for its ease, deliciousness, and impressive presentation, Baked Brie with Honeyed Cherries and Toasted Pecans will be a hit at your next party.

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Summer’s warm weather and longer days make it a great season for spontaneous entertaining….

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Savory Corn Pancakes with Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream

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Topped with Lime-Cilantro Sour Cream and sprinkled with chopped bacon, these Savory Corn Pancakes taste like little bites of summer.

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While my kids love to make sweet pancakes, like these little chocolate-chocolate chip numbers that are really more dessert than breakfast, I managed to talk Tessa into helping me make some Savory Corn Pancakes the other day….

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Balsamic Roasted Strawberries with Ginger-Spiced Waffles

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Flavor-packed and delicious, Ginger-Spiced Waffles topped with Balsamic Roasted Strawberries works well as an indulgent breakfast or a simple dessert.

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I‘ve been addicted to balsamic roasted strawberries since my husband mixed them into homemade ice cream a few years ago. …

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Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad

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Give stale bread new life in a simple, flavorful Tuscan Bread and Tomato Salad. Garden-fresh tomatoes really shine in this easy-to-prepare recipe.

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Most of the time, my family can’t keep up with the steady stream of food experiments taking shape in my kitchen.  Fortunately, disposing of cupcakes, cookies, and brownies — even imperfect ones —  is easy to do;  I can usually count on neighbors or friends to take excess sweets off our hands….

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What the Spuck? | S’mores Tart

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This S’mores Tart’s decadent graham cracker-inspired crust holds a thick layer of chocolate ganache topped by homemade marshmallow fluff.

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My friend Peg always brings her train case camping.  This small boxy suitcase contains essentials like toothpaste and deodorant, but more importantly, it contains the necessaries for fireside facials….

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Tomato & Onion Tart

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Roasted tomatoes really shine against a backdrop of rich caramelized onions, nutty Gruyere cheese, and flaky pastry crust in this Tomato & Onion Tart recipe.

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Every time I bite into a juicy, luscious home grown tomato, the chorus from Guy Clark’s “Home Grown Tomatoes” plays in my head like a soundtrack:  Home grown tomatoes, home grown tomatoes What would life be without home grown tomatoes? Only two things that money can’t buy That’s true love and home grown tomatoes.

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Savory Zucchini Pancakes with Basil and Blue Cheese

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These zucchini pancakes — featuring grated squash tossed with leeks, herbs, and blue cheese — taste fantastic with spicy dipping sauces.

Zucchini Pancakes with Basil & Blue Cheese | Flour Arrangements

We’re currently keeping up with our zucchini crop by sharing squash with willing takers, but I can see that soon I’ll need to start doorbell ditching our prolific harvest on people’s front steps. …

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