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Salted Butter Tart

Salted Butter Tart

February 25, 2010 19 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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An utterly decadent caramel fills this wonderfully rich tart. And the use of salted butter gives the dessert the right amount of salt to balance the sweet.

Sweet Potato Tart Tatin

Sweet Potato Tart Tatin

November 25, 2009 1 Comment posted by David Leite  
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Sweet potatoes get an elegant twist in this sweet potato tart Tatin. A rich caramel adds depth and the flaky pastry crust just the right amount of crunch.

Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel

Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel

November 22, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Think pumpkin pie, but with its Thanksgiving finery on. A streusel topping gives the bourbon-pumpkin tart a special toasted walnut-cinnamon flavor and crunch.

Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pure Pumpkin Cheesecake

November 18, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This pumpkin cheesecake from Rose Levy Beranbaum is what it says: pure pumpkin flavor. It’s a great autumn treat that’s even better with a drizzle of caramel.

Potato-Bacon Pizza

Potato-Bacon Pizza

October 13, 2009 1 Comment posted by David Leite  
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For this potato-bacon pizza, creamy yellow potatoes are laid on fresh mozzarella. Bacon, and fresh Parmesan cheese, are scattered on top of the pizza.

Potato Piroshki

Potato Piroshki

September 15, 2009 7 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Potato piroshki are the classic hand pies of Russia. Filled with potato, onion, and dill, the piroshki can be fried or baked. One of our must-make piroshki.

Raspberry-Cinnamon Streusel Tart

Raspberry-Cinnamon Streusel Tart

August 23, 2009 11 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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What makes this raspberry-cinnamon streusel tart special is utterly fresh raspberries and Sri Lankan cinnamon. Seek out the best raspberries you can find.

Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate and Cinnamon

Banana Cream Pie with Chocolate and Cinnamon

August 11, 2009 3 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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This chocolate banana cream pie is a traditional banana cream pie that has been kitted out with a chocolate crust and ganache, bananas, and whipped cream.

Raspberry-Nectarine Pie

Raspberry-Nectarine Pie

July 20, 2009 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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For this summer pie recipe, dead-ripe nectarines and tart raspberries are combined in a flaky crust. An unbeatable summer pie ideal for entertaining.

Rustic Corn, Tomato, and Basil Tart

Rustic Corn, Tomato, and Basil Tart

July 14, 2009 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This is the perfect summer tart recipe. It showcases ripe heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, and basil, and the tangy goat cheese pulls it all together.

Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Tart

Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Tart

June 23, 2009 3 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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An easy-to-make tart filled with tomatoes, onions, red peppers, and black olives all nestled in a flaky, savory crust. A brunch, lunch, or dinner tart.

Ricotta Tart with a Chocolate Crust

Ricotta Tart with a Chocolate Crust

June 8, 2009 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Essentially a cheesecake, this recipe calls for a chocolate crust and a filling made from ricotta cheese flavored with orange zest and orange and lemon juices.

Portuguese Almond Torte

Portuguese Almond Torte

February 10, 2009 7 Comments posted by David Leite  
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Dense and almond-rich, this flourless cake is favorite among the Portuguese. It’s flavored with lemon zest and cinnamon, and has just a touch of vanilla.

Mushroom Quiche with Goat Cheese

Mushroom Quiche with Goat Cheese

December 18, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Julie Dreyfoos  
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A good, basic quiche recipe can handle a variety of vegetables, herbs and cheeses. With mushrooms, dill, and goat cheese, you’ll want to make this often.

Carrot Crostata

Carrot Crostata

December 13, 2008 3 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Take time to make this delicious and beautiful Italian carrot tart and amaze your guests. Based on a recipe from the Italian magazine, La Cucina Italiana.

Cornish Pasties

Cornish Pasties

October 30, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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These Cornish pasties are sturdy pastries filled with meat, such as beef, plus lots of vegetables, including potatoes, onions, and carrots. Kids love them.

Brown-Bag Apple Pie

Brown-Bag Apple Pie

August 3, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This pie, baked in a paper bag in the grill, is filled with apples and topped with brown sugar streusel. Impress guests by ripping open the bag at the table.

Frozen Lemon Meringue Pie

Frozen Lemon Meringue Pie

July 4, 2008 1 Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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This is a cool spin on the classic lemon pie. A sorbet-ice cream filling stands in for the usual custard and the whole pie gets popped in the freezer.

Chocolate Budino Tartlets with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

Chocolate Budino Tartlets with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

July 4, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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For this dessert, chocolate crusts cradle a creamy chocolate custard filling that’s garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt.

Honey-Ginger Apple Tarts with Cinnamon-Sugar Walnuts

Honey-Ginger Apple Tarts with Cinnamon-Sugar Walnuts

April 25, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Chopped apples, walnuts, and a drizzle of honey give these croustades, or tarts, their wallop of flavor. The crispy, flakey pastry isn’t bad, either.

Feta and Dill Tart with Lemony Spinach Salad

Feta and Dill Tart with Lemony Spinach Salad

April 7, 2008 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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The cool, slightly bitter spinach leaves, which are tossed in a dill, lemon juice and oil dressing, contrast nicely with the tangy, hot feta cheese tart.

Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

Brownie Swirl Cheesecake

September 27, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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The highlight of this cheesecake is its chocolate brownie crust and squares of brownies baked into the cake. On top is a swirl of bittersweet chocolate.

Mimolette Cheese and Apple-Cranberry Galette

Mimolette Cheese and Apple-Cranberry Galette

September 7, 2007 Leave a Comment posted by Linda Avery  
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Mimolette is a French cheese similar to Gouda and pairs very nicely with apples and dried cranberries in this galette–a fancy name for a French tart.

Tomato Pie

Tomato Pie

August 19, 2007 10 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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This tomato pie is filled with dead-ripe tomatoes, herbs, Cheddar cheese, and mayo. The crust is textural foil to all the tomato goodness inside the pie.

Bacon and Goat Cheese Free-Form Tart

Bacon and Goat Cheese Free-Form Tart

July 18, 2007 5 Comments posted by Linda Avery  
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Forget the pan when you make this tart. The edges of the tart crust are folded around sweet caramelized onions, smoky bacon, and rich goat cheese.

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