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Lightly spiced Pumpkin Scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea or snack time. The crunchy, candied-pumpkin-seed topping is the perfect indulgent finish. Why these are THE BEST Pumpkin Scones Between my 7-year stint as pastry chef at a British tea shop and baking for family and friends, at this point in my life I’ve …

Sourdough Banana Bread! Tangy sourdough discard brings out the banana flavor in this bread. Sour cream adds moisture and reinforces the sourdough flavor. The chocolate chips are a delicious bonus. Who doesn’t love a good loaf of banana bread. What makes a good banana bread? Well, first of all, there needs to be plenty of …

These Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffins are made with buttermilk for an ultra tender crumb. The muffins are chock full of tangy berries and creamy white chocolate chips. A “muffin” is a specific baked good, but it’s also the name of a mixing technique. To mix a batter with the “muffin method” you put all …

Peach Baked Oatmeal is delicious breakfast comfort food. It’s easy to make and the leftovers make a great snack. Baked oatmeal is a breakfast treat that is super easy to make. It’s mixed by hand in one bowl and you can prep the ingredients the night before. I don’t like my breakfast to taste like …

Treat yourself with this tasty Fig Tart. The crunchy almond crust, creamy ricotta filling and honey-sweetened fig compote are a match made in dessert heaven. Why you’ll love this fig tart recipe Obviously you’ll love this tart because it’s delicious. Even better, the components can be prepared in advance. This is the perfect work-ahead recipe. …

Raspberry Compote is a truly quick and easy recipe with just three simple ingredients. This tasty compote is a perfect way to preserve the delicate flavor of fresh raspberries. Raspberries are wonderful when they’re fresh, but we all know they are very quick to soften and mold, even in the refrigerator. If you have raspberries …

Peach Cheesecake! Ultra creamy cheesecake flavored with fresh peaches and topped with a gorgeous peach mirror glaze. A buttery graham cracker crust complements the velvety cheesecake layer. Peaches are really only worth eating when they’re in season. Mostly, I prefer them as they are, in all their fuzzy, juicy glory. But hey, why not create a truly …

Chocolate Raspberry Tart! This beautiful tart is made with a dark chocolate short crust filled with luscious chocolate crémeux and it’s topped with ruby red raspberries. A really great fruit tart should have 3 elements that work in harmony – a vibrant fresh fruit topping, a rich and creamy filling and a sweet and crisp …

Homemade Mango Ice Cream! Delicious and creamy ice cream made with fresh or frozen mango. Pure mango puree makes an ice cream with a distinctive tropical flavor. How to make homemade ice cream with fruit The first step in making a great fruit-flavored ice cream is to consider the amount of water in the fruit. …

This Blueberry Pound Cake recipe combines the delightful tang of blueberries with the rich, buttery flavor of a classic pound cake. Moist and tender, this homemade treat is perfect for any occasion or as a simple indulgence. I spent months testing cake batter mixing methods and ingredients to create the perfect classic Pound Cake. This …

Peach Mango Pie is the perfect marriage of gorgeous tree ripened peaches with juicy mango in a flaky pastry crust. Make this not too sweet pie when you’re craving a tropical inspired treat. Pie, pie, pie. I can’t get enough pie! I’ve talked about my love of all things pie, and I’ve talked about my …