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Ways to use artisan jams for making standout cheese plates for at-home entertaining. Includes a Cheese and Jam Pairing Chart for Ideas

Awesome quick bread for shipping in care packages – especially for Valentine’s Day!

Pumpkin and chai are two of the most satisfying fall flavors, and this homemade biscotti combines both. Unlike rock-hard commercial biscotti, this version is softer while still holding up to dunking in coffee or tea. I developed this recipe for shipping to my son at college, so it’s sturdy enough for care packages and stores …

What could be better this summer than the flavor of a root beer float, and the sweet creamy deliciousness of your favorite ice cream sandwiched between the crunch of home-made chocolate root beer cookies? This summertime treat is easy to make at home and truly takes ice cream sandwiches to the next level. Jump to: …

Coconut Cookies with Marmalade Icing. Marmalades used in glazes include: Grapefruit Campari, Blood Orange, Meyer Lemon and Ginger, and Lime and Green Tea.

Care packages are such a treat for the recipient, and no one seems more grateful than the new college student. I was so turned off by the commercial care packages available when my kids were in college, so I put together DIY care packages that were far more personal.  Here are some ideas for homemade …

Brownies are always a winner for kids and adults alike and a creamy pink buttercream frosting atop a deep, rich chocolate cake brownie is a perfect mix for Valentine’s Day. Adding rosewater to the buttercream frosting elevates it to a more “wow” treat. Jump to: RECIPE How to Get the “Pink” Color in Baked Goods …

Quick Summary: A poached egg on oatmeal with hot pepper jelly is a savory-sweet breakfast that comes together quickly. The runny yolk creates a creamy sauce, while the jelly adds sweetness with a little heat. Use any oats you like, from quick-cooking to steel cut. Prep: 5 min | Cook: 15 min | Serves: 1 …

Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling and making the pumpkin cookie with browned butter. Jump to: RECIPE | What is a Whoopie Pie? | Chai Filling | Substitutions Where Does the …

Heirloom Tomato Tarte Tatin is a sweet way to enjoy end of season tomatoes. This is a step-by-step technique for making this classic

Quick Summary: A nutty quinoa salad with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, salty Kalamata olives, and toasted pine nuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light lunch. Keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days. Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hour | Serves: 4 Jump to: RECIPE | Why Quinoa …

Recipe for peanut butter cookies with Raspberry Chambord Jam filling

A range of sugar alternatives are used in making jams and preserves and there are a range of alternatives to consider