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Drunken Fig Jam Ricotta Stuffed Fresh Figs with Pistachios and Honey

Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Leeks

Appetizers & Condiments
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart with Leeks

What I liked about this recipe version of a tomato tart is how the texture and flavors hold up, whether it’s served warm or at room temperature. It makes for a fantastic appetizer when entertaining or simply as a side dish.

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Simply Salads: Baby Greens with Strawberry Dressing & Nora Ephron

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Simply Salads: Baby Greens with Strawberry Dressing

A refreshing way to use those fresh summer berries and incorporating their sweetness into a salad dressing mixed with extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Chinese Tea Eggs – cha ye dan

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Chinese Tea Eggs - cha ye dan

Chinese Tea Eggs – cha ye dan, are considered a household treat in China and a common item of convenience stores in Taiwan (with annual sales averaging over 40 million tea eggs)!

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Meyer Lemon Curd

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Meyer Lemon Curd

This Meyer Lemon Curd retains that undeniable Meyer Lemon sweetness, but still has some “tanginess” as well.

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Asparagus-Gruyere Tart

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Asparagus-Gruyere Tart

This is a filling savory tart so I would recommend it as a side. It would be a nice serve with a crisp white wine as an appetizer too. The phyllo pastry surrounding the Gruyere-custard and asparagus lends both a complimentary crisp texture, as well as adding to its aesthetics.

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Grape Focaccia – Schiacciata con L’uva

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Grape Focaccia - Schiacciata con L'uva

Grape Schiacciata con L’uva is a traditional bread made during the Tuscan grape harvest. Adorning this Tuscan-themed focaccia with both red and dark purple seedless grapes made for a seasonally gorgeous and tasty flat bread.

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Drunken Fig Jam (using brandy or Cognac!)

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Drunken Fig Jam (using brandy or Cognac!)

This is a darn tasty recipe that yields an excellent texture and flavored fig jam.

If you’re familiar with proper canning procedures, a jar of homemade fig jam would be a lovely, from-the-heart gift for the holidays.

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