Caramelized pear gingerbread cake pairs a dark, warmly spiced crumb with tender fruit and a shiny brown-sugar topping. The pears bake underneath the batter, then become the centerpiece when you turn the cake onto a platter. Serve it in generous […]
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Caramelized Pear Gingerbread Cake
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Maple Walnut Blondies
0 commentsMaple walnut blondies are an easy way to put a bottle of real maple syrup to work beyond the breakfast table. Brown sugar and melted butter make the base rich and warmly flavored, while chopped walnuts add crunch to each […]
Salted Honey Custard Pie
0 commentsSalted honey custard pie turns a few familiar baking ingredients into a dessert with a golden top, creamy center and crisp pastry edge. Honey provides the main flavor, butter adds richness, and a small scattering of flaky salt makes each […]
Chocolate Orange Cream Pots
0 commentsChocolate Orange Cream Pots Chocolate Orange Cream Pots pair dark chocolate with fragrant orange zest in a smooth, chilled dessert. A spoonful of lightly sweetened whipped cream finishes each little pot. There is no oven, gelatin or raw egg involved, […]
Lemon Gooey Butter Cake
0 commentsLemon Gooey Butter Cake has a buttery yellow-cake base, a soft lemon cream-cheese filling and a delicate golden top. Fresh zest gives it a bright citrus flavor without turning the filling watery. It is a rich, low cake that cuts […]
Chocolate Espresso Gooey Butter Cake
0 commentsChocolate Espresso Gooey Butter Cake pairs a dense chocolate base with a fudgy cocoa cream-cheese filling and a thin, crinkly top. A little instant espresso deepens the chocolate flavor without adding a cupful of liquid. There is no frosting to […]
Chocolate Orange Sour Cream Cake
0 commentsThis chocolate orange cake is baked in a square pan and topped with a thin layer of ganache. Fresh orange zest flavors the cocoa batter, and sour cream keeps the crumb tender. The orange flavor comes from zest rubbed into […]
Brown Sugar Cardamom Snack Cake
0 commentsBrown sugar and cardamom flavor this simple square cake, finished with a thin vanilla glaze. Cut it into twelve pieces and serve with coffee or tea. Light brown sugar gives the crumb a gentle caramel flavor. Ground cardamom adds a […]
Brown Sugar Garlic Pork Chops With Apples
0 commentsBrown sugar and apples make a natural partner for pork, but this skillet dinner is not meant to taste like dessert. Garlic, onion, thyme and a splash of cider vinegar pull the sauce in a savory direction. The apples soften […]
Pineapple BBQ Shrimp Sheet Pan
0 commentsSweet pineapple and smoky barbecue sauce are an easy match, but shrimp need a little different treatment from the vegetables sharing their pan. Give the peppers, onion and pineapple a head start, then add the shrimp near the end. That […]
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