A fresh take on the classic strawberry-rhubarb pie that your mother used to make. Rhubarb pie filling spiked with ginger and an almond shortbread crust are finished off with fresh strawberries in a bright glaze. There's no question that Dr. Seuss has captivated many of … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry and Gingered Rhubarb Pie for a Pie Party
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Red, White and Blue Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries for the Fourth of July
These red, white and blue cheesecake-stuffed strawberries come together in minutes and are perfect for festive Fourth of July treats. They'll be the hit of your backyard barbecue or potluck picnic this weekend. Yesterday I packed up the car with the kids and headed towards … [Read more...] about Red, White and Blue Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries for the Fourth of July
Salted Maple Grilled Bananas for Big Banana Night at Caribe
A new way to utilize your grill: for dessert with salted maple grilled bananas, served up on thin ginger cookies with just the slightest bit of chocolate for a new take on the traditional s'more. Plus, an evening with fellow foodies at Caribbean restaurant Caribe in St. Paul for … [Read more...] about Salted Maple Grilled Bananas for Big Banana Night at Caribe
Cardamom Gingered Apple Crisp
There's no doubt about it. Fall is here. The wind has a certain crispness that was missing not too long ago. Leaves have changed, fallen and been raked into piles. My vegetable garden is cut down to the dirt. Still, the farmer's markets are bustling with squash, apples, root … [Read more...] about Cardamom Gingered Apple Crisp
My Grandma’s Brandy Apfelradln
Some mornings my grandma would show up on her bike at my childhood home with a basket of these, still warm, covered in cinnamon and sugar. For breakfast. When she would watch us, my sister and I would ask if she could make them. "Grandma, can you make apple raddles? Please? … [Read more...] about My Grandma’s Brandy Apfelradln
