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Cherry Clafouti Recipe with Fresh Cherries

In: Baking & Desserts (general)

Fresh cherries are suspended and baked in a light, sweet custard-like cake batter. Clafouti is a quick & easy cherry dessert that must be served warm with whipped cream. more...

Rustic Pear and Plum Tart Recipe

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Stonewall Kitchen's Dulce De Leche caramel sauce, ripe Bartlett pears & Italian prune plums baked with nutmeg & spices in a flaky free-form pie crust. Just add ice cream. more...

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Fresh ripe strawberries and tart rhubarb pair perfectly in this classic strawberry rhubarb dessert. Homemade whipped cream tops the fresh fruit crisp. Summer has arrived! more...

How to Make a Fresh Fruit Cobbler

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Basic mixed fruit cobbler recipe with fresh seasonal peaches, apples, rhubarb, cherries & berries, all nestled under a sweet biscuit topping. Serve with ice cream! more...

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

In: Pies/Cookies/Squares

Fresh strawberry rhubarb pie recipe is a summer favorite. Classic fruit pie with sweet strawberries & tart rhubarb mixed with sugar & spices, and baked in a double crust. more...

Mocha Cake Recipe & Chocolate Frosting

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Quick & easy cupcakes with chocolate frosting, and mocha layer cake with dairy-free & egg-free cake recipes. Kid-friendly cupcake recipes they can decorate themselves! more...

Carrot Cake Recipe & Cream Cheese Frosting

In: Baking/Decorating Cakes

Ice these cute carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. How to Decorate Layer Cakes & Cupcakes. Photos and directions are included. Great as a carrot wedding cake too! more...

Strata Recipe Overnight Breakfast Casserole

In: Baking & Desserts (general)

Italian bread with bacon, veggies and cheese, the strata is soaked overnight in egg-cream mixture. Brunch casserole is baked in the oven the next morning to feed a crowd. more...

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