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Sauteed Pears with Thyme and Vanilla Ice Cream

Sauteed Pears with Thyme and Vanilla Ice Cream

This is a simple and casual dessert that would be as nice for company as it would after a weeknight dinner. It’s very easily doubled (or tripled).

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Cook.: 10m

Ingredients:
1 T butter, 1 pear, 2 T fresh thyme leaves, vanilla ice cream, lemon zest


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Scandinavian Coconut Cookies

Scandinavian Coconut Cookies

Many of us find ourselves short on time during the holidays with places to go, things to do, people to see. If you find yourself needing to prepare a dessert that looks fancy but takes less than an

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Preparation time: 20m
Cook.: 11m

Ingredients:
2 1/2 c shredded coconut, 2 T butter, 2 eggs, 3/4 c sugar, 1/2 t vanilla extract, 1 t coarse salt


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Sesame Honey Candy (Pasteli)

Sesame Honey Candy (Pasteli)

Sesame honey candy, or pasteli, is a traditional Greek confection which combines the simplest of ingredients to create a wholesome, natural treat featuring three simple ingredients: sesame seeds, hone
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Preparation time: 20m

Ingredients:
olive oil, 3 c hulled sesame seeds, 1 c honey, unrefined sea salt


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Shaker Lemon Pie

Shaker Lemon Pie

First made in Shaker communities, Shaker lemon pies use the entire lemon. This makes Meyer lemons, which are sweeter, less acidic and have thinner skins, the perfect lemon for this pie. If you enjoy c

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Preparation time: 6h

Ingredients:
2 Meyer lemons, 2 c sugar, 1/4 t salt, 4 eggs, 4 T butter, 3 T flour, 1 egg white, 2 T turbinado sugar, 2 No-Fail Pie Crust


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Sherbet

Sherbet

A wonderful cooling dessert recipe that can make use of whatever delectable local fruit is around. Experiment, go wild and enjoy this Eat Local Challenge friendly dessert!
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Preparation time: 3h

Ingredients:
2 c fruit, 3/4 c water, 1/2 c honey, 2 egg whites


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Simple Strawberry Compote

Simple Strawberry Compote

This two ingredient compote couldn’t be easier! Serve it on waffles, fresh toast, pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream. When it’s cherry season, try using pitted cherries in place of up to half of the

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Preparation time: 10m
Cook.: 15m

Ingredients:
3 c strawberries, 3 T orange juice


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Spiced Pluot Crostata

Spiced Pluot Crostata

Pluots, a cross between plums and apricots, have an expansive flavor that only gets better when baked with warm spices. This crust is deceptively simple to make, and doesn't require any special skills.

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Preparation time: 2h

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c flour, 1/4 t salt, 3/4 c butter, 5 T ice water, 2/3 c sugar, 3 T cornstarch, 3/4 t cinnamon, 1/8 t cardamom, 1/8 t allspice, 1 1/2 lb pluots


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Sticky Orange Cake with Marmalade Glaze

Sticky Orange Cake with Marmalade Glaze

This is an easy tea cake to whip up, and turns out fragrant with citrus and sticky with marmalade.

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Preparation time: 1h 30m

Ingredients:
3 c all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 c sugar, 1/2 c dark brown sugar, 2 t baking soda, 1 t salt, 1 navel orange, 2 c navel orange juice, 2/3 c sunflower oil, 2 T apple cider vinegar, 1 t vanilla extract, 1/4 c orange marmalade, 1 T rum