Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

It’s been a few years since I’ve baked an olive oil cake, and for the life of me I can’t remember why I ever stopped – it’s easy, it’s fast, it’s moist, it’s delicious, and it’s perfect for dressing up. In this case, I dressed it up in a strawberry rhubarb compote. The rhubarb being…

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Grilled Eggplant & Tomato Flatbread

Smokey, grilled eggplant tossed in a tangy balsamic glaze crowns this decadent vegetarian flatbread dressed in a thin layer of mascarpone cheese, fresh mozzarella pearls, and sweet cherry tomatoes. Ingredients: 1 Eggplant 2-3 cloves of Garlic (diced) 2 tbsp Balsamic Glaze Salt and Pepper for seasoning 1 ball of Pizza Dough 1/2 cup Mascarpone 4…

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Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches

It’s been crazy hot in Vermont this past week. Last Thursday, Burlington was listed as one of the warmest cities in the country based off of the daily highs, outstripping both Miami and L.A. – truly bizarre. Most May’s you wouldn’t even dare to plant your gardens until after Memorial Day for fear of a…

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Cafe con Leche Cake

Strong dark coffee, a splash of liquor, and swirl of sweet milk infuse this seemingly innocent sponge cake that’s been topped in cocoa dusted mascarpone. My latest brainwave – What would happen if I baked a cake that’s a cross between a Tiramisu and a Tres Leches? The answer – Amazingly yummy things. Ingredients: 6…

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