Spring

Sour Cherry Hand Pies

Hand Pies alle amarene For the crust 2 cups plus 2 tablespoon (320 g) flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup (2…

Blueberry-Almond Cake

This little loaf cake is simple to throw together, and yields delicious results. The almond flour lends a moist and rich crumb, while the…

Soft Blueberry Cake

I am in love with this super-simple, pillow-soft, blueberry-studded Spring cake. It comes together in a flash and is the perfect showcase for the…

Ligurian focaccia

Here is my highly-requested recipe for Ligurian focaccia! Be sure to use the best-quality, mild tasting extra virgin olive oil you can find. The…

Apricot Jam Hand Pies

I’ve made delicious hand pies in the past, but this recipe (adapted from Joy the Baker) trumps all that came before. The crust is…

Strawberry-Lemon Scones

There is a bit of confusion surrounding the definition of “scones” and (as usual) when there is any misunderstanding within the English language, it’s America’s…

Asparagus and Radish Tarts

When I went to the market this week, I was overwhelmed by the signs of spring offered by every vendor: fresh peas, strawberries, friar’s…

Triple Lemon Bundt Cake

I love lemon desserts, especially lemon cakes, so when we went to the seaside over the weekend and I found our lemon tree overflowing…