Bread
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Balsamic Cherry & Goat Cheese Crostini
I know summer is waning, and I have been meaning to share this recipe the past few months while cherries were in season, because this is the perfect summer appetizer! There is nothing better than great bread with some yummy cheese and a savory/sweet topping. Spread your baguette slices with goat cheese, top with the cherry mixture, and you have a perfect two-bite appetizer that takes very little time to make and assemble. A cherry pitter will make quick work of removing the pits, but a sharp knife will work too. Plan to have very red, cherry-dyed fingers, unless you wear gloves…
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Lemon Yogurt Cake
I knew I wanted to make a spring dessert this past weekend, and was craving lemon. I thought about making a lemon pound cake or lemon bars, and then remembered I made this yogurt cake years ago and absolutely loved it. Rumor has it this is a Barefoot Contessa fan favorite…for good reason! The cake comes together quickly, bakes in under an hour, and has a double lemon glaze that takes it next level. Bright, sweet, and tart – such a great springtime dessert.
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Almond Poppy Seed Bread
This bread has been one of my favorites since college, and has quickly become my daughter’s favorite too. My college roommate’s mom would send her back to Iowa State with a little loaf of this bread, and I recall being so excited she was sharing her treat with me!
While I got the original recipe from Ann, I have found iterations of it in several cookbooks. I have changed a few things to simplify the recipe. The orange juice glaze just takes this bread over the top.