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Offbeat Bites: Messy Summer Strawberry Pie

Offbeat Bites: Messy Summer Strawberry Pie

laurenquinn May 22, 2014

Chef’s note: This refreshing dessert is perfect on a hot summer day, and makes the best of berry-picking season. The pie is held together by a soft-set, almost creamy, gelatin that clings to the strawberries,...

Offbeat Bites: Goat Cheese Tartlets

Offbeat Bites: Goat Cheese Tartlets

laurenquinn May 22, 2014

Chef’s note: These delectable yet easy appetizers are great to serve to a crowd as glorified finger-food, and can be easily modified by using different sauces or cheeses to suit differing tastes. This...

Offbeat Bites: Easy No-Churn "Ice Cream"

Offbeat Bites: Easy No-Churn “Ice Cream”

laurenquinn May 22, 2014

Chef’s note: This "ice cream" is actually a semifreddo, which is basically a frozen mousse. Therefore it resembles an ice cream, but has a lighter texture and flavor, and requires no churning. The dish...

Offbeat Bites: Popovers

Offbeat Bites: Popovers

laurenquinn April 17, 2014

Chef’s note: Popovers are a miracle in the baking world. Their batter contains no leaveners, yet they manage to “pop over” the sides of the mold, hence their name. The answer to this mystery lies...

Offbeat Bites: Raspberry Financiers

Offbeat Bites: Raspberry Financiers

laurenquinn April 17, 2014

Chef’s note: These adorable little confectioneries are perfect for giving to friends and they make a cute set when put on display. Financiers look like tiny little cupcakes, but are far more sophisticated...

Offbeat Bites: Kalamata Quick Bread

Offbeat Bites: Kalamata Quick Bread

laurenquinn April 17, 2014

Chef’s note: This lovely bread is made without yeast, meaning that you can whip it up in no time. Though olives are known for their briny flavor, they mellow out when baked. This bread is heavily inspired...

Offbeat Bites: Peanut Butter Granola Squares

Offbeat Bites: Peanut Butter Granola Squares

laurenquinn April 17, 2014

Chef’s note: These small granola bites are soft, chewy, and bring the classic combination of peanut butter and jelly to mind. Though they’re not exactly healthy for you, they’re mighty tasty, and...

Offbeat Bites: Fruity Spring Rolls

Offbeat Bites: Fruity Spring Rolls

laurenquinn April 8, 2014

Chef’s note: This recipe is quick and tasty. It can be prepared in under 20 minutes as a light appetizer, refreshing palate cleanser, or as a simple but sweet dessert. It makes a good accompaniment to...

Offbeat Bites: Grasshopper Pie

Offbeat Bites: Grasshopper Pie

laurenquinn April 4, 2014

Chef’s note: This delicious pie is a cute pastel color that fits in perfectly with the spring season. The filling is airy and light while the flavor is minty, making this dessert rather refreshing. When...

Offbeat Bites: Brownie Cookies

Offbeat Bites: Brownie Cookies

laurenquinn February 28, 2014

Chef’s note: Thick, chewy, and chocolatey, these brownie cookies are sure to satisfy any chocolate cravings. The perfect hybrid of brownies and cookies; as decadent as a brownie but  manageable like...

Offbeat Bites: Spice Cake

Offbeat Bites: Spice Cake

laurenquinn February 28, 2014

Chef’s note: Molasses and brown sugar give this cake a denser, richer flavor, while the spices warm you up. The cake gives off a pleasant aroma and when baking fills your house with the fragrances of...

Offbeat Bites: PB&J Cookies

Offbeat Bites: PB&J Cookies

laurenquinn February 20, 2014

Chef’s note: These itty bitty cookie sandwiches are sweet and small. This recipe makes about 80 individual cookies (40 cookie sandwiches), so make them for a crowd. They store well in a container for...

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