I recently bought some tart pans for the simple fact that I think anything in mini-size is cute: mini pies, mini cookies, mini puppies…you get the idea. Now I had to decide what to make with them. I thought of pecan tarts first, but thought that was over done. Then I thought [...]

Pomegranates seem to be everywhere this time of year. I bought a couple recently, and had no idea what to do with them. Usually I just take out all the seeds and put them in a bowl, add a little whipped cream and eat. I decided to get a bit more creative this year.
This recipe [...]

Grilling is such a convenient cooking method, especially when you use a gas grill. I grill all year long. It saves me from having to wash all those pots and pans by hand. What I don’t see often enough, however, is dessert cooked on the grill.
Grilled bananas very easy to prepare, and you won’t believe [...]

Cantaloupe was on sale at our local grocery store, and I bought more than I could eat before it went bad. This sorbet was inspired by a desire to preserve the fruit without adding excessive calories. It’s pleasantly sweet without being cloying, perfect for cooling off on a summer afternoon!
1 large cantaloupe
juice from 2 [...]

Source: Gourmet - September 2002
Ingredients
12 fresh figs
⅓ cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
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