Fresh Blueberry Scones

by Affluent Magazine

The cultivated blueberries we enjoy today are much larger and more plump than their wild cousins. Great for eating out of hand, they are also the perfect berry for using in our baking as heat turns them soft and sweet. Besides pies, tarts, cakes and muffins, blueberries (fresh or frozen) are wonderful when used in this recipe for Blueberry Scones.
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Delicious Apple Pie

by Affluent Magazine

The Apple Pie, with its two rounds of pastry enclosing slices of cinnamon sugared apples, is a North American favorite. While some like their slice of apple pie served plain, others like it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of softly whipped cream, or with melted cheddar cheese. Fall is the best time of year to enjoy apples. Pick some up at an orchard near you, and try this delicious, easy to make recipe for your family and friends. Read More

Coco Loco Tequila Cupcakes

by Joanne Weir

These soft, moist, and very coconutty cupcakes should come with a warning! Not only can you not stop after eating just one, but these adult-only cupcakes provide enough kick to make you feel like you are on vacation south of the border.

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Cheddar Cheese Straw Crusted Apple Pie

by Executive Chef Tenney Flynn

The Cheese Straw Crust on this Apple Pie Recipe makes it unlike any Apple Pie you've ever tasted before.  The combination of sweet and savory makes this unforgettable. Read More

Mocha Mousse

by Chef Jason Graham

Here's an easy and delicious dessert to enjoy at a summer bash or at-home cocktail party. The healthy chocolate coffee mousse can be fabulously presented in a favorite wine or champagne glass. Read More

Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie

by Affluent Magazine

Here we've taken pecan pie above and beyond its usual corn-syrupy incarnation. A layer of bittersweet chocolate adds richness to the dessert while simultaneously balancing its sweetness. Read More

Strawberry-Lemon Tartlets

by Affluent Magazine

Local grown strawberries are in season now! Not only are they are juicy and great-tasting, but also part of a healthy diet, providing an excellent source of vitamin C. Read More

Red Velvet Cupcakes

by Affluent Magazine

This mini version of the classic Red Velvet Cake is one of the more popular offerings in bakeries all across the country. Read More

Perfect Peach Cobbler

by Affluent Magazine

A cobbler belongs to the family of old fashioned homespun desserts that have interesting names like crisps, crumbles, brown Betties and pandowdies. What they all have in common, besides their funny names, is their thick bubbling layer of juicy sweet fruit covered with a crust. The crust does vary by dessert and can be either dropped by spoonfuls on top of the fruit or rolled and cut into biscuits before placing on the fruit.
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