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Strawberry Jam and Blueberry Jam Crumble Bars

Crumble bars- strawberry and blueberry jam

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From the moment I saw these Strawberry Jam Crumble Bars on the front cover of the latest issue of Bake From Scratch magazine, it was going to be something new to try.  The recipe was simple to assemble and bake. The original recipe uses the Quick Strawberry Jam {recipe at the end of the blog post} as the filling, but I decided to substitute it with my homemade strawberry jam.  The result turned out great.  I think a good store bought jam will work just as well in the recipe if you don’t have time make it.  To accompany the jam filling, a sprinkling of fresh strawberries gave it another depth of flavor.  Because the recipe was quick and easy, I decided to make an extra batch and used my homemade blueberry jam. These bars are great as snacks, treats, or desserts.

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Barbecued Shrimp (my quick and simple version)

Barbecued Shrimp

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Bring the taste of New Orleans to your summer barbecuing or any other occasion with this recipe for Barbecued Shrimp.  Despite the name, there’s no barbecuing/grilling involved. Traditionally, this classic dish is made with whole shrimp cooked in a rich buttery, tangy, and spicy sauce.  This version of the recipe is simple, quick, and rich with flavor.  To make it less messy to eat, I often use shrimp with just the tail on {deveined and without the head}.  I also reduce the amount of butter, and add Newman’s Own Caesar salad dressing to the recipe.

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Homemade Country Bread, French Food, Pastries and A Bakery

Homemade Bread

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Time and patience are essential when it comes to making yeast breads. This past week I decided to renew my basic skills of baking and tried two new recipes for crusty country bread and brioche à tête over the course of 4 days. As always there is that element of anxiety for me when it comes to making yeast breads, whether they will turn out or end up hard and dry.  With care and preparation I preceeded slowly through the steps involved, and in the end I was pleased with the outcome.  I will be making these recipes again.  The picture above was one of the two loaves of country bread made from a recipe in the flour cookbook by Joanne Chang.

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Lemon Mousse

Lemon mousse

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The combination of sweet and tart flavors are brought together in this simple Lemon Mousse recipe.  It’s a refreshing and light dessert to accompany a meal whether it be formal or casual.  With the arrival of spring and the Easter holiday, this will be a wonderful addition to serve as part of an afternoon Easter brunch or other occasion. The desert can be made a day ahead or at least an hour before serving.

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