This is the best shoofly pie I’ve eaten, and believe me, I’ve tried many. Some versions are dry and soft; others are quite gooey and moist. This one falls somewhere in between, and is thick and unabashedly pleasing. Shoofly is authentic American pie that comes to us from the Pennsylvania Amish and Mennonites and the Pennsylvania Dutch; we should be grateful to them forever.
We created a delicious fruit pizza, ideal for a summer dessert or midafternoon snack.
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This soufflé is based on yogurt instead of the traditional pastry cream, which gives the soufflé incredible lightness and a subtle tanginess. It is easy to make, and the aroma of the rose intermingled with the ginger is unforgettable.
Its appeal comes from its lovely old-fashioned flavor and its speed of preparation.
Though the name sounds an exaggeration, you’ll agree that these brownies are absolutely out of this world.
This red wine jelly emphasizes both color and flavor. A grown-up dessert, it is tart and sophisticated due to the inclusion of red wine, nicely rounded out by brandy. The whipped cream is a good counterpoint to the austerity of the jelly.
Start playing the Sam Cooke piece that Tom Moon recommends as people are midway through the peaches. They're a nice sensual segue into slow dance or just quiet murmurs. From the point of view of you, the cook, there's no cooking, just assemble, refrigerate and let it happen.
If desired, just before serving, drizzle a few drops of fine aged balsamic vinegar on the pears.
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