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Tomato Granita & Whipped Ricotta Cream

Cool, savory, and unexpectedly elegant, this Tomato Granita with Whipped Ricotta Cream is the summer dessert you didn’t know you needed. Fresh grated tomatoes are frozen and scraped into delicate flakes, then served over a creamy basil olive oil–infused ricotta whip for a refreshing dish that’s equal parts appetizer and dessert. Perfect for warm nights, garden parties, or anytime you want to impress with something a little different.

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Strawberry Shortcakes with Peppery Buttermilk Biscuits

With summer in full swing and strawberries at their sun-warmed and deeply sweet peak, we’re leaning into a favorite summer dessert and pairing them with buttery, peppery buttermilk biscuits that are flaky and just lemony enough to balance the sweetness. A big spoonful of whipped cream is a must and few torn leaves of basil and mint brighten it up even more! It’s a dessert made for eating outside, or at least imagining you are despite the foggy weather of San Francisco summers.

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Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

It's November and you've got mail... you'll hear nothing... not even a sound on the streets of New York, just the crunching of this perfect apple crisp. This Maple Pecan Apple Crisp is the best fall treat, bringing together sweet Honeycrisp apples and tart Granny Smiths, all topped with a buttery, crunchy oat topping that will have you coming back for more!

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