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    Blondies

    Blondies

    MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: 40 minutes These are essentially brownies sans chocolate. If you don’t want to use whole wheat flour, that’s okay: all all-purpose flour is fine too. If you like, toss in chocolate chunks, bits of butterscotch candy or...
    Baked Crumb Crust

    Baked Crumb Crust

    MAKES: Enough for an 8- to 10-inch tart or pie TIME: 20 minutes A simple crust that is great when you want to whip something together without having to chill, rest, or roll a more traditional crust. It has a slightly crumbly texture that is lovely with more structured...
    Apricot Jam Glaze

    Apricot Jam Glaze

    MAKES: Enough for any cake TIME: 15 minutes There is no glaze easier than this one, which is jam thinned with water; add the cardamom and it instantly becomes exotic. This glaze can be whipped up in minutes and kept in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Since...
    Almond Tart

    Almond Tart

    MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: 1 hour with a prepared crust An almond lover’s dessert, this is crunchy and slightly chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. You can make it without the crust if you like; be sure to liberally grease and flour the pan first....
    Almond Custard Sauce

    Almond Custard Sauce

    MAKES: About 2 cups (6 to 8 servings) TIME: 15 minutes A spin on creme Anglaise, the English-style custard sauce, only this one-step, one-pot method is super-easy and lends itself to many more variations. See Infusing Liquids with Flavor for some ideas; since you...