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    Plum-Rosemary Upside-Down Cake

    Plum-Rosemary Upside-Down Cake

    MAKES: One 9-inch cake (at least 8 servings) TIME: About 1 hour Juicy, ripe plums caramelize beautifully to create a rich, caramelized topping when the cake is inverted. Use a skillet if you want to maximize this browning effect. The touch of rosemary gives the cake a...
    Pineapple (or Almost Any Fruit) Tart

    Pineapple (or Almost Any Fruit) Tart

    MAKES: 6 to 8 servings TIME: About 21/2 hours, mostly unattended, with a prepared crust This tart is based on fruit marinated in its own juices, which is then slowly baked, so the filling retains some a fresh flavor and texture. The juices that accumulate are boiled...
    Olive Oil Cake

    Olive Oil Cake

    MAKES: 1 rectangular cake or 2 layers (12 to 16 servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool This is by no means for die-hard health fanatics; truly, it’s an entirely delicious cake that uses olive oil for flavor and not just to replace the butter, which it...
    Oatmeal Apple Cookies

    Oatmeal Apple Cookies

    MAKES: About 3 dozen TIME: About 1 hour Dried apples make a nice updated version of this American classic, but whole grain fans won’t want to stop there. Anything rolled is up for grabs (they’re all made like rolled oats); quinoa is especially good. And...
    Not-Too-Sweet Buttercream Frosting

    Not-Too-Sweet Buttercream Frosting

    MAKES: Enough for any cake TIME: 10 minutes A close relative of true buttercream frosting, but a little more buttery and a little less sweet. It’s rich and flavorful, though, so you’ll probably find yourself using less than you would traditional...