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Blueberry Cornmeal Tart

June 14, 2018 by pamflo

As I close in on almost 5 years of blogging, I’m re-visitng some of my most popular posts. With blueberries in season you should try this delightful and easy cornmeal tart. Blueberries are considered a super “brain” food, as studies show these blue beauties help with cognitive function and can boost memory. This rustic tart is fun and the cornmeal crust is much more forgiving then regular pie dough. The dough is similar to a cookie dough and just needs to […]

Categories: Dessert, Fruit, Low Sugar, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake

Apple Crisp

September 18, 2014 by pamflo

I used to make an unbelievably decadent apple crisp for Thanksgiving each year. It is a recipe of Jasper White’s, one of my favorite chef instructors from my BU Culinary program, years ago. Since it was not the healthiest dessert, I decided to think a little out of the box and make a healthier, lighter version of this crisp. The apples are perfectly ripe and overflowing at the Farmers Markets! Use any kind of apples you like, but Mitsu, Honey Crisp and […]

Categories: Dairy Free, Dessert, Gluten Free, Paleo, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo

Blueberry Cornmeal Crostata

July 17, 2014 by pamflo

Imagine a “superfood” strong enough to improve your health. Blueberries are one of those foods and believed to have the highest level of antioxidants, more then any other fruit. Although blueberries are healthiest when eaten raw, this crostata is a great way to eat cooked blueberries. It is a rustic cornmeal fruit tart and easy to make. The dough is similar to a cookie dough and just needs to be at room temperature to shape. This is […]

Categories: Desserts, Fruit, Pies/Tarts • Tags: Bake