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Lemon Cream Mixed Berry Tart

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This Mixed Berry Tart, made with a sweet French pastry crust and rich lemon pastry cream, was developed in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. 

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I cannot even wrap my head around the fact that Labor Day weekend is only a week away! Where did this summer go? I feel like we were just talking about the arrival of farmer’s market season and my first shipments of California Giant’s gorgeous strawberries!

I, for one, am holding onto warm weather recipes for as long as I can. Before we trade in shorts and sandals for cozy sweaters and boots, I’m planning on a Labor Day weekend filled with a solidly summer menu. Of course, when Cal Giant sent me a sampling of their berries for an end-of-summer recipe, I knew a berry dessert would be at the top of my list!

There are few summer desserts I love more during than a fresh fruit tart. There’s nothing like biting into a forkful of crisp French pastry crust, with indulgent pastry cream and sweet, juicy berries.

A mixed berry tart makes an incredibly impressive appearance on any dessert table, and all of the components can be made ahead of time. In fact, for the best texture, it’s preferable to assemble the tart just before you’re ready to serve. It’s a great option for easy and elegant entertaining….

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Whipped Goat Cheese and Herb Dip

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This creamy Whipped Goat Cheese and Herb Dip has been sponsored by California Giant Berry Farms. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

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The start of summer is here and I’ve partnered with California Giant Berry Farms to celebrate with skinny dips!

My contribution to the party is this creamy Whipped Goat Cheese and Herb Dip. With tangy goat cheese, sweet fresh basil, thyme, walnuts, and a hint of cracked black pepper, this savory dip is made even better when served alongside a platter of fresh strawberries.

In addition, Cal Giant has teamed up with a few great produce companies to offer a Skinny Dips Sweepstakes! They’re giving away several VISA gift cards, and one grand prize of a getaway for two at a Sandals Beach Resort. Read further down the post to find out more about the prizes and enter for a chance to win.

Giveaways and great summer dip recipes? Sounds like a celebration to me!

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Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed Ham

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This holiday glazed ham recipe has been sponsored in partnership with California Giant Berry Farms. As always, all opinions expressed are my own.

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Easter dinner (or brunch, depending on the year) always means one of two dishes for my family: roasted leg of lamb or glazed ham. Both are crowdpleasers, but when it comes to effortless, yet elegant entertaining for a large group, few dishes fit the bill more than spiral-sliced ham. Since this type of ham is pre-cooked, all you need to do is heat it through in the oven and caramelize the exterior with your favorite glaze. Like many, I love pairing sweet fruit with the smoky, salty flavor of ham. With spring heralding the start of prime strawberry season, it’s the perfect time to dress up your Easter ham with a fresh strawberry sauce. For my Strawberry-Chipotle Glazed Ham, I simmer strawberry puree with brown sugar, honey, and a touch of chipotle in adobo until thick and glossy, and brush it onto the ham for the last 30 minutes of baking. It’s some of the best flavors of spring, with a hint of heat in the background to balance the sweetness….

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