🍰 The Raspberry Tart That Saved Tuesday Night


Hey there,

This doesn't happen often, but I created this Raspberry Tart on a whim: true story.

About a year ago, some friends we hadn't seen for ages were coming for dinner. On a Tuesday. You know how it goes - busy day, want to make it special, but no time for fancy desserts.

That's when this Raspberry Tart came to the rescue. The almond flour crust took minutes to make and bake (literally just almond flour, melted butter, sugar and a pinch of salt). While it cooled, I whipped up the mascarpone / whipped filling and rinsed a pint of fresh raspberries. With store-bought preserves as the first layer, it all came together so fast I had time to relax before our guests arrived.

It looked like I'd put in a lot more effort than I had. Our friends loved it, and I didn't have to stress.

While I have you thinking about raspberries, I'm also including my Raspberry Vinaigrette. Fresh raspberry season is short, and this is one more great way to make the most of them.

All my best,

p.s. In a nod to the beauty of not-picture-perfect food, I'm including a photo of the tart that I served the night our friends came over. No fancy lighting, no props - just a homemade tart that made everyone at the table happy.

Raspberry Tart

I'm excited for you to see out how truly easy this is to make. And just wait until you taste it!!


Raspberry Vinaigrette

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The best meals don’t come from restaurant kitchens. They come from home cooks like you who take simple ingredients and turn them into something worth sharing. My specialty is making global cooking approachable, from beloved American classics to exciting international flavors. I create recipes that make it simple to cook memorable, restaurant-quality dishes, so you can feel confident and inspired in your own kitchen.

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