Triple Berry Panna Cotta Tarts

We’re starting this week off on a sweet note. This is the last official week of summer and there’s just a few more still-in-season recipes I think you’ll enjoy and perhaps can make for a little while longer. Because at least here in Los Angeles, it feels nothing like fall outside. Well, at least from inside the house and what the temperatures read. The horrible fires here have us staying indoors. We’re on our eighth day inside, and yeah it’s been “tough” not being able to take the kids outside to play, but no where near what others are going through from the people who are right in the middle of it and have had to evacuate, to those who have lost so much and the firefighters who are doing everything they can to battle the flames and keep others safe. My heart truly goes out to everyone.

So, I think starting this Monday with a little treat and something pretty to look at, maybe is exactly what we could all use. These Triple Berry Panna Cotta Tarts are infused with so much fresh berry flavor from the blueberries, blackberries and raspberries and have a divine, silky texture. Then the shortbread crust is the perfect compliment to the smooth filling. And they sure are cute in the little heart shapes, don’t you think? But don’t worry, they will look just as darling in small rounds or one big tart. You can adapt the recipe to use whatever you have on hand. And you know what, if you don’t have any type of tart pan at all, you can still make this and pour the panna cotta into little glasses. It’s gorgeous that way too especially with a few extra berries thrown on top. Now, let’s get talking about how easy these are to make….

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Peach Slab Pie

More peach love coming at you today in the form of this cutie of a Peach Slab Pie. Have you ever made a slab pie? If you’re not familiar with it, it’s just a more shallow pie made in a rectangle, or even square, baking sheet. And I’ve gotta say, I prefer it to the more traditionally shaped pie. It’s easier to make, in my opionion, serves more and has a much better filling to crust ratio. I’m a filling gal all the way, so pies tend to not be my thing, unless we’re talking maybe a graham cracker or other cookie crust. But something in bar form, that you can pick up and finish in a few bites, even on the go if you wish, is right by me. In fact, I last served these on the drive-way as the monkeys were whizzing by on their scooters.

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Grilled Peach, Chicken & Basil Summer Salad

The weekend is here and whether you’ll be doing some grilling indoors or out, I think making this Grilled Peach, Chicken & Basil Summer salad most definitely needs to be on the agenda. It’s wow-o-wow good. We’ve got a little less than a month left of summer and thus the gorgeous in-season peaches won’t be around for too much longer. So you can count on me to be making this on repeat until that last juicy, stone fruit goes bye-bye. And I recommend you do the same. Need one more little nudge? My twin bro’s exact words were, “10 stars…off scale perfection” when I recently made it for him.

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Key Lime Pie

This Key Lime Pie recipe is absolutely irrisistably delicious. It will have you going back for seconds only to realize everyone ate it all and your plans to have that extra cold slice with some coffee for breakfast tomorrow, just got cancelled. So, back online you go or back to the market you head for more little, green citrusy gems, just so you can make another. (Note to self, make two next time. )

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Cherry Peach Sangria Popsicles

Happy weekend. It’s a hot, hot friday here in LA and cooking just doesn’t feel right today.  But, making these Cherry Peach Sangria Popsicles sure does.  After all, there’s no cooking or heating up the kitchen involved, just a quick blitz of the blender and you’re on your way to happy hour any time you want for the rest of the weekend.

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