Desserts & Something Sweet


All recipes have been tested by the KimSunée.com test kitchens unless otherwise noted.



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10/31/21

Chocolate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Full of raisins, thick oats, and dark chocolate, these chewy crispy-edged cookies are easy to whip up and they keep for up to a week in an airtight container at...

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08/29/21

Almond Grape Cake with Lemon Cream

Sweet, plump grapes shine in this almond-laced snacking cake that packs up well for school lunches, hiking, and camping. Slice grapes in half for the batter and keep some for...

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12/15/20

Italian Ricotta Cookies

I got a version of this traditional recipe from a friend of a friend of a friend of the original yet elusive Mama Romano. Whether a true Mama Romano exists behind...

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09/20/20

Apple Doughnut Muffins

Behind every neighborhood apple tree is a lover with big ideas. Apple butter. Long-simmered cider. Tender hand pies. Crabapple-ginger cake. Apples are as much at ease with savory flavors as they...

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08/19/20

Almond Lemon Blueberry Cake

I really love this combination of fresh lemon, sweet-tart blueberry, and rich almond flour (finely ground almonds). I usually use Bob’s Red Mill Super-fine almond flour or Super-fine natural almond flour...

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08/08/20

Savory Tomato Galette

A no-fuss, open-faced tart, the galette is a blank canvas for both sweet and savory cravings. Late-summer tomatoes really shine here with cheese and garlic-laced mayo. Use this as a base recipe and...

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12/01/19

Sour Cream Pumpkin Pancakes

Even after I’ve fed a crowd of twenty or so (like most Thanksgiving meals) and packed up goodie bags for all my guests, I still seem to have an abundance...

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11/07/19

Pumpkin Sour Cream Maple Muffins

These muffins get their deep color from pumpkin (or sweet potato) and golden turmeric and a bit of sweetness from maple syrup. For a slightly sweeter* muffin, add 1 to 2...

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