Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Chive Tart

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An asparagus, goat cheese, and chive tart made on a puff pastry crust and filled with a tangy creme fraiche custard. A delicious way to brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Chive Tart

One of the best life choices I made just as this coronavirus situation was starting to unfold in NYC, back in the era when you could still frequent your corner store on a whim without fear or PPE, was to throw a box of puff pastry into my shopping cart on one of my random midweek trips for odds and ends. (Oh how blissfully naive and carefree I was!!)

Did I also stock up on lysol wipes or hand sanitizer while I was at it?? Uh, no.

But puff pastry. That I had.

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Chai Brulee Tartlets

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Chai brulee tartlets feature a buttery shortbread crust filled that is filled with chai spice-infused custard that is bruleed to a crisp sugary crust finish.
Chai Brulee Tartlets

Blowtorch FRIIIIDAAAYYYSSSS!!!

Can we make that a thing?

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Berry and Ricotta Brioche Buns

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Berry and ricotta brioche buns make for a lovely breakfast treat! A light brioche dough is filled with streusel, vanilla-sweetened ricotta, and berries, then baked into a decadent pastry.
Berry and Ricotta Brioche Buns

You can just add us to the never-ending list of parents who are struggling with virtual learning. Remy’s daycare has been doing two virtual sessions a day and our biggest problem is not with her paying attention or not wanting to do it…it’s that she cries hysterically that she misses school and her class for at least an hour afterward.

It’s kind of crazy heartbreaking. But also, like…dear god can she please love school this much forever and ever?!

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Skillet Cornbread with Cheddar, Feta, and Jalapeno

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A skillet cornbread that is filled with fresh corn and southwestern flavors, then topped with a cheesy mix of cheddar, feta, and jalapeno peppers. Excellent straight from the oven or as a make-ahead dish.
Skillet Cornbread with Cheddar, Feta, and Jalapeno

Somehow despite having more time at home, I feel less and less inspired to cook. It’s the weirdest thing because normally I’d be capitalizing on this time to tackle all of the new baking or cooking projects that I’ve been putting off.

But no, mostly I just stare at Facebook or the New York Times and do Go Noodle “workout” videos with my child.

It doesn’t help that Remy has developed a cough so I’m vaguely terrified that we’re all about to meet our demise because she has literally coughed or sneezed on every surface in our home, including my face multiple times. There’s no such thing as self isolation from your immediate family when you’re three, that’s for sure.

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