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  • A slice of peach semolina upside down cake, on a wooden plate. The slice of cake is styled on a pale pink wooden table, with slices of peaches and cutlery surrounding it.

    Peach Semolina Upside Down Cake

    August 28, 2025marissajmakes

    This peach semolina upside down cake is one that I look forward to making every summer. I adapted this recipe from the NYT version made with apricots and almond flour by Vallery Lomas: my version is made partially with semolina flour, which gives it a gorgeous texture and yellow color of the sponge. I’ve also snuck…

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  • Tomato and Peach Panzanella

    August 21, 2025marissajmakes

    When it’s too hot to cook, this tomato and peach panzenella is my go-to favorite meal. It’s full of peak summer flavor, tangy dressing, and cubes of sourdough that soak up all the delicious flavors of the salad. Panzanella is a traditional bread salad from Tuscany, designed to use up stale bread. It’s refreshing, simple to…

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  • A cake adorned with raspberries and flowers, with light pink buttercream frosting.

    Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Mousse

    July 21, 2025marissajmakes

    This chocolate cake with raspberry mousse and white chocolate buttercream is the perfect mixture of the richness of chocolate, with the brightness of raspberry, and smooth sweetness of white chocolate. It’s the perfect celebration cake for birthdays or special occasions, and you can use frozen raspberries for the mousse, making it friendly for year-round baking. I’m…

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  • A frangipane tart topped with pink apples, styled with sliced apples and ranunculus flowers scattered around.

    Apple Frangipane Tart

    February 22, 2025marissajmakes

    As a home baker, frangipane tarts are one of my favorite ways to incorporate seasonal flavors, and to create an impressive dessert with minimal effort. This apple frangipane tart transforms everyday baking ingredients into a gorgeous and delicious delight. Mountain rose apples give it the most beautiful color, though you can use any kind of baking…

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  • A slice of chicken, veggie, and mushroom pot pie, styled on a cozy and rustic background surrounded by scattered ingredients.

    Winter Veg Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie

    February 6, 2025marissajmakes

    One of my ultimate comfort foods is a pot pie, and this Winter Veg Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie is packed full of winter flavor, and so much cozy goodness. It features a flaky double crust, and a creamy filling that hits the spot on cold winter days. This pot pie is a great way to…

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