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As summer draws to a close, I decided to squeeze in one more strawberry tart. This recipe has become a favorite because the combo of strawberries and pistachio is pure perfection. I’m totally obsessed with the pistachio frangipane in this tart — which I’m testing in some other recipes that I’ll debut soon.

Ok, so I have a second food and movie reference. One of my favorite scenes in Volver – another Pedro Almodóvar where food features prominently — is of Penelope Cruz carrying a metal pale full of flan! I’d never seen flan served that way. Flan or crème caramel, is one of my favorite desserts. Creamy…

This easy bresaola and arugula salad is a lunch-time favorite and one my husband and I were introduced to in Italy. I use this salad often when entertaining because it makes for a filling and easy meal and allows me to focus on being with friends and family rather than cooking.