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One Bowl Berry Coffee Cake

I had some berries they weren’t being eaten so I made this delicious berry cake. I had fresh berries but you could also use frozen. This cake is so easy to make, and you only need one bowl. I think it would also taste great with cranberries and lemon extract instead of almond.  One Bowl Berry Coffee Cake Makes 1 11x7” Cake Ingredients 2 cups fresh berries (I used blueberries and strawberries)  1/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sliced or sliced almonds Brown sugar for topping Directions Preheat the oven to 350F and grease an 11”x7” baking dish. Combine berries and brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.  Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs and extracts until well combined.  Stir in sour cream and milk.  Add the dry ingredie...
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Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon

I found a really beautiful and refreshing summer salad over at O&CO. I didn't actually use their products to dress my salad, but it still turned out great!

 I didn't have cherry tomatoes so I chopped regular tomatoes, and I grilled my asparagus rather than boiling it. We were already grilling chicken so I figured what the heck, let's just throw the asparagus on the grill. If a bit of char bothers you, go ahead and boil yours.

 I didn't measure anything for this recipe, but I'll give you the estimates of what I think I put in. It's salad, it doesn't need to be perfectly measured.

 I don't need to tell you to wash your fruits and veggies, do I?



 Asparagus and Tomato Salad with Berries and Melon
Original Recipe by O&CO
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or cherry, cut in half)
  • 1/2 a small cantaloupe, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
  • 1/3 cup fresh raspberries
  • 10 asparagus spears, grilled (or boiled) and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
Directions
  1. Mix everything together in a bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.


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  1. Shannon @VillageGirlBlogJune 8, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Awesome way to use spring asparagus! Great combo.

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  2. The Weekend GourmetJune 8, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    What a fun combo of flavors...berries and asparagus aren't a combo I would think of, but I'm betting the sweetness and earthiness pair quite well!

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  3. Heather S-GJune 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I think grilling the asparagus was the right choice- this looks stellar!

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  4. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJune 8, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Jenny, the addition of asparagus is a nice surprise...what a delicious combination of flavors~

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  5. TaraJune 8, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Delicious, I would have never thought of putting the asparagus in there. Great idea!!

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  6. Lesa @ Edesias NotebookJune 8, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Interesting combination of flavors! I love how you grilled the asparagus. Sounds much tastier than boiling!

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  7. UnknownJune 8, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    I totally love the addition of the asparagus tips in this salad.

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  8. Cindy's Recipes and WritingsJune 8, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    So pretty, Jenny!

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  9. Wimpy VegetarianJune 9, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Love the addition of the melon and asparagus! It sounds sooo good!

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  10. UnknownJune 9, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    I agree with others, I would not have thought to add the asparagus to the salad. I bet it tastes really good though. I love fresh asparagus in most anything!

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  11. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Looks great! I was considering a salad with asparagus for my post this month and didn't go with it. Now I know I need to make a salad like this!

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