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The small tease of warmer days ahead (the sunlight lasting a little longer each day, the fresh air filling our lungs again, discovering new places that will become favorites), are making us crave the lighter, brighter dinners we love any time of year.

After the holiday cookie parade, we’ve settled back into everyday life, but I still believe in a little sweetness. These are the treats I make in batches and freeze, so there’s always something waiting for the days that need it most.
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