Ban the box mixes! Too many people get psyched out by baking – too complicated, too many formulas involved, too much effort. But really, all it takes is a few golden recipes and you’ll have a stash of sweet favorites that will be a hit at any time, for any event. 

Menu: Upside-Down Strawberry-Rhubarb Cupcakes; Pavlova Meringue with Grand Marnier-Macerated Strawberries; Salted Double Chocolate Chip Cookies; Fresh Blueberry Pie.