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Valentine’s Day Cookies: Using an Airbrush
Little did I know I’d get inspiration from being laid up with a cold. And since Valentine’s Day was approaching, I took a liking to the hearts on the tissue box. The pattern on the hearts...
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Polish Chrust Pastry
This Polish dessert is called Chrust (chrusciki) or Faworki, depending on the region, and is generally served during the holidays or on special occasions. I only recently heard about chrust...
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Truffle-Stuffed Chocolate Cookies
I hope you are not like me. Walking by Lindt Lindor Chocolate Truffles at your local market or even the checkout counter at the craft stores. I’ve noticed these truffles many times but was...
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Minty Pretzel Crisps
We have a game at our house. One person starts by saying a word. The next person says the first word that pops in their head. You continue playing as long as you want with as many people as you...
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Easter Butter Lamb
I first saw this Easter Butter Lamb from Taste of Home. The lamb is symbolic of Jesus and his sacrifice for all. I knew instantly this was going to be part of my Easter menu forever. You don’t...
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Blood Orange Pound Cake
Oh I’m sure you heard me. That was me……squealing with joy when I spotted the blood oranges at the market. I had been batting zero every time I’d ask if there were any blood oranges in the...
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Edible Panoramic Easter Eggs
Panoramic sugar eggs were always a part of my Easter celebration growing up. It was just magical to me how the little scene got inside the egg. While sugar eggs would keep forever, I remember...
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Ice Cream Pie
April 2nd is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Even now as a grown-up, PB & J is one of my favorite go-to sandwiches. I’ve even eaten it for breakfast (toasted, of course!). Quick and...
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Guava Berry Cream Cake
I owe my love for guavas to my son. When he was younger he would always want to pick the most unique fruits in the produce section to try. And ever since then I have been fond of them myself. If...
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Banana Creme filled Graham Crackers
It’s been on my list for a long time now—-making homemade graham crackers. And after seeing Honey Maid Grahamfuls by Nabisco, I thought now is the time to make them. I often do that. See...
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Candied Kumquat Cupcakes
Just when I thought kumquats couldn’t get any better, I came across candied kumquats. I just love the glassy look they get after simmering in a bath of simple syrup. They have an addicting sweet...
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Spicy Chocolate Churros
Just like Julie over at Mommie Cooks, I too had churros on my wish list of things to make. When I came across her “chocolate” churros, I knew that was the recipe I wanted to try. But with Cinco...
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Chocolate Caramel Graham Crunch
Here I go again…another graham cracker recipe! I can’t help it. They are a favorite of mine as you can tell by an earlier post of homemade graham crackers. If you’ve never heard or tried Marcy...
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Grandma’s Cottage Cheese Pancakes
When Mother’s Day rolls around, I like to think of all the women who have shared the journey of motherhood with me. For as much as I liked to say I could do this job myself, I can’t. I am a blessed...
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Caramel Drumstick Cupcakes
I love a Nestle Drumstick ice cream cone! They bring me right back to my summer days as a kid. Buying them from the snack shack on the beach or from the ice cream man that cruised the...
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Skinny Strawberry Yogurt Mousse
May is a busy month for celebrations in our family. Starting with Mother’s Day, two birthdays, an anniversary and then a graduation. That’s alot of celebrating! Time to pull out a “skinny”...
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Chocolate-Dipped Banana Nut Brittle
I have to say, one of the best things about loving to cook, bake, candy make……. is when you get to give it away! Whether you pack this in bags, boxes or buckets—Chocolate-Dipped Banana Nut Brittle...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Waffles with Cream Cheese Syrup
This time of year I usually make a strawberry rhubarb jam but instead I decided on making a compote. Seriously, I’ve roasted alot of vegetables in my life but never any fruit. This was my first...
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Non-Pareil Coconut Cookies
I just can’t pass up non-pareils when I see them. They were my Dad’s favorite. Dark chocolate drops covered with small white candy balls that crunch when you chew them. And when I saw the smaller...
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Cookie Chips with Fruit Salsa
Can you believe it? Cookie Chips?? I know–I couldn’t either. Something new—ooooh! How I love new things. Extremely thin and crunchy, bite-sized cookies from Hannahmax. I still can’t pick...
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