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May 25, 2011, 9:03 pm
The delicious union of chocolate and peanut butter is, dare I say, "Two great tastes that taste great together." I made my own version and topped them with a pinch of fleur de sel, which enhances the peanutty goodness packed inside these little cups. A combination of milk and dark Callebaut chocola... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2011, 8:43 pm
Meringues, they are light, chewy and melt in your mouth. These mushroom-shaped meringues are a delight! I piped the meringue into two shapes - button tops and stems and then baked them to perfection; almost like a marshmallow but with a crispy outer shell. After the meringues were cooled, I dipped t... Comment - Like
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May 25, 2011, 8:00 pm
Pan Dulce is a Mexican morning sweet bread with a wonderful taste and texture. My mom makes this treat around Easter time and it's one of my favorites. I always eat the topping off of the bread first before enjoying the second half.
The bread is slightly sweet and the topping is a crunchy, cookie-l... Comment - Like
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May 15, 2011, 7:07 pm
What a treat it was to meet and chat with Food Network star and pastry chef, Anne Thornton from the show Dessert First today at Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale®. Anne is just as lovely in person as she is on TV!
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Jan 2, 2011, 3:35 pm
My hazelnut chocolate chunk cookies are full of flavor and have a very nice texture in each bite. I use hazelnut flour which gives this classic cookie recipe new dimension. The faint spice from the cinnamon enhances the hazelnuts and the flavors from the milk and dark chocolate chunks. Light and cri... Comment - Like
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Dec 11, 2010, 11:42 pm
My husband, his co-workers and I entered a local gingerbread contest and built a small-scale version of the Harold Washington Library. We thought Chicago’s iconic Harold Washington Library was a prime example to be translated into an enchanting gingerbread creation.
Sweet details like mouthwater... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2010, 9:41 pm
Take a look at these little monsters! I made these for my office's Halloween party. Comment - Like
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Jul 18, 2010, 8:07 pm
I love banana cake, it's a nice alternative to a regular spice cake. Flavors of sweet and spicy finished with sour cream frosting make a great snack!
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Mar 21, 2010, 1:22 pm
I recently bought a few types of butter I've never tried - European Style (Plugra), Irish (Kerrygold) and Icelandic (SMJOR) brands. Most have a higher fat content and less moisture, making richer and denser desserts. I will try these brands over the next couple of weeks in my candy, cookie and cake ... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2010, 12:57 pm
Nothing beats a warm blueberry muffin straight from the oven. I made these muffins in a jif and only took 15 minutes to bake. Steel cut oatmeal yields a great texture, plus, juicy Michigan blueberries are present in each bite. Enjoy!
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Feb 14, 2010, 9:20 am
Happy Valentine's Day!
I made Martha Stewart's Surprise Cookies to share with my colleagues on Friday. The recipe is from her book: Martha Stewart's Cookies (page 195). These cookies have a dense, fudgy cookie base. In the middle you'll find a gooey marshmallow and on top - more chocolate; milk choc... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2010, 8:55 am
During the first bite flavors of orange blossom honey and Mexican vanilla rush to your tastebuds, followed by a hint of fleur de sel. Buttery caramels are one of my favorite candies and after many attempts and four different recipes, this one worked!
Experiment with flavor. Try different extracts, ... Comment - Like
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Jan 24, 2010, 6:20 pm
When I began, I thought I was making German chocolate cake. Instead, when my cakes came out of the oven they were more chocolaty than I expected. (Not a bad thing at all.) It has been a while since I've baked a German chocolate cake. I did all the right things; I used Baker's German chocolate square... Comment - Like
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Jan 1, 2010, 1:16 pm
I combined three flavors I love to savor; dark chocolate, orange and champagne. These dark chocolate confections look luxurious, but are so easy to make. Decorating them was a lot of fun, too! I used cocoa nibs, edible luster dust, melted white chocolate and unsweetened cocoa powder to give these ca... Comment - Like
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Dec 20, 2009, 11:10 pm
Vanilla cupcakes with peaks of minty-sweet peppermint vanilla frosting were the star of the show at a company holiday party I provided desserts for this past weekend. My cakes were in good company; I also made red velvet with vanilla butter cream, dark chocolate with milk chocolate frosting, lemon-r... Comment - Like
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Dec 13, 2009, 10:15 pm
My turtles are chewy, chocolaty and a little salty. They are always a favorite around the holidays.
What you'll need:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
1 cup of pecans
20 caramels (unwrapped)
1 tsp of fleur de sel (sea salt)
1 tsp of raw sugar
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 cup of milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup of sem... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 3:20 pm
My grandma's homemade fudge has always been a favorite of mine. I tried to replicate her recipe and my version is almost as good as her famous fudge. I've added chopped pecans and plump, dried sour cherries to my fudge instead of walnuts. The sweetness of the milk chocolate is balanced by the nut an... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2009, 9:02 pm
It's Fall and apples are abundant. So many different types of apples to choose from. My personal favorites are Honey Crisps, Jonathan and Golden Delicious. I used Honey Crisps for these pocket pies.
These little pies are hard to resist. The crust is flakey with a touch of butter and the apples are a... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2009, 7:59 am
I recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Greece. I stayed on the island of Serifos which is located among a group of islands in the Cyclades. I believe this to be the most beautiful place on Earth. I enjoyed eating the local fare, i.e. every restaurant's version of Moussaka, Greek salad, Myt... Comment - Like
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Aug 23, 2009, 10:02 pm
Today, I found these beautiful figs at my local grocer. Ripe and rich in color, I couldn't wait to make something with this lovely fruit. I thought about a custard tart, but really wanted to pair these beauties with chocolate. After washing the figs I took a few pictures of them, thinking about how ... Comment - Like
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