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Spring is finally in the air! I've been feeling like making a treat that reflects the sun and recent "warmer" weather we've been enjoying, and this recipe spoke to me! Macarons are light, crisp, slightly chewy, and sweet. I think ...
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Key Lime Pie Macarons
Spring is finally in the air! I've been feeling like making a treat that reflects the sun and recent "warmer...
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My daughter and I share a common love for those crunchy, and delicious crab and cream cheese filled "rangoons" at Asian restaurants. Dependin...
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Crab Rangoons w/ Peach Sweet & Sour Sauce
My daughter and I share a common love for those crunchy, and delicious crab and cream cheese filled "rangoons" a...
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Some like white chocolate, and others simply don't. For many years, this particular recipe for the cupcakes, has been my go-to "white cake" recipe whenever I've done wedding cakes, etc. The flavor of the white chocolate is noticeabl...
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White Chocolate Peppermint Fantasy Cupcakes
Some like white chocolate, and others simply don't. For many years, this particular recipe for the cupcakes, has be...
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Czech Kolacky Cookies
One of my favorite cookies to make for the season, (or any time of the year), would have to be these little lovelies! T...
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I don't think Spring is ever coming to the U.P. of MI....winter wants to just keep hangin' on!! However, I need to stay positive, so I'm ...
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Blood Orange Angel Pie
I don't think Spring is ever coming to the U.P. of MI....winter wants to just keep hangin' on!! However, I need...
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dips
Hummus....what's not to love?? It's incredibly healthy, versatile, easy to make, and it's just simply yumlicious! But, what exactly is hummus? Well, it is a traditional Middle Eastern dip, composed of cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas), ...
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Quick Hummus
Hummus....what's not to love?? It's incredibly healthy, versatile, easy to make, and it's just simply yumli...
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Mole Spice Blend
I'm one of those people that rarely ever measure spices or anything when I cook, so it's been challenging for me...
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I don't care if it's in cake form, bar form, bite- size, etc., cheesecake is one of my ultimate dessert weaknesses. It also happens to be my daughter's as well! She requested I make these for her recently, and how could I say "no"??!! I have to say that making cheesecake "bars" is more sensible from the stand point that you can control the portions. One little bar is better than consuming a full "slice" of dense cheese cake! Graham cracker crust is the most common choice for many, but I like a sugar doug...
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Caramel Fudge Swirl Cheesecake Bars
I don't care if it's in cake form, bar form, bite- size, etc., cheesecake is one of my ultimate dessert weakness...
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I'm not sure if the Christmas baking season is complete until you have made some gingerbread people or houses! For many years now, (since my very first gingerbread house competition in high school), I've been making this dough every year, an...
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Basic Gingerbread
I'm not sure if the Christmas baking season is complete until you have made some gingerbread people or houses! For ...
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Tea has become kind of a big deal in my home. I'm a die hard coffee drinker, but on occasion, I do enjoy a good cup of tea. My eldest son has become quite the tea aficionado in the last year or so, and is very enthralled with all things British...
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Flavored Sugar Cubes
Tea has become kind of a big deal in my home. I'm a die hard coffee drinker, but on occasion, I do enjoy a good cup...
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Well, the kids are officially back in school, and it appears that Fall has decided to come extra early this year in the U.P. of MI. Perfect soup weather in my opinion! My oldest son spent a week this past summer with his Aunt & Uncle in lower MI, and raved about a lentil soup he tried at a Middle Eastern restaurant in Hamtramck. (Yes, Hamtramck! It appears that although this city used to be the Polish capitol of MI, it has now been taken over by Middle Eastern population/ culture.) He did his best to describe to me what was in the soup, s...
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Moroccan Red Lentil Soup
Well, the kids are officially back in school, and it appears that Fall has decided to come extra early this year in the ...
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Cantaloupes are one of those great summer fruits that you just can't get enough of on a hot and sunny day! Most people enjoy this melon by itself, in a salad, or as an appetizer with a lovely salty piece of proscuitto wrapped around it. But, di...
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Creamy Cantaloupe Tart
Cantaloupes are one of those great summer fruits that you just can't get enough of on a hot and sunny day! Most peo...
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cakes
There are plenty of cheesecake recipes out there for just about every flavor under the sun, but this one is truly special! First of all, it's hard to top the combination of chocolate and peanut butter...layered together in a delicious peanut butter cookie crust, and topped with a sinful dark chocolate ganache. Secondly, it's an absolutely gorgeous presentation to "wow" any family member, friend, or guest! Ok, so honestly, this was my attempt at a "zebra" style cheesecake. I wanted to see if it could be done with thi...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ribbon Cheesecake
There are plenty of cheesecake recipes out there for just about every flavor under the sun, but this one is truly speci...
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Avocados are making an appearance in all kinds of new innovative recipes- from baked goods to smoothies! And why not, I mean they have great nutritio...
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Creamy Avocado & Artichoke Pasta
Avocados are making an appearance in all kinds of new innovative recipes- from baked goods to smoothies! And why not, I...
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Spring is finally here! No more snow, (for now!), milder temps, and Easter is coming soon......I love this time of the year! Lollipops, (aka "suckers" as we also call them), are so colorful and fun for the kids. I like to actually make these for bake sales and fundraisers because they are a great "do ahead" item, and obviously last awhile. Plus, you can package them using fun ribbons for any occasion, and make an amazing display using your imagination as well for any party, celebration, or fundraiser! Plus, did I mention that they are a big seller???!! I came across these awesome "sprinkles" at Target in the baking section, (who knew?), and they are essentially mini "chiclets"- the candy- coated retro gum they used to sell when I was a kid. I always enjoyed the "Charm Pops" too, (bubblegum filled lollies), when I was younger as well, but when I came across these mini bubblegum sprinkles, I just had to make some of these fun lollies! The ones pictured are my "free form" style, but I made some in standard molds as well. They were a definite hit! Very fun, colorful, and yummy! These are really easy to make, inexpensive, and you can play with any color and/or flavor as well. (The blue ones pictured are a Blueberry Cream swirl.)
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Bubblegum Lollipops
Spring is finally here! No more snow, (for now!), milder temps, and Easter is coming soon......I love this time of the ...
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I have to say, whoever came up with the "Apple Roses" was pretty genius! I mean, how pretty, and so many variances as well. As much as I love the concept, I also like to put my own creative spin on things, so this is what I came up with! Sweet potatoes and pecans just plain go together, and sweet potatoes have a similar firm texture to apples. (That's why I've also seen variations of these in a more savory "potato" form as well.) You could virtually use any type of sweet potato or yam for this recipe, but I chose a ...
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Sweet Potato Pecan Roses
I have to say, whoever came up with the "Apple Roses" was pretty genius! I mean, how pretty, and so many varian...
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