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August 24, 2015
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Nutella Cake with Milk Chocolate Frosting

I know when you have last minute company or you get really busy, when it comes to dessert, it’s easier to stop by the bakery or pull out those homemade cookies you stashed in the freezer last month. But sometimes, it’s nice to bake a cake, especially if it’s really simple, made from things that […]

July 20, 2015
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Ginger Mascarpone Cheesecake

There are a lot of no-bake cheesecake recipes out there, but I haven’t found any this good, and in the interest of research, I’ve tried lots and lots. This one has an unusual blend of cream cheese, low fat yoghurt, mascarpone and heavy cream. Yes, there is sugar in the cookie crust as well as […]

February 27, 2015
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Party Cookies

In my house, party cookies meant the rich butter cookies that were covered with colored sprinkles that my mom bought at the bakery only when there was a party. These actually come close and you make them yourself. The fun part is that they are made with a cookie press and sprinkled with sanding sugar. […]

January 16, 2015
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Pumpkin Monkey Bread

This is a recipe I used to make years ago using store bought biscuits. I was testing it two weeks before the New Year’s Day party and it was cooling on my kitchen counter one evening when two friends stopped by for an impromptu dinner. We sat at dinner commiserating about how we had eaten […]

September 24, 2014
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Fig Pesto Torte

This makes a wow presentation. As good as it looks, it tastes even better. The combination of savory (pesto) and sweet (figs) combine for a magical taste. This recipe makes a large 10-inch torte so it’s great for a big party. Also it’s better if you make it at least 2 days ahead. You can […]

July 14, 2014
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Savory Goat Cheese Cake

I love the idea of taking sweet dessert recipes and making them savory. Creating something unexpected. That’s where the idea of a Savory Goat Cheese Cake came from. Once I made it, I thought why not go further and turn it into a layer cake, and this is the result. Your guests will rave, it’s […]