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Greek Christmas Cookies (Kourabiedes)
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to taste the buttery, spiced sweetness of Greek kourabiedes during the holiday season, you know they’re a cookie that feels like a hug. These delicate, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are a beloved part of Greek Christmas traditions, shaped into a ball or crescent shape and generously dusted with powdered sugar. …
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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Whoopie Pies
I love whoopie pies! Remember my pumpkin whoopie pies? Last year I made snickerdoodle cookies and frosted them with eggnog frosting. These whoopie pies were inspired by those cookies. I put eggnog in the whoopie pie batter and in the filling. The combination of the cinnamon and nutmeg with the eggnog is so pleasant and…
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
These cookies are not only delicious, they are so easy to make! If you are a fan of “Peanut Butter Blossoms” (I think they are my daughter-in-love Melissa’s favorite), you are going to love these!! Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (224 grams) 1/4 teaspoon fine kosher salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup softened…
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Apple Galette With Caramel Sauce
I love fall baking. Baking desserts for the holidays brings me so much joy! I think apple pie is one of the most difficult pies to bake. I’m not quite sure why this dessert gives me so much trouble (soggy bottom, filling cooked too much or not enough, crust cooked to much)….like I said, trouble,…
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
“I feel like Harry Potter just put liquid luck in my butterbeer before Quidditch practice.” ∼ Jillian Dodd You are going to love these fluffy cupcakes. They are flavored with a butterbeer reduction, melted butterscotch chips, and vanilla and butter flavor extracts. They are frosted with a butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with a creamy butterscotch ganache….yummmm!! …
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Falafel Made 3 Ways!
Back in 1998 when my son David was a senior in high school, he worked at a vegetarian restaurant called “Shakespeare” (now known as “Epicure”). The name changed, but the food is still amazing! This was perfect because my son was a vegetarian, so…win,win 🙂 !!! That was the first time I had falafel. I…
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
It’s not technically fall season yet, but I couldn’t wait to get started on some fall recipes! I had my first pumpkin spice latte a couple of weeks ago. I had it over ice because the weather was quite warm that day, but it was still delicious!! I’ve tested a lot of apple cider donuts,…
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Budini di riso (rice-pudding cups)
These delicious rice pudding tarts, known as ‘Budini di Riso’ are a traditional Tuscan pastry and are usually eaten for breakfast. Budini is plural, so you may see them named Budino di Riso. They can be found in most cafes in Tuscany and are very popular with children too! I was introduced to these delicious…
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Chocolate Swirled Meringues
It’s no secret that I’m crazy about anything meringue, and these scrumptious confections are no exception!! There are so many ways these treats can be enjoyed, but let me tell you, they are out of this world all on their own…Mmmmm!! They are the perfect amount of crunchy on the outside and soft and…
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Lemon Pastry Cream
I think having a “go to” pastry cream in our repertoire can really up the baking game! It can be used in so many ways. Having a smooth and creamy pastry cream is a deal changer!! This luscious made from scratch pastry cream is perfect for filling crepes, cakes, eclairs, tarts and other confections. I…