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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…
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New York-Style Crumb Cake
I have always been a fan of crumb cake, and after trying this recipe, you will be too. I really like the crumb to cake ratio…yum! There are a lot of different recipes out there for NY style crumb cake. Some use sour cream or whole milk instead of buttermilk. All-purpose flour is used in…
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Apple Donuts (Susanne’s Appelkoken)
Some of you may or may not know that I am in the process of writing my first cookbook. It’s exciting, but scary and overwhelming at times. This has been a dream for a very long time, and with all the craziness of the past year and a half, I have decided it’s time to…
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Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Pancakes
We need to talk about these chocolate, chocolate chip pancakes, and how enjoyable they are!! It’s like having dessert for breakfast. Yes, please!!! I topped mine with chocolate sauce, fresh berries and coconut whipped cream. I highly recommend this, but let me tell you, these are delicious on their own. Yes, they are that good!!…
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Neapolitan Overnight Oats
These are by far the best overnight nights I’ve ever made, and that’s saying a lot because, well let’s face it, I have made many overnight oats in my day:)!! For the Vanilla Oats 1/3 cup gluten free rolled oats (27 grams) 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (28 grams) 1/3 oat…
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Petit Fours
These little dessert bites are the perfect way to celebrate any special occasion (I made these for Mother’s Day this past weekend). I started with my Italian Rainbow cookie recipe. Instead of coloring the batter with food coloring, I left it as is. My daughter-in-love Melissa (I call her Missy) has a lot of chickens,…
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Tiramisu Cake
I am a huge tiramisu fan, and so is my husband. So much, that he requests it for his birthday every year. This cake is made with a delicious homemade sponge cake that is soaked with strong sweetened coffee, filled (and frosted) with a mascarpone cream that melts in your mouth, and dusted with…