This Italian-inspired recipe is comfort food at its best:Sweet and fragrant fennel sauteed with bitter, pungent greens, and then cooked with creamy white beans and served with sharp and tanged Pecorino Romano sings to my spirit and my soul. Braised Fennel & Greens with White Beans & Shaved Romano 1 Tbs. olive oil1 small fennel…
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These are perfectly thick, ganache-filled chocolate chip cookies. They are brilliant in absolutely every way. These are perfectly thick, ganache-filled chocolate chip cookies. They are brilliant in absolutely every way. Ganache Spilled & Filled Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookies:8 Tbs. (1 stick) butter, room temperature½ cup light brown sugar½ cup white sugar1 Tbs. vanilla extract2 tsp….
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CANNOLI – the undisputed champion of the pastry world. I won’t sugarcoat it (pun intended) – making them from scratch is no joke! It’s a labor of love that requires patience, precision, and a lot of love for ricotta cheese. But when done right, they’re truly heavenly – crispy shells, creamy filling, and that perfect…
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“Milk’s favorite cookie,” BUT BETTER! O.R.E.O. cookies, blended with tasty vanilla frosting for EXTRA creamy goodness, and folded into prepared chocolate cake mix make for the most amazing and EASY Chocolate Cookies & Cream Oreo Cookie “Slim” you could ever imagine. The cloudy, chewy texture is to die for! The only question would be…dunk for…
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Cilantro with lime is a flavor combination that can never go wrong!Honestly, the fresh aromas of herbs and citrus (any amalgamation – not just cilantro and lime – think basil, rosemary, dill AND orange, lemon, and grapefruit). WOWZA!Now, add in a touch of creaminess for a sauce served over chicken and rice, and you’ve got…
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Not too sweet. Just right. Goldilocks Blondie Bars. Ooooh, these blondies are the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Imagine the flavors and textures coming together perfectly in each bite. A delicious, unique twist on the classic blondie dessert bar: vanilla frosting, fig preserves, and white chocolate add a subtle sweetness, while the trail mix…
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I was recently asked how to craft a dairy-free dessert.Easy, peasy.I explained to her that with all the amazing plant-based options these days, ANYTHING is possible. Yes, anything!I tried to describe exactly how to prepare the Chocolate Saltine Scotcheroo treats I had just whipped up THAT very day.I was met with a blank stare. I…
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This dessert is absolutely divine. Fresh, sauteed pears, toasty, and rich pecans, along with delicate and earthy fig preserves create a PERFECT winter treat. The inside is creamy, unique, and flavorful – indulgent. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, or even a dollop of whipped cream. Your body and soul…
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Imagine a rustic artisan bread, freshly baked – “singing” as you pull the loaf from the oven – the aromas filling your space with heavenly delight. But, this time, instead of just a savory bread scent, you catch a glimmer of sweet oat-graham wafting across your olfactory orifices. 🥸 Imagine no more. Oatcake Biscuit Bread…
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Scotcheroos are a crispy dessert treat consisting of puffed rice or corn cereal, peanut butter, and a decadent butterscotch-chocolate coating. Scotcheroos got their name after one of the key ingredients used in the preparation process – butterscotch. Although not much is known about the invention of these crunchy treats, the recipe was originally printed on…
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