Salted Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies
Apr 15
Apple Pepper Parmesan Artisanal Bread
I’ve had this bread on my mind for quite some time now. I think, ever since I fell in love the double decadence of parmesan cheese crusted with spicy black pepper. It’s amazing…and I realized that with the extra tart tang of cooked apples, the bread would automatically fold into a ‘ménage à trois’ of sorts. Thus,…
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Apr 12
Lemon Curd Lavender Cake
I really do not care for being the center of attention and I detest the idea of boasting or showing off. But.. “This is one of the best things I’ve ever tasted. It’s amazing. 💕💖💗💕” “Mom would have loved this – lavender and lemon were her favorite!” I’m actually quite proud of this cake. Not…
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Apr 11
Cashew Butter Cardamom Pistachio Blondies
I am in love with any and all nuts. And, you know, there is a reason “they” say, “You are what you eat!” We all know that to be true.In any case, other than being a fruity nut, with a side of cheese, there was a point in my life during which I truly believe…
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Apr 10
Lemon Blueberry Chicken & Lemon Basil Cream
Are you tired of seeing pies yet…”pie eyed,” as they say? Well, not really, as that is a reference to something entirely different. These days, though, I’d say I’m “pie eyed.” I’m simply basking in the joy and complex simplicity of baking bounties.Today, though, I opted for something not exactly savory, but not exactly sweet.Baked…
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Apr 8
Lemon Bar Pecan Pie
Kind of like a lemon bar, kind of like a pecan bar, but also kind of like a pecan pie – this version of Lemon Bar Pecan Pie is worth celebrating.Years ago, I created a recipe entitled “Better Than…Lemon Bars.” They were vegan, grain-free, and refined sugar-free. They were pretty awesome.As life evolved, I started…
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Apr 5
Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Pie
When you want to spoil a friend, why not do it with a double dark chocolate decadent pie? I mean, really. Is there any other way?She likes things rich, dark, decadent…and deserves it. Thus, with a double dark chocolate crust, she received a Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Pie! Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Pie Crust:1 1/2 cups all purpose flour6…
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Apr 4
Chocolate Chunk Peanut Butter Brownie Bread
Once again the utterly delicious and decadent marriage of peanut butter and chocolate has got my drooling in the kitchen. It’s hard to make it through the processing of a batch of these babies – the smell alone is enough to send me swooning. Luckily, the luscious slices were baked with a specific purpose (other…
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Apr 3
Chocolate Chocolate Cinnamon Graham Mousse Pie
Well, this will be the fourth down and only one more to go in my five-pie baking obsession. Today I present to you a pie gifted to my girls: Chocolate Chocolate Cinnamon Graham Mousse Pie. Jenna is a chocolate fan – I mean REALLY a chocolate fan. The darker and the more chocolatey – chocolatier…
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Apr 2
Pancetta Mushroom Rosemary Puff Pastry Quiche
How many people in the world are as blessed as I am that my best friend tells me she needs me to TAKE some farm fresh eggs. She has too many! And, she passes me 2 1/2 dozen! That’s heaven.And, as Brian says, “Valerie’s eggs are *!$king awesome!”So, we are lucky. I told her that…
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Apr 1
Strawberry Rose Saffron Pie
As it happens, over the course of two days in January, I baked five different pies: two on a Friday and three early on a Saturday morning. I was going pie crazy – I couldn’t get enough, of baking, that is.All five pies found homes (or were baked intentionally for the recipients) and all were…
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