After the truly orgasmic feedback I received from the Orange Pecan Chocolate Caramel Graham Million Dollar Bars (seriously – you should see these text exchanges from the recipients), I decided another shortbread recipe was in oder. This time a little fruit – strawberry – and chocolate, of course. And, when I delivered to the boys…
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There’s never not an appropriate time for chocolate, right? Let’s all face the facts! Chocolate soufflé is one of the most raved about, luxurious French desserts on the planet. But here’s the thing that most beginner bakers don’t realize: it sounds a lot more intimidating than it actually is. Well, sort of. While the few ingredients are as…
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What’s your favorite childhood sweet treat?I have SO many. I’m not sure which treat is my favorite – actually – they are all associated with fond memories of family, life, fun, freedom – etc. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for the amazing life you’ve provided ♥️. I do have a particular fondness and proclivity for “Rice…
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There is simply so much going on in this decadent chocolate dessert that I really had no idea how to name or label it.Crust: dark chocolate graham cracker bakeCream Layer: lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese with fresh raspberriesDark Chocolate Ganache: DARK chocolate and cream ganache topped, again, with fresh raspberries It’s simple – yet profoundly…
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Fudge sauce lasts forever. Well, maybe not forever. But, I’ve had this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce in my fridge since Christmas. Being that I bake all of our desserts from scratch, we haven’t really needed to use the sauce over ice cream as of late. By the spoonful, it’s fantastic. But, I wanted to…
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So, you’ll see the story below.Gifting food, crafting treats, and delivering smiles and happiness are my love language. Remember, I take requests! (Oh, and I can easily be bribed with a lovely bottle of wine 😊🍷🥂🤗 and a hug! Thank you, Kathleen, Kitten!! 😊🧘🏼❤️ Chocolate Hazelnut Graham No Bake Cake Chocolate Hazelnut Graham No Bake…
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Dark Chocolate Raisin Spice Cookies 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder3 cups all purpose flour2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla extract 16 Tbs. (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature4 large eggs2 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups flame raisins1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chunks Preheat the oven to 350 degrees….
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I truly believe my destiny in life is to bake and cook for others.It’s something I adore.It’s my meditation.The kitchen is my canvas.It brings ME peace and happiness and solace while the enjoyment of others does just the same as the baking process.It’s my mojo. It’s all I really want to do. Thank you, my…
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“Do you think you could do like a dark chocolate orange cake sometime?“I don’t THINK, I KNOW I can!!! 😃What a silly question – I can truly do just about anything when it comes to baking! And, what a fantastic idea! DARK Chocolate ORANGE Cake. Yum,But, of course, with my standards, I had to up…
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These easy cookies, filled with vanilla bean white chocolate pudding and dark chocolate chunks are chewy, soft, fluffy, and utterly delicious. I struggled with the name – Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Pudding Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks – that’s a mouthful.I settled upon Black & White – which is a little misleading.But, in this case…
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