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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I take pride in my creativity of recipes, interesting amalgamations of flavors, and unique ability to derive pleasure from unexpected marriages of scents, textures, and tastes.I feel as though this is a gift – and a way to gift others with new and interesting gustatory experiences. Sometimes, though, friends, acquaintances, and spouses (well, JUST my…
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Whether you enjoy soft and chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, or crispy, crunchy, thin “crisp” cookies, I’ve got your back. These Double Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Cookies are the best of both worlds. You know, baking with shortening creates the softer, chewier cookies many of us adore. Baking cookies with BUTTER, crisps the cookies, making them flatter and…
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While we all know there is nothing on earth that can beat the marriage of peanut butter and chocolate (thank you, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – you’ll always have my heart – don’t forget Buckeyes and Peanut M&M’s), the addition of a puddle of melted ice cream to the mix is not quite as intuitively…
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Growing up, my all-time favorite ice cream flavor was “JaMocha Almond Fudge.”Things shifted and shimmied – for a time it was Butter Pecan, then Cookies n’ Cream. I loved a good Strawberry Swirl and then went through a phase of Half Baked Fro Yo.’ But, I do believe, my heart will always be with a…
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Just like a dirty chai, with a Nutella filled crepe for breakfast, all your tastebuds will be satisfied for the day with this kick-start, kick-ass cookie recipe! Espresso – ✔️Chai Latte – ✔️Chocolate – ✔️Sweet Treat – ✔️ Done, done, done, and DONE! What is Java? It is the same Infinitely Delicious chai latte mix…
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When recently asked about his weakness in life, my dearest Brian responded with, “Hägen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.” * While I know him better than most, possibly better than himself, I believe he thinks this is true, but I beg to differ. It’s the addition of ripe bananas, smashed into a fresh, warmly baked…
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When words fail, peanut butter and chocolate speak … And, silky mousse with a creamy whipped topping – Enjoy! Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie. Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie Crust:8 Tbs. butter, ice cold, cubed into 1″ pieces2 cups all purpose flour1 large egg1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar2-3 Tbs. ice water Preheat oven to 425…
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Lotus is worth far more than a simple $1,000,000, I mean, c’mon! She’s my very favorite little lady on earth. She so strong, she’s so smart, she’s so resilient, she’s so curious, she stunningly beautiful, and she’s always up for fun. I aspire to be more like her. Thus, for Lotus’ TWO years celebration of…
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Chocolate are one thing – one thing GREAT! Especially made with rich, whole milk, chocolate milk! OMG!But, adding blueberries to the batter, and then topping with a fresh, homemade, creamy vanilla buttercream and more fresh blueberries, we are all in heaven! Chocolate Blueberry Buttercream Cupcakes! Chocolate Blueberry Buttercream Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes:1 cup all purpose flour1/2…
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