Gingersnap Orange Chocolate Cheesecake

Now that we are all over the sweet indulgences of the holidays, the temporary “fix it” new year resolutions (I abhor quick-fix ideas and resolutions – FYI), and we’re hovering around the Irish green, sticky stout, and rich, comfort foods of St. Patrick’s Day, it’s time to change things up and bring back the spicy…

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Creamy Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Crescent Puffs

As a food blogger, you must negotiate with yourself and create quite an eccentric plan. Well, maybe not an eccentric plan, but you must work ahead of the game.There is no way I rise at 3am, bake in the dark, photograph the process and finished product, write, edit, and then post by 6am.Sorry – those…

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Vanilla Orange White Chocolate Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

I don’t even know where to begin.White chocolate and orange are a great combination. Dark chocolate and orange are another orgasmic combo. So, a dark chocolate (double dark chocolate cookie crust), a white chocolate orange cream cheese “cheesecake” filling with a hint of vanilla, and then candied oranges on top seemed sure to be a…

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Vanilla Citrus Bergamot Almond Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

Although frosted cakes are impressive, there’s nothing like the natural beauty of a fresh, “naked” bundt cake.This recipe happens to be both gluten-free and dairy-free, incorporating the warm winter citrus flavors of sweet orange and tart lemon (all the citrus you can imagine) and subtle bergamot with almond.It’s moist, exquisite, and absolutely delicious! Vanilla Citrus…

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