I’ve been taking a bit of a break from my Friday Favorites lately… My regular Friday Favorites will return later this fall (post-baby!). But, lately I just haven’t had the time and energy to get through my RSS reader each week. I suppose being close to 9 months pregnant is a good excuse, but I…
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I think pumpkin is one of the first flavors that comes to mind when I think of fall… Apples are a close second, especially when they are paired with spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Add caramel into the mix, and I am a very happy girl. So, naturally, I had to put my spiced caramel…
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I am having trouble holding off on the fall recipes this year. I have to admit that I was breaking out the fall spices (and even some pumpkin from the freezer) a few weeks ago! I held off on sharing any recipes too early on, though… I didn’t want you to lose all respect for…
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A funny thing happens when I have conversations with other cooks and bakers (I will avoid the use of the word “foodie” even though I don’t really have much of a problem with it myself.)… No matter where the conversation starts (vacation plans, new jobs, etc.), we usually end up talking about food. More specifically,…
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Since it’s Memorial Day weekend, I thought I’d share some festive recipes for this week’s Friday Favorites. Apparently my mind is stuck on sweets, though. So, if you’re looking for dessert ideas for your Memorial Day picnic, look no further. I think you’ll love these recipes!
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Tags: berries, cake, cake decorating, caramel, chocolate, grunt, Memorial Day, mint, mint chocolate chip, salted caramel, slow cooker, whoopie pies
Mother’s Day is just around the corner… So, if you haven’t started thinking about something special to do for your mom on Sunday, I’d recommend doing it now. Don’t say I didn’t remind you! Making breakfast for your mom is a popular option… And, who wouldn’t love being pampered with a special breakfast? Whether you…
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Tags: active dry yeast, bread, breakfast, brunch, caramel, cinnamon, homemade, Mother's Day, pecan, Red Star Yeast, sticky buns, yeast
You may have noticed that I’ve dropped the ball on Friday Favorites for the last few weeks… I have been pretty busy and it just slipped my mind. Imagine that! But, this week, I am happy to say that the Friday Favorites are back with a fresh set of picks from the lovely Aimée from…
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Tags: almond, buttermilk, caramel, chicken, chocolate, coconut, coffee, cookies, ginger, honey, marshmallows, mincemeat, rhubarb, rolls, s'mores, slow cooker, stew, tarts, waffles, whole wheat
I’ve spent the week talking about ideas for holiday entertaining. So, I thought I’d continue the theme for this week’s Friday Favorites! Whether you are hosting a big holiday party or a small dinner for a few friends, I think these recipes are sure to be a big success…
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Tags: bacon, cake, candy, caramel, cheesecake, chocolate, Christmas, cinnamon, entertaining, espresso, gingerbread, goat cheese, herbs, holidays, pecans, peppermint bark, popovers, vanilla
I love to bake all year long, but I think I enjoy it the most in the fall. This week’s selections for my Friday Favorites certainly reflect that. I had good intentions of choosing a few savory recipes, but there were just so many sweet ones that grabbed my eye. I’m hoping you’ll love them as much as…
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Tags: baking, bars, caramel, chocolate, cinnamon, cookies, cupcake, dried cherries, fall, ginger, ice cream, malted milk, molasses, nuts, rum
A few years ago, I found a recipe for chewy peanut butter cookies stuffed with Milk Duds… They were in one of those Christmas cookie magazines at the grocery store checkout line. I made them right away, and they quickly became one of my favorites. Since then, I’ve been making lots of different Milk Dud…
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