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Chocolate Meringue Swirl Cake

Chocolate Meringue Swirl Cake 1 2/3 cups cake flour½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt8 tablespoons 1 ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Smoked Gouda Almond Crisps

Smoked Gouda Almond Crisps 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon Kosher salt1 teaspoon minced dried onion¼ teaspoon garlic ...
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Recipe, Uncategorized

Christmas Cheesecake Bites

Christmas Cheesecake Bites Crust1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons granulated sugar5 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)Filling2 8- ounce packages ...
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Cheesecakes, Recipe

Hot Chocolate Donuts

Hot Chocolate Donuts Granulated sugar for preparing pans3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons hot cocoa mix with marshmallows, ...
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Quick Breads, Recipe

Chocolate Glaze

Chocolate Glaze 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter1 tablespoon light corn syrup Bring 1 inch of ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup white whole wheat flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Almond Raspberry Stuffed Muffins

Almond Raspberry Stuffed Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened2/3 ...
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Muffins, Quick Breads, Recipe

Linzer Sandwich Cookies

Linzer Sandwich Cookies 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour1 cup almond flour¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 cup 2 sticks ...
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Cookies, Recipe

Cornbread

Cornbread 1 cup all-purpose flour1 cup yellow corn meal2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar1 tablespoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 large egg¼ ...
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Quick Breads, Recipe

Apple Dumplings

Apple Dumplings 2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt½ cup approximately ½ of an 8 ounce package cold ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Apple Cider Donuts

Apple Cider Donuts DonutsGranulated sugar for sprinkling donut pans2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ ...
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Quick Breads, Recipe

Streusel Crunch Topping

Streusel Crunch Topping ½ cup dark brown sugar, (packed)½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ cup all-purpose flour¼ cup white whole wheat flour4 ...
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Cider Caramel Sauce

Cider Caramel Sauce ¾ cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons water1 teaspoon lemon juice¼ cup heavy cream¼ cup apple cider1 tablespoon unsalted ...
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Recipe, Sauces

Flaky Phyllo Heirloom Tomato Tart

Flaky Phyllo Heirloom Tomato Tart 8 sheets phyllo dough, (thawed)1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, (plus more if needed)½ cup ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Cupcakes 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon boiling water1/2 cup ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Buttermilk Ice Cream

Buttermilk Ice Cream 6 large egg yolks2/3 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons all-purpose flour2 cups heavy creamI cup chilled buttermilk, (well ...
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Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts, Recipe

Raspberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Raspberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies 3 cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 ½ teaspoons baking soda½ ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Cookies, Recipe

Easy Cherry Cake

Easy Cherry Cake 1 cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)2/3 cup ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe

Mountain Frosting

Mountain Frosting 1 cup granulated sugar4 tablespoons water½ cup light corn syrup4 large egg whites2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Stir ...
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Cakes and Frostings, Recipe

Lattice Topped Peach Pie

Lattice Topped Peach Pie Flaky Pie Crust2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted ...
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Pies, Tarts and Fruit Desserts, Recipe