Category: baking
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Breakfast Popovers
An alternative to your usual breakfast, this ready to go bite is perfect not just for anyone who is in a rush, but also for people casually eating before work. What makes this popover great is that it can be baked in a variety of ways, or fillings, and is can be refrigerated to be eaten…
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Chocolate Covered Cannoli Cups
For this year’s holiday party I wanted to make cannolis, but I wanted to do something different with them. I decided baking little cannoli cups dipped in chocolate and filled with a delicious, homemade ricotta-mascarpone filling. What makes these great, besides their versatility, is that they can be eaten in one big bite! Prep Time: 1 hour…
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Viennese Whirls
Contrary to the name, these tasty, sweet biscuits originate from England, not Austria. They are filled with fresh, delicious buttercream and you can use any jam of your choice. I used one of my previous recipes/a> for the jam I incorporated. They make for great tea side or can be enjoyed in one big bite! Prep…
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Stuffed Shells
For some, stuffed shells are a comfort food. For others, part of a traditional Sunday Italian dinner. For me, they are an easy go-to meal option. The beauty of this dish is that it is super easy to make, does not require a lot of ingredients, and leaves your stomach full. If you are pressed…
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Apple Pie Stuffed Cider Doughnuts
Who doesn’t love doughnuts? A delicious fried dough covered with sugar and cinnamon or frosting and filled with just about everything from jams and fruit to cremes and ganaches. For this recipe, I stuffed apple cider doughnuts with a homemade apple pie filling to give them a taste of Autumn that can be enjoyed year…
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Creamy New York Style Cheesecake
Ever since I immigrated to the United States and ate a slice of cheesecake, I fell in love. It quickly became one of my favorite desserts. A cake made of a creamy cheese filling and a nice crust? Who wouldn’t love it. Below is my recipe for a traditional New York style cheesecake. This will…
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Coffee Amaretto Crème Brulee
Usually, when you eat creme brulee, it doesn’t necessarily have a flavor to it besides the sweetened cream it’s made with and the hardened sugar shell. For this recipe, I decided to add some flare and incorporate coffee and amaretto. Those two added ingredients make for a superb taste that take this ordinary creme and…
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Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits
Although not a complete meal, I could eat biscuits at any time and consider them one, especially when fresh and warm out of the oven. I could even use them to make a sandwich. Biscuits can be make with any stuffing or enjoyed plain and make a great side dishes to larger scale dinners. They…
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Strawberry- Blueberry Preserves with Lavender
Jams, jellies, and preserves are delicious, but they taste even better when you make them yourself especially since you can create any combination you choose. For this, I decided to use two of my favorite fruits and add lavender to enhance the flavor and take something ordinary and make just a bit extraordinary. Prep Time:…
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