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CHAIRMAN MAO’S RED BRAISED PORK BELLY
View recipe: CHAIRMAN MAO’S RED BRAISED PORK BELLYPork belly is just better bacon! There, I said it, and with that being said, this recipe below accentuates the essence of the pork belly. It becomes crispy, sweet, spicy, and melts in your mouth leaving behind a trail of flavor. Try yours today! Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 1.5 hours in wok or…
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SUN SPOTS
View recipe: SUN SPOTSI had been wanting to make a custard based dessert for a while, but could not decide on what. I did not want it to be too basic, but also not too complicated either. I finally decided on making what I call the Sun Spot. It is inspired by the Portuguese Pasteis de Nata, however,…
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BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH JAM
View recipe: BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH JAMThe blondie is the cousin of everyone’s favorite, the brownie. It substitutes the cocoa powder for vanilla and brown sugar. This dessert is quick and easy to make, and very versatile for anyone who is on the go. My recipe uses brown butter in the mixture which adds a nutty flavor with hints of caramel.…
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BÛCHE DE NOËL (YULE LOG)
View recipe: BÛCHE DE NOËL (YULE LOG)A Bûche de Noël (yule log), is a traditional dessert eaten in Europe during the holiday season between Christmastime and New Years. It is a rolled up sponge cake stuffed with a cream filling and topped with a buttercream frosting. For my variation, I incorporated both mascarpone and cream cheeses in the filling and frosting…
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APPLE BERRY GALETTE
View recipe: APPLE BERRY GALETTEGalettes have recently become a favorite of mine to bake. Whenever I make it, it feels like I am getting ready to bake a pizza, that’s also a pie, that’s also a tart. It’s marvelous. They are also very versatile and can be savory or sweet. This is a fantastic recipe incorporating delicious spiced apples…
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SHEPHERD’S PIE
View recipe: SHEPHERD’S PIEThis is one of my favorite comfort foods. It has everything from sauteed meat and veggies, to creamy mashed potatoes, all stuffed in a flaky, buttery crust. Although it is customary to make the Shepherd’s pie without a crust, I decided to take the path less traveled and make it into an actual pie like…
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POACHED PEAR, CRANBERRY, AND ALMOND FRANGIPANE GALETTE
View recipe: POACHED PEAR, CRANBERRY, AND ALMOND FRANGIPANE GALETTEGalettes are French tarts best described as a combination of a pie and a pizza. It is a very versatile baking treat in that it can be savory or sweet, and can be eaten at any time of the day as a meal, snack, or even dessert. The crust is flaky and crispy, while the…
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Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake
View recipe: Apple Pie Stuffed CheesecakeAutumn is a wonderful time of year to pick, eat, and bake using fresh apples as they are in-season. They are a very versatile group and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes. While I enjoy eating an apple dessert as much as the next person, sometimes I get bored with using the…
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OVEN BAKED RIBS
View recipe: OVEN BAKED RIBSWhat could be better that a Sunday Roastday?! How about these juicy, fall-off-the-bone ribs! The flavor they pack will have you enjoy those summer BBQs year round. These are especially perfect for those football Sundays when you entertain guests. I have included two recipes with this post, one for BBQ style ribs and one for…













