Tag: sweet
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COQUITO
Usually for the holidays, I end up making eggnog with bourbon. I have always wanted to make coquito, especially since I am a big fan of coconut. Although I am not the biggest fan of rum other than in baking, I really enjoyed this drink as it goes down quite smoothly. The cinnamon and the…
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RUM SOAKED CHERRY BROWNIES
As a chocolate fan, I adore brownies. There is no way you could not. They are full of chocolate flavor and can be made a variety of ways: chewy, gooey, melty, etc. For this recipe, I wanted to use one of my favorite fruit preserves, and a fruit that goes well with chocolate, cherries. I…
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PUMPKIN SPICE RICE PUDDING
Rice is a universal crop, and can be found in many recipes around the globe. I love eating rice as much as I can fit on my plate, but it is often seen as a side to a savory meal rather than a main course. Rice pudding, however, changes all that. It makes rice the…
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PEACH GALETTE WITH TOASTED ALMOND FRANGIPANE
Summertime and the living’s peachy! I have said it before and I will say it again, I love baking galettes!!! They are like a dessert pizza and can be made both sweet and savory. For this recipe I used the juiciest peaches, as they are in season, tossing them in sugar, cinnamon, and cognac. That…
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SWEET HEAT RIBS
There is something about the taste combination of sweet and spicy that I really enjoy. From potato chip flavors, to grilled meat, even to alcohol, the that sweet-spicy combination is very inviting. Particularly on a rack of ribs, that flavor is insanely tasty. Below I have these tender pork ribs that have been dry rubbed…
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BLUEBERRY LEMON POUND CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
Time to welcome in Spring in style! This Blueberry Lemon pound cake is a perfect combination of dense yet fluffy. The fresh blueberries simply pop in your mouth, while the lemon taste adds a refreshing splash to your palette. The cream cheese glaze is something unreal that will have you eating it by the spoonful.…
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MAPLE BOURBON CHOCOLATE CHIP BACON COOKIES
It’s that time of year again, where with the colder weather comes more baking! I am most welcoming of that. We’re starting off baking season with these simple and tasty Maple Bourbon Chocolate Chip Bacon Cookies. I know that’s a mouthful to say, but so are these cookies when you eat them. The perfect anytime…
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BANANAS FOSTER GALETTE WITH WALNUT FRANGIPANE
Do you have some ripe bananas that you don’t know what to make? Thinking of baking a plain old banana bread? Thinking of making bananas foster? Well I have a recipe for you to take those ripe bananas to the next level. This Bananas Foster galette with a walnut frangipane is the best…
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BROWN BUTTER BLONDIES WITH JAM
The 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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