dessert

4th of July Menu

July 2, 2010

Still need some menu ideas for 4th of July celebrations? Look no further! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes along with others from the blog world! Appetizers: Guacamole with Basil & Shallots Roasted Vegetable Cheese Spread Cheese Filled Endeive Leaves from MommyRD Main: Chicken Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce Grilled Pizzas from Fake [...]

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maple & goat cheese wontons

May 19, 2010

I don’t know about you but if I’m at a Chinese restaurant, there is a good chance I’m getting cream cheese wontons. I’m not sure what it is, but I just can’t resist them. Crunchy on the outside, creamy cheese on the inside and just plain good. But what about a sweet twist on the [...]

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jam & shortbread cookies

May 14, 2010

I generally don’t mess with recipes if it involves flour and baking. I’ve had some baking disasters and have learned my lesson on one too many occasions so I’m not sure why I was feeling so bold, but I took liberty with changing a number of things with this Rachael recipe. Thankfully, I can report back that [...]

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Vegan PB Blondies

March 23, 2010

I was lucky enough to receive a sampling of stevia products from NuNaturals. I have been a fan of stevia for quite some time, but I have never baked with it before. (Considering that I just started baking last month, could be part of the reason) While I was paging through all of the recipes that [...]

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california dreaming…

March 18, 2010

Hello Everyone! I’m back from California and despite the perfect weather and sunshine, I have to admit that I was ready to be home, looking forward to my daily routine, reading all of your blogs and of course seeing the taster! Expo West 2010 went very well. As with any big event, the glitches are quickly fixed [...]

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strawberry-mascarpone filled cupcakes

March 9, 2010

Being put in charge of a dessert was a bit nerve-racking. I’m not a dessert person! Although, with the amount of baking I’ve done lately I’m starting to think that is changing. Originally I was going to go with a tiramisu to go along with the Italian-themed dinner, but when I came across this recipe from [...]

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