mini chocolate-cherry rolls

May 20, 2013
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Sweet rolls were the first type of bread I ever learned to bake, and remain my favorite. When I spotted a black forest loaf at a local bakery, I quickly decided to transform the idea into mini chocolate-cherry rolls. Sweetened with honey, a blend of black cocoa and unsweetened cocoa gives the rolls a deep ...

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vanilla bean macarons with raspberry curd

May 16, 2013
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Fear – a four letter word that can hold you back or drive you forward. Though fear often holds me back, macarons have been on my baking “bucket list” for months. After a few days of research, I felt ready to tackle them. The first French macaron I’ve ever tasted came out of my oven ...

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raspberry & brown butter muffins

May 13, 2013
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Let’s continue with our raspberry theme, shall we? A few months ago, I dreamt up these raspberry and brown butter muffins. In my mind, I could almost taste the nutty brown butter against the sweet raspberries – the only thing missing from my visual was ripe fruit. Fast forward to now, when the raspberries are ...

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raspberry curd tart

May 9, 2013
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Mother’s Day is the time for a show-stopping dessert to honor the mothers in your life. Though this raspberry curd tart is a stunner, the process to make the curd, bake the tart shell, and assemble the tart is fairly straightforward. Both the filling and shell can be made in advance of assembly, taking any ...

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chocolate-strawberry cupcakes

May 6, 2013
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Cupcakes are infinitely more fun with a surprise filling, don’t you agree? I layered my rich devil’s food chocolate batter with strawberry jam for a sweet and jammy center that evokes memories of carefree moments spent savoring life’s sweetness. Pink buttercream swirls make these chocolate-strawberry cupcakes almost too pretty to eat, though I suggest you ...

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cinnamon, honey & toblerone ice cream

May 2, 2013
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Where do you look for inspiration? For me, it’s often Pinterest. Two recipes recently caught my eye: honey ice cream, and a dairy-free ice cream made with coconut milk. I love using honey in my desserts whenever possible, and it works wonderfully as a sweetener and flavor-enhancer here. Both dairy-free and egg-free, a spoonful of ...

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lemon-almond petit fours

April 29, 2013
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On Saturday, I gathered with a wonderful group of women from my church for a bridal shower. We dined alfresco, basking in the warm sun. At one point, the bride was asked to share the qualities she loves about the groom, and there wasn’t a dry eye at the table (thankful for sunglasses!). My contribution ...

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strawberry frozen yogurt

April 25, 2013
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As the weather starts to heat up (incredibly, 90 degree days are in the weekend forecast), my cravings shift toward the cool and creamy. I love frozen yogurt and am so happy about this guilt-free version to stock in the freezer all summer long. Sweetened with honey, a splash of Chambord lifts the berry essence ...

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