Category: Random is my favorite adjective
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Let Them Eat Cake: Raw Carrot Cake Balls
Now before I start talking about this awesome recipe there is something we need to establish. There is no replacement for cake. You are not going to eat this and be like “wow I never want to eat cake again” cake is delicious, and it should be enjoyed, but on special occasions. For all those…
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Blackberry Cobbler
Cleaning out the freezer can uncover some delicious finds. When we were cleaning out our freezer we found a bunch of blackberries that needed new homes… in my belly. I went and made a quick dessert to watch with the Patriots game and not going to take credit for their win… but I am pretty…
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Holiday Cookie Edition: Thumbprint Cookies
Christmas is just a few short days away, and with that comes a lot of preparation for the celebrations! Although I have only been home a few days in that short time I have made 15 dozen cookies and my Mother is currently discussing what other ones she wants to make (someone send help, PLEASE).…
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Brazilian Fudge: Brigadeiro
In an earlier post I raved about a Brazilian fudge, Brigadeiro, that I learned how to make while “studying” in Brazil this past summer. This simple chocolate bonbon will add an unexpected twist to your holiday dessert menu, so try it out! It’s only 4 ingredients: 1 can- sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon cocoa powder…
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Peanut Butter Blossoms
It’s my favorite time of year! Yup, it’s “Twelve Days of Cookies” at my office. Today was my turn to make cookies and the pressure was on. When it came down to it I decided to go with a never-fail crowd-pleaser: Peanut Butter Blossoms, a simple peanut butter cookie base with a Hershey’s kiss on…
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Bacon Maple Biscuits
For some, bacon and maple sounds like a classic match made it heaven. It is similar to peanut butter and chocolate or buff chick and ranch. It just works. At first, I wasn’t convinced on how good this combination could be. It sounded pretty bizarre, but then I tried it in cookie form, and those…
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3 Ingredient Dessert!
When you’re in a pinch and craving something sweet, it’s always tempting to grab a stale Chips Ahoy! or a giant dollop of Nutella. You deserve better! The perfect dessert doesn’t need a dozen different ingredients or a lot time to prepare; here’s a simple fall-time dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without the…
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Banana Bread with Spicy Dark Chocolate Chunks
We’ve all seen enough rom-coms and read enough novels to know that looks aren’t everything…often more trouble than they’re worth. So why are we chucking our fruits the minute they show a little age? The bananas I used in this recipe were completely brown, but that only meant they were extra sweet and easily mashed.…
The Home Taste 