Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

Orange Vanilla Bean Cupcakes

I made these for a school function the other day and I thought they were fantastic. I am a big citrus fan and the orange is really wonderful in these…

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November 25, 2012

Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies

These are a great dessert for a holiday table. I am told that they taste just like the cranberry bars that Starbucks sells at Christmas time. They are festive and…

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November 24, 2012

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs / Vegetables

Pumpkin Scones

I make a lot of pumpkin muffins for the boys in the fall. They inhale them for breakfast before school. I make them so much that I wanted to change…

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November 20, 2012

Desserts / Fruit

Apple Mosaic Tart with Salted Caramel

I love finding good apple recipes in the fall. We take the boys apple picking once a year and end up with many more apples than we can eat. I…

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November 18, 2012

Desserts / Fruit / Snacks

Salted Apple Cider Caramels

I love homemade caramels. The kind they sometimes give you after dinner at a fancy restaurant. I have only ever made these before, and they're delicious, but these apple cider…

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November 15, 2012

Main Dishes / Shellfish / Uncategorized / Vegetables

Shrimp Stew with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes and Cilantro

This is a perfect Thai-inspired weeknight meal. The preparation is quick and the result is delicious. I love almost anything with coconut milk and cilantro, such a great combination. I…

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November 12, 2012

Cheese / Soups / Vegetables

Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

The weather turned chilly recently, and when it's cold outside there's nothing better than a big pot of hot soup. In my book, this soup is classic comfort food. Both…

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November 12, 2012

Chocolate / Desserts

Halloween Treats

We have an annual Halloween party for our boys and these are the treats that I made for the party this year. Both are very easy to make and rely…

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November 4, 2012

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Malted Chocolate Madeleines

My sister Lauren gave me a great Madeleine pan for Christmas last year and I have made lots of Madeleines since I received it. The problem with Madeleines is that…

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November 1, 2012

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Eggs

Breakfast Crepes

Our boys LOVE crepes. A little sliver of a crepe shop opened in our neighborhood recently and the boys ask to stop every time we pass it. According to the…

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October 30, 2012