Chocolate / Desserts

Shortbread Candy Bars

Looking for something to do with your extra Halloween candy? This is the recipe for you. You can use any type of chocolate-based candy. I made half the tray using…

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November 7, 2010

Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts

Chocolate Freckle Ice Cream

I made this ice cream because I had an extra container of mascarpone cheese in the refrigerator.  I bought some mascarpone when I attempted to make these Blueberry and Mascarpone…

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September 15, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs / Fruit

Mini Maple Pancake Muffins

My boys LOVED these!  In the city I have a gas range and big griddle so it's fairly easy to make pancakes, but here on Shelter Island we have an…

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September 1, 2010

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Cake Pops

These cake pops have been making the blog rounds for what seems like a couple of years now. I wanted to make them last summer, but I didn't have the…

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August 31, 2010

Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Uncategorized

Peanut Butter Cream Pie

I was in Costco with the boys the other day and David's Cookies was there selling pies. We tried many of them, and the boys really loved the peanut butter…

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July 20, 2010

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs

Tate’s Bake Shop Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you like thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies, these are for you. The recipe comes from Tate's Bake Shop in Southampton, NY. We went to visit my parents last…

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July 2, 2010

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

Brownie Buttons

I made these the other day for a PTA meeting. I thought they looked adorable and I thought they tasted like something you'd buy at a fancy bakery. I love…

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June 10, 2010

Chocolate / Desserts / Eggs / Nuts

Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti

I made these cookies last night and I can't stop eating them. I usually make cookies and eat one or two then save the rest for the boys.   There's…

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May 30, 2010

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

The Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

I first made these cupcakes for my sister-in-law Barbara when she came for a visit just after her birthday. The cupcakes are incredibly chocolaty and got rave reviews. Barbara liked…

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May 28, 2010

Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Irish Cream Caramel Cheesecake

Charles and I went to our book club meeting on Sunday night, which always includes a potluck dinner, and I was responsible for dessert.  I brought this cheesecake, and in…

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May 19, 2010