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

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

Orange Scones with Chocolate Chips

Ok, so these were really supposed to be cranberry orange scones, but I knew that if I tried to put a single cranberry in them, they would have been patently…

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May 18, 2010

Eggs / Main Dishes / Nuts / Pasta / Poultry / Shellfish / Vegetables

Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp

I receive an email newsletter from Fine Cooking and this recipe was in a recent issue. You can sign up on their homepage if you're interested. I love recipes that…

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April 19, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs

Chocolate Chip Waffles

My boys love waffles for breakfast, and I must admit that we always have a box of Eggo waffles in the freezer for the days when I don't cook breakfast. …

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April 4, 2010

Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Dairy / Eggs / Main Dishes / Vegetables

Breakfast Tart with Pancetta and Green Onions

I learned a very valuable lesson while making this breakfast tart.   Pancetta is covered with a thin plastic coating.  Who knew?   You must take it off before cooking it…

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April 2, 2010

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Cheese / Eggs / Fruit

Nonna’s Lemon Ricotta Biscuits

I thought these muffins were pretty good - I definitely like other muffins better, but my boys really liked them, so I'm posting them so I have the recipe on…

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March 16, 2010

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

Sugar-Crusted Popovers

You dip anything in sugar and you've got my attention. I've been looking at a couple of popover recipes lately, and I actually made one the other night with my…

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March 14, 2010

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Snacks

Chocolate Stout Cupcakes

This recipe has been sitting in my "to try" folder for quite some time now, and with St. Patrick's day right around the corner I figured that now was a…

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March 12, 2010