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German Chocolate Cupcakes

German Chocolate Cupcakes by Cristina

Do you recall the German Chocolate frosting by Betty Crocker that came in a box? All you had to do was add milk and butter to the powdery boxed mixture and voila! Delicious German Chocolate frosting. Really, it was good. Then, already made, jarred frostings came out and that boxed German Chocolate frosting became history.…

4 votes
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Raisin & Macadamia Oatmeal Cookies

Raisin & Macadamia Oatmeal Cookies by Cristina

I made some tasty modifications to a Carole Walter's chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe. I've made these cookies many times and have even sent them as part of food gifts and baskets. They ship and hold their form well. This cookie has great body. What I mean by that is it's a hearty cookie that doesn't get mushy and spread out…

2 votes
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Banana Nut Muffins - In Honor of Banana Bread Day

Banana Nut Muffins - In Honor of Banana Bread Day by Cristina

Today is National Banana Bread Day!Sad for the person who has not experienced good homemade banana bread (or muffins in this case). The undeniable aroma of baking banana bread and that just-out-of-the-oven goodness. "Did you know you have rotten bananas in your fridge?"The thing about baking banana bread is that the bananas need…

2 votes
1788 views
Homemade Mascarpone

Homemade Mascarpone by Cristina

Homemade MascarponeHomemade MascarponeMascarpone (mahs-car-PO-nay) is probably best known as an ingredient used in tiramisu. It’s also sometimes used in lieu of butter to thicken rissoto.I hadn’t made anything with mascarpone before, but I have tasted it in tiramisu I’ve enjoyed in restaurants for dessert. For the February 2010…

2 votes
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Ebelskivers - More Ideas and Recipes!

Ebelskivers - More Ideas and Recipes! by Cristina

Ebelskivers – More Ideas and Recipes!I had an earlier post about ebelskivers when I received a surprise gift from my brother and sister-in-laws after the holidays. I received an ebelskiver pan and mix! Although these sweet or savory treats are served all year, they are traditional in Denmark before the Christmas holidays.Guess what…

2 votes
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Harvest Blend Stuffing

Harvest Blend Stuffing by Cristina

I made a stuffing this year for Thanksgiving that turned out delicious. It smelled good, flavorful, easy to assemble and very flexible. After the holiday, we’d warm up some tortillas, place some stuffing in the tortilla with a toss of cheese…made a quick snack or meal.This recipe is from the La Brea Bakery and uses three types of…

2 votes
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Apple Crisp

Apple Crisp by Cristina

I love apple whatevers. I really do. I could eat a whole apple pie all to myself and maybe feel bad about it later. My husband is not really big on pies…which is very disheartening to me because I love pies, especially apple, peach, pumpkin, custard…For our last holiday, I thought I’d make something we both probably can’t get…

2 votes
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Scalloped Potatoes 2 Ways

Scalloped Potatoes 2 Ways by Cristina

Scalloped Potatoes 2 WaysPotatoes and cheese are real favorites for me. During the holidays, we usually enjoy a side of mashed potatoes for days. Hubby has the mashed potatoes down so I never mess with it. This year, however, we were inspired by a scalloped potato dish we enjoyed at a restaurant one evening. Found this quick,…

2 votes
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Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Feta

Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Feta by Cristina

Rigatoni with Tomatoes, Feta and HamWhat to do with leftover ham from a holiday? Inevitably, there will be some bits and pieces taking up room in your refrigerator This recipe is one of my favorite dishes and I look forward to making it after a holiday that included a Honey Baked ham. The combination of ingredients is very…

2 votes
554 views
Teenie Cakes - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita Crunch

Teenie Cakes - Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita Crunch by Cristina

Teenie Cakes’ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins with Pepita CrunchI‘ve been on a quest for a delicious pumpkin muffin with cream cheese filling recipe. My inspiration has been the pumpkin cream cheese muffins that Starbucks offers for a limited time each…

1 vote
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