Recipes by Jodie Hemmer
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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Layer CakeChocolate Raspberry Truffle Layer CakeThis cake was probably one of the most complex cakes that I had ever made, but the end results were fantastic. It was my boss' birthday and I wanted to make a cake that utilized lots of chocolate and raspberries, her two favorite foods. This cake definitely requires several hours of work and I… |
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Fresh Basil PestoMy garden is really starting to pick up and before I knew it, it was time to harvest some of my sweet basil. This sauce turned out really well and once I spooned it over some fresh cheese tortellini, it really was perfect. The basil from my garden gave it that extra special flavor. If you're looking for something different to serve… |
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Chicken Pesto LasagnaI love making my usual lasagna with sausage and ground beef. It's made in our household at least once a month and the leftovers are gone within days! I decided to press my good luck with lasagna and try something a little different. This recipe really was delicious, but if you're looking for something healthy to make, this probably… |
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Blueberry SconesBlueberry SconesI can't believe I had never tried making a scone before I tried this recipe. They are really easy to make and are so light and fluffy for a wonderful breakfast treat. I made these for a friendly baking contest against a friend at work. I am happy to report that I won the scone contest by a landslide victory, but I… |
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Boston Cream Whoopie PiesBoston Cream Whoopie PiesThis was another dessert that I had made for my work baking contest. We had never tried whoopie pies before, but I have a feeling that will change. These were very yummy and there are so many different types of whoopie pie recipes out there and I can't wait to try more! The cookies came out beautifully… |
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Beef Stew with Potato DumplingsI have to admit, I didn't try this recipe, but my husband loved it! I was on a diet and not supposed to eat the potato so I stayed strong even though this smelled amazing as it cooked. Considering I had never tried making potato dumplings before, I thought they turned out really well! I actually shredded the potatoes myself with my… |
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White Fish TacosWhite Fish TacosFor my first time ever trying fish tacos, these were really good! I made these in celebration for Cinco de Mayo. I loved the cilantro cream sauce that I made with Greek yogurt. I think next time I will try making it with sour cream to see which one I like best.Source: Annie's Eats, adapted from The Way the Cookie… |
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Roasted Vegetable Minestrone SoupYes, I know it's almost the middle of May, but if you're from the Chicago area, you know how freezing cold it has been! I decided it was the perfect time to make a soup. Looking at the ingredient list, there really is a lot of ingredients, but you practically just throw it all together and there isn't much else to do. This was… |
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Restaurant Style SalsaI am officially never buying store-bought salsa again! This was absolutely the easiest and most delicious salsa recipe I have ever tried! It reminded me of the salsa that some of my favorite Mexican restaurants serve. Definitely try this recipe today! Serve it at a dinner party and listen to everyone remark how fantastic it… |
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Weeknight BologneseThe title of this post is definitely the truth. This dish came together very quickly and tasted great! We'll eat anything that is cooked in red wine, so choosing this meal was definitely an easy decision. If you're looking for a quick, easy pasta dish, but want something a little bit different, give this a try!Source: Annie's… |
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