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Van Halen Poundcake (custom tropical version)

Van Halen Poundcake (custom tropical version) by Niko

My friend Jenni Field, aka The Balanced Pastry Chef (http://pastrychefonline.com/blog/) customized her famous Van Halen Poundcake with a tropical twist for me, the prize of winning a benefit auction she held for Bloggers Without Borders. She shipped it across the country and when I received the exceedingly heavy package, I did not…

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Grilled Banana Parfait with Rum Sauce

Grilled Banana Parfait with Rum Sauce by Robyn Medlin

You all know I love to make desserts on the grill! Bananas + ice cream + rum sauce = an insanely good dessert that you won’t event feel guilty about later! You will be proud you licked the bowl clean and will consider a second helping!

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Blackberry Chocolate Tart

Blackberry Chocolate Tart by Syi

A fairly easy and elegant dessert. Raspberries are a great substitution, for the blackberries, as well.

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Southwest Chicken Chili

Southwest Chicken Chili by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great one pot chili with a little Southwest Flair

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Exquisite Banana/apple bread

Exquisite Banana/apple bread by J. Gino Genovesi

The taste when one combines bananas and apples, along with spices is exquisite. It is fun to experiment with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Try this and you will say ah.

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Almond Brownies

Almond Brownies by peace

Found recipe on and absolutely fell in love.

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Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies

Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies by Jill

AWESOME! Not your traditional brownie, but these are really good and really healthy too! I"ve only made this using my Vita-mix but I'm sure a regular blender will work too, just take a bit longer. When you are ready to purchase your own Vita-mix you can use code 06-003085 for free shipping. So simple, easy and quick. Totally…

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Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Topping

Red Velvet Pancakes with Sweet Cream Cheese Topping by Elaine

I found this recipe,am not sure where I had gotten it,but this is pure heaven to the taste buds.

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Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies by Bakin Momma

An interesting combination of spice and sweet of oatmeal cookies.

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Chocolate-Filled, Deep-Fried Bananas

Chocolate-Filled, Deep-Fried Bananas by Celeste Jenkins

This is a warm, scrumptious treat that is sweet, chocolaty, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. In case you didn't know, both chocolate and bananas happen to be aphrodisiacs. Sizzle these two ingredients together and you're bound to have yourself and wonderful evening ahead.

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BAR-B-Q SAUCE ESTESS STYLE

BAR-B-Q SAUCE ESTESS STYLE by GARY ESTESS

I THINK THAT A GOOD SAUCE MEANS IT WILL CUT GREASE, NOT TO SWEET, AND WILL MAKE BREAD DISSOLVE IN YOUR MOUTH. THIS RECIPE WE CAME UP WITH MANY YEARS AGO YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT YOU WILL LOVE IT AND IT STAYS GOOD A LONG TIME IN THE REFRIG.

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Everything Goes Oatmeal Cookies

Everything Goes Oatmeal Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

It is believed that oatmeal cakes originated in Scotland many centuries ago and were a staple food for many years. Oatmeal cookies are a variant of them. Records show that the Oatmeal Raisin Cookie was found in the Boston Cooking School Cook Book , written by Fannie Farmer in 1896. There are many variations of this high fiber…

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Tropical Beach Cake

Tropical Beach Cake by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great memory to make with any child. The complete beach cake that will make everyone smile. My seven year old niece and I made a beautiful memory.

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Tropical Macadamia Coconut Chunk Cookies

Tropical Macadamia Coconut Chunk Cookies by Denise Sherin

Love Macadamia nuts and white chocolate. This cookie adds yummy coconut to that combo!

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by B Innes

There are some recipes that just cannot be improved upon, and Betty Crocker’s pineapple upside-down cake recipe is one of them. This is one of those true comfort food recipes. It was my father’s favorite and was what he had for his birthday every year.

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