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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM

cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by Foodessa

All this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly…

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BANANA CHOCOLATE candied Ginger Muffins

BANANA CHOCOLATE candied Ginger Muffins by Foodessa

Moist, aromatic and incredibly tasty. After having looked over a few similar banana chocolate muffin recipes, I decided to put my personal touch to please my expectations. Success with the perfect combination of ingredients. For a dedicated post...refer to:…

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PECAN pie...with sweet modifications

PECAN pie...with sweet modifications by Foodessa

Ahh...the wonderfully decadent PECAN Pie. I am not going to tell you that I have re-invented this favourite classic! However, I am going to share with you my transformed version. I finally found the right sweet balance to eliminate the corn syrup. Anyone who's tried this pie never missed out on the traditional preparation. for…

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EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up

EGGS VEGGED OUT - Sunny Side Up by Foodessa

Cooking up a specialty for Sunday brunch on a lazy day. This morning...My ' Honey ' and I cracked some eggs on a vegetable bed of goodness!!!

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Vegetable Crudités Platter

Vegetable Crudités Platter by Mary Frances Hart

Here is a platter that was successful at a Thanksgiving dinner. Use whatever is in season and colorful.

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CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cake

CLEMENTINE CHOCOLATE and NUT torte cake by Foodessa

Easy flourless cake creation. This cake is extremely flavourful as well as invitingly aromatic. I certainly do love desserts with a combo of citrus, chocolate and nuts. This torte turned out absolutely delicious and memorable. A must try ;o) For a detailed post...refer to:…

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Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients!

Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients! by Foodessa

With all recipes of the typical Chocolate Fondues combined, none have come close to this light, scrumptious and decadent guiltless version. Over the years and many experimental tries later, I finally managed to make the ingredients blend just right. The fact that there's no need for a bottom burner to keep the chocolate soft and…

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Wheat free mint chocolate chip muffins! Kid approved!

Wheat free mint chocolate chip muffins! Kid approved! by Belle

Where I come from April 14th is Equality day! We each wear a pink tshirt to celebrate and show our support for the things that make us each unique! Awesome! So We needed a recipe for something...the kids could dye pink. Ok sure chocolate cupcakes with pink frosting would work BUT this was more fun! All vegan! and gluten free! and…

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Hank's Chilli Fudge

Hank's Chilli Fudge by Henry Moline

This can be a appetizer or just a plain snack during gamedays. It's real simple and tastes great.

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Kabot's Famous Tortilla Soup

Kabot's Famous Tortilla Soup by Kabot S

This is without a doubt the best tortilla soup that you will ever taste. Wars have been fought over this recipe. Phone calls to friends of ex-lovers have been made not to talk to the ex-lover, but to get this recipe. Now I have decided to share this recipe with you. This soup is very hearty and we often eat it as the main course.

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a twist on skirt steak

a twist on skirt steak by brian coates

a good brazilian friend showed me how to do it likre this.thanks juan for the tip and the caprinas

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Chicago Style Pizza

Chicago Style Pizza by Evelyn Scott

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Vegan Pumpkin Bread

Vegan Pumpkin Bread by Michelle Tsao

So moist and flavorful even non-vegans will fall in love with this guilt-less comforting vegan pumpkin bread. You can even bake the batter in muffins tins for some vegan pumpkin muffins! (They'll taste like cupcakes!!)

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Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion

Kheemah Kheemah Kheehah Chamelion by kathy gori

Ok, I'm sure I'm dating myself with that one. I remember when I was dancing around with one earring and big hair and leggings and I hadn't yet started cooking Indian food. But that's another tale for another time. Boy George aside... A got an email from a Facebook friend in the UK the other night. Evidently someone had gifted her and…

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Saint Hildegard Cookies of Joy

Saint Hildegard Cookies of Joy by Grains of Hope

Hildegard von Bingen was born in 1098. She was a visionary, a Benedictine abbess, a scholar and correspondent with popes, scholars, kings and queens. Her writings include books of natural science, medicine, theology, metaphysics and music. She is the composer and lyricist for the earliest recorded music by a woman. As a scientist and…

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