Zucchini Cookies

August 26, 2011 45 comments
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Zucchini cookies infused with lemon zest and raisins and topped with a lemon glaze.

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Homemade Granola Bars

June 9, 2011 33 comments
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Homemade granola bars with almonds, dried cherries and dark chocolate.

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Apple-Pear Crisp

April 20, 2011 40 comments
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Normally at this time of year, spring is well underway. Temperatures are getting warmer, the tulips are starting to bloom and I come down with a serious case of spring dessert fever. But it snowed here this week and right now it’s a balmy 40 degrees. So you can understand my seasonal confusion and totally [...]

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Candied Almonds

February 8, 2011 40 comments
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My dad loves any type of nut; cashews, pecans, macadamias, he’ll pretty much nosh on anything you put in front of him, but almonds are probably his favorite. Every Valentine’s Day my mom would drive us across town to the local candy shop to pick up a pound of chocolate covered almonds. We would have [...]

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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Swirl

October 22, 2010 54 comments
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A moist pumpkin cake recipe with a baked in cream cheese swirl. Simple, delicious and full of fall flavors.

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

October 18, 2010 20 comments
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This Pumpkin Whoopie Pies recipe starts with miniature scrumptious pumpkin cakes that are then fused together with a smooth, rich, spice infused cream cheese frosting.

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Apple Cinnamon Cheesecake

October 15, 2010 38 comments
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A crisp gingerbread crust filled with a creamy, spiced cheesecake batter and a lucious apple topping make this cheesecake recipe something special.

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Apple Steel-Cut Oatmeal

September 25, 2010 47 comments
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A delcious, hearty breakfast of steel cut oats packed with apples, cinnamon and maple syrup and served in hollowed out, fresh apples.

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

September 16, 2010 114 comments
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I’m betting that many of you have felt my adoration for fall in my recent posts and I am also guessing that many of you feel the same way. I mean really, what’s not to love about fall baking? If you are not as pumped about fall baking as I am, these incredible Pumpkin Oatmeal [...]

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Spiced Zucchini Cake

September 13, 2010 39 comments
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A guilt free cake? Not quite, but we can pretend right? Well, maybe if we forget about the cream cheese frosting. I don’t know about you, but there’s something about a cake that is textured and flavored with zucchini and sweetened with applesauce that makes my hand much lighter when I’m reaching for a second piece. With [...]

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Butternut Squash Bread

September 2, 2010 72 comments
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If you read my last post and were intrigued by the butternut squash purée, definitely get comfy for a few minutes and warm up your printer, because this recipe may interest you. I’m talking butternut squash bread and perfection today…I promise there is a correlation, so continue reading. I have issues with perfection. In fact, my [...]

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Morning Glory Muffins

August 14, 2010 55 comments
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Last week I posted about our trip to West Side Market in Cleveland. As a result of my love for fresh produce, I ended up purchasing far more fruits and veggies than we needed. I have a bit of a shopping problem, whether it’s clothes or carrots, I buy on impulse with no clear plan [...]

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Glazed Doughnut Muffins

July 1, 2010 86 comments
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I am not really a doughnut fan; however, I do love me some muffins. I especially adore big muffins with gorgeous domed crowns. When I came across this recipe on King Arthur Flour, I knew they would be a perfect grab and go breakfast for Brian to take to work. So, I whipped them together, [...]

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