Fresh Basil Pesto

July 22, 2011 34 comments
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A simple pesto recipe with fresh basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil.

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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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Fundamentals: How to Toast Nuts

April 11, 2011 19 comments
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Nuts on their own are a delicious and satisfying snack. But when it comes to baked goods and…

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Potato Chip Cookies

April 5, 2011 60 comments
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I have been baking for a long time and kinda consider myself a cookie connoisseur, so when my mom mentioned Potato Chip Cookies, I may have had a little tantrum about her never mentioning these before, and mentioning them now like I should have known all along about their sweet and salty perfection. Doesn’t my [...]

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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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Holiday Recipe Exchange: Cranberry Bliss Bars

December 15, 2010 27 comments
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Do you ever becoming obsessed with making something, but it just never actually transpires into the finished product? Last year, I became slightly enthralled with the Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks. I’m fairly certain that they are a holiday selection, but let me tell you they are amazingly delicious.

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Pecan Bars and a Cookbook Giveaway

November 23, 2010 130 comments
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Delicious Pecan Bars from Claire Robinson using only 5 ingredients. The perfect last minute addition to your Thanksgiving menu.

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Sunday Suppers | Pecan Pie Sundaes

October 25, 2010 200 comments
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A review of Pam Anderson’s new cookbook, Perfect One-Dish Dinners as well as her recipe for decadent Pecan Pie Sundaes.

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Rolo Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 8, 2010 52 comments
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Simple chocolate chip cookies with an ooey, gooey, Rolo surprise inside.

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Pumpkin Blondies

September 21, 2010 69 comments
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Pumpkin Blondies brimming with dark chocolate chips, pecans, fall spices and full of pumpkin flavor.

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Chewy Chocolate Almond Cookies

August 29, 2010 27 comments
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The combination of chocolate and almonds will forever remind me of my dad. He loves chocolate almond everything, but especially chocolate covered almonds from the local chocolatier. These were always a supplemental gift for him on all occasions and to this day remain one of his favorite treats. While dabbling around in the kitchen last [...]

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Snickers Cheesecake and Vlog

August 25, 2010 61 comments
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If you read my blog on a regular basis, you may recall that I am a huge fan of cheesecake. As a matter of fact, I love it… I could probably eat it every day if I had an amazing metabolism; but unfortunately I do not. You may also remember that I use a specific [...]

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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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