Desserts

Oreo Biscotti – A cookie recipe… Made with cookies!

by Jerry 4 comments February 14, 2013 Recipes
Oreo Biscotti

Is there anything better than OREO cookies and milk? Yes, Oreo Biscotti and coffee! They go well with tea or milk, too. The beverage is your choice, but you shouldn’t wait to make these amazing treats. they’re a new favorite in our house, so much so that we’re already planning variations. This is a fun, [...]

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Glazed Lemon Wedges

by Jerry 4 comments December 27, 2012 Recipes
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Summer is here and as much as I love chocolate in all its many incarnations, warm weather calls for treats that are a bit lighter and brighter than my favorite winter fare.  The higher temperatures also mean we’re less likely to gravitate towards large treats, preferring instead to savor smaller bites and brighter flavors.  This [...]

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Chocolate Cafe Mocha Cheesecake Recipe

by Jerry 10 comments December 22, 2012 Recipes
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*From the archives. This cheesecake is the perfect addition to any holiday table, and works perfectly for New Years.  Give it a try and let us know what you think! Cheesecake may just be the perfect food.  It is certainly one of the oldest on record.  It is believed that cheesecake was served to the [...]

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Cranberry Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Jerry 13 comments December 5, 2012 Recipes
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‘Tis the season once again.  With that comes the call for cookies, candies and other sweets to thrill and delight both young and old. (And not-so-old, as well.)  This year I’m trying to focus on the flavors of the season with a highlight on seasonal fruits, berries nuts and whatever else I can find that [...]

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I Want… Christmas Cookies! The first book from cbsop.com

Thumbnail image for I Want… Christmas Cookies! The first book from cbsop.com by Jerry 0 comments December 3, 2012 News and Reviews
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Today I have the unbridled privilege of announcing the release of the first in a series of cookbooks from cbsop.com titled I Want… Christmas Cookies! a collection of 42 mouth-watering Holiday cookie recipes for cooks of every skill level.  We’re sure that there is something in this collection that will appeal to just about everyone. The book is [...]

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Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

by Jerry 11 comments November 21, 2012 Recipes

From the archives, because every Holiday table deserves this dish. Seriously… You need to make this! I can usually avoid desserts, but cheesecake is my weakness.  I can’t be in the same room with a cheesecake and not just have to have some.  It was love at first bite for me, and it’s a love [...]

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Honey Walnut Baked Apples

by Jerry 18 comments September 25, 2012 Recipes
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From the archives.  It’s apple and nut season across a lot of the U.S., so it’s the perfect time to wip up a batch of these gems.  You’ll be glad you did! Recipe ideas can come from anywhere.  This post is proof of that.  The idea for baked apples was driven into both my head [...]

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Lime Sherbet

Thumbnail image for Lime Sherbet by Jerry 7 comments June 2, 2012 Recipes
Lime Sherbet

If you asked me what my favorite ice cream of all time was, my answer might surprise you.  Sure, I’m a fan of chocolate and vanilla.  I love pralines and creme, chocolate chip cookie dough and moose tracks but my one go-to frozen dessert has always been fruit sherbets and lime is at the top [...]

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Mini Dessert Empanadas (Empanaditas)

by Jerry 3 comments May 8, 2012 Recipes
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What does the word empenada conjure in your mind when you first hear it?  Do you think of the savory meat and cheese-filled versions found all over the Western United States, or do you think of the sweet versions found in Latin America? Do you suddenly crave the Filipino version, stuffed with ground beef or [...]

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Ultra Chewy Chocolate Drop Cookies

by Jerry 12 comments April 24, 2012 Recipes
Chocolate Drop Cookies, A serious chocolate lovers dream

I don’t often get worked up about chocolate desserts or snacks. Most of them simply aren’t intense enough for me. Others are too sweet. I’m not interested in watered-down sugary sweet chocolate or creamy milk-chocolate derivatives. If I’m going to eat chocolate, I want it to be assertive, aggressive and powerful.  That’s the kind of [...]

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