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Mocha Caramel Cappuccino Tartelettes Recipe

by Jerry 13 comments February 2, 2013 Recipes
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From the archives: There’s been quite a stir over these little gems in the past few days, so we’ve updated the post images and recipe.  Enjoy! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven this time folks. I can’t even begin to do justice to the flavors and textures in this sweet dish. The first [...]

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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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Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

by Jerry 7 comments December 15, 2012 Recipes
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*From the archives. Spread a little cheer this Holiday season with these simple pinwheel cookies. The Holidays are the time for indulgences, meaning pastries, cookies, cakes, pies and what have you. In that spirit we’ve dusted off our baking gear for the season to bring you a slew of great recipes for you and yours. So as [...]

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Sinfully Good Hot Dark Chocolate Recipe

Thumbnail image for Sinfully Good Hot Dark Chocolate Recipe by Jerry 3 comments December 13, 2012 Recipes
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There’s nothing that takes me back to my childhood faster than a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Just the smell is enough to bring back the sounds of my mother’s laughter, wrapping paper tearing and my sister squealing in happiness at the latest treasure to find its way out from under the tree. There are [...]

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Glazed Gingerbread Scones

Thumbnail image for Glazed Gingerbread Scones by Jerry 1 comment December 7, 2012 Recipes
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Nothing quite says Holidays like gingerbread. Unfortunately, making traditional gingerbread men takes a bit of effort and a bit of skill as well.  So what are you to do if you’re craving the Holiday’s most delectable and iconic treat but are unwilling to wrestle with traditional dough? Make scones! These things are little bites of gingerbread heaven. [...]

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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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Reindeer Wrangler Cookie Recipe

by Jerry 6 comments November 28, 2012 Recipes
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Christmas is for cookies and brownies and other luscious sweets. In my house this has traditionally meant all different kinds of cookies, but none were ever really a true Christmas tradition. None were seasonal, none were specific to the holidays and I suppose most of all, none were mine. This year I set out to [...]

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Turkey Stock Recipe

by Jerry 4 comments November 24, 2012 Recipes
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Updated from the archives, because there is no reason to waste anything from your gorgeous Thanksgiving meal. If you haven’t broken down your turkey just yet then there’s something I need to tell you. “Don’t throw out the carcass!” That’s right, don’t throw it out. Use it to make enough turkey stock to get you [...]

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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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Roast Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

by Jerry 2 comments November 20, 2012 Recipes
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Brussels sprouts.  As a kid the mere mention of the things would have sent me running to my room in fear, yet here I am sharing a recipe for them at the request of my kids, who absolutely adore them.  It’s a strange turn of events to be sure. It’s strange the things I adore [...]

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