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Blueberry Skillet Cake (a Berry-licious Upside-Down Cake)

by Jerry 2 comments May 29, 2013 Recipes
Blueberry Skillet Cake

Light, moist, lemony cake topped with a gorgeous layer of blueberries in brown sugar and butter caramel. Whether you call it a skillet cake or an upside-down cake, this dessert is sure to be a hit with friends and family. I know it was with ours. Our picky eater went back for thirds! Upside-down cakes are a [...]

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Brown Soda Bread with Molasses

by Jerry 0 comments March 17, 2013 Recipes
Brown Soda Bread With Molasses

Irish Brown Bread is, at its heart, just soda bread made with half whole wheat flour. This particular version ads oats and a bit of molasses, but would probably be made with treacle in the UK. (You try to find treacle in the U.S. I dare you!) The molasses ads just a hint of sweetness, while the oats give [...]

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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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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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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
Reindeer Wrangler Cookies

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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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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