August 2009

Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream

August 27, 2009
Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream

Yes it’s a fact, I ♥ Ice Cream! Pretty much any frozen treat for that matter, gelato, frozen yogurt, granita… you get the picture. There is one particular flavor of ice cream I’ve been daydreaming about for quite some time now though. I’m sure you’ve seen it in your grocer’s freezer… Ben & Jerry’s Cinnamon [...]

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Tagged as: caramel candies, cinnamon, eggs, flaky sea salt, granulated sugar, heavy cream, pecans, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, whole milk

Blueberry Streusel Cake

August 25, 2009
Blueberry Streusel Cake

How would you like to provide your body, with a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber? I give you the Blueberry… A true powerhouse, it’s nutritional scorecard is off the charts compared to other popular summer fruits. And… if by any chance you happen to have some at home why not enjoy them than [...]

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Tagged as: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, blueberries, cinnamon, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemons, light brown sugar, pecans, sour cream, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, whole wheat flour

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes

August 21, 2009
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes

Guess what I got in the mail yesterday… yeah, it’s probably best if I just tell you, I received the September issue of Gourmet… yay! The best news is, that I’ve decided to pick one recipe from each new issue I receive to share with you. This month I chose Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cupcakes the [...]

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Tagged as: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cocoa powder, confectioner, cream cheese, eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, semisweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, zucchini

Mocha Toffee Cashew Bars

August 19, 2009
Mocha Toffee Cashew Bars

If you are a coffee lover like me, and you are in need of a little “pick-me-up” try out these yummy bars, they are super easy to make and taste oh so good. The texture of the base is like a shortbread-brownie hybrid and the rich melted chocolate with chopped cashews takes these bars to [...]

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Tagged as: all-purpose flour, bittersweet chocolate, cashews, egg yolks, instant espresso powder, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, vanilla extract

Cherry Chip Cordial Ice Cream & Cherry Ice Pops

August 14, 2009
Cherry Chip Cordial Ice Cream

Summer vacation has officially ended for two thirds of the clan (I have three boys), the two youngest started school this week. No more staying up all night playing video games, hanging out with their friends all day long, or just vegging around the house. Now it’s back to homework, soccer practice, and going to [...]

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Tagged as: cherries, egg yolks, godiva chocolate liqueur, granulated sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, whole milk

Chocolate Frangelico Crinkle Cookies

August 13, 2009
Chocolate Frangelico Crinkle Cookies

A few days ago I made an Espresso Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake it was a big hit both at work and at home. Well, I somehow managed to convince myself not only that it was the Frangelico that made it a keeper by adding a whole new dimension to the cheesecake, but that I also needed [...]

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Tagged as: all-purpose flour, baking powder, bittersweet chocolate, confectioners' sugar, eggs, Frangelico Liqueur, granulated sugar, semisweet chocolate, unsalted butter, Walnuts

Pastelitos de Guayaba

August 11, 2009
Pastelitos de Guayaba

Sunday was my husbands birthday. Last year he had a milestone birthday with a big 80′s bash, but this year he wanted to keep it low-key. We had a little brunch, watched a movie then went home and relaxed. While he was watching TV I decided to make him a special treat, his favorite Cuban [...]

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Tagged as: all-purpose flour, cream cheese, granulated sugar, guava paste, heavy cream, turbinado sugar, unsalted butter

Espresso Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake

August 8, 2009
Espresso Hazelnut Swirl Cheesecake

Nothing wrong with being on a little “Hazelnut” kick now, is there? What’s not to love about hazelnuts? I mean, ‘cmon one word says it all… Nutella! Actually, the fact of the matter is that I happened to have a few toasted hazelnuts left over from the Gianduia Gelato I made yesterday that I wanted [...]

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Tagged as: cream cheese, eggs, Frangelico, granulated sugar, hazelnuts, instant espresso, pecan shortbread cookies, unsalted butter, vanilla extract

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