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Chocolate Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies

Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination that never gets old. Add a raspberry jam filling to these soft chocolate thumbprint cookies and you have a trifecta of flavor! Simple, loved by old and young and a hit around the holidays. Jump to: RECIPE This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure …

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Thumbprint Cookies with a Lemon Filling

These shortbread thumbprint cookies are filled with a bright, citrusy lemon filling and then dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for spring baking or for an Easter treat. The lemon filling can be store-bought lemon curd, lemon marmalade or even an orange jelly. The shortbread cookie part is easier than making a pie crust, so they come …

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Calabaza en Tacha (Candied Pumpkin) Recipe

Calabaza en Tacha (aka candied pumpkin) is one of the traditional treats served on Mexico’s Day of the Dead Celebration, “Dia de Muertos”. The flavor is similar to what is served in the US as candied yams or sweet potatoes, but the key ingredients to this Mexican recipe include piloncillo syrup, cinnamon sticks, orange peel …

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Apple and Blackberry Crisp (Crumble) with Best Oat Topping

Growing up in Oregon, blackberries were abundant and this was my favorite thing to make with them. Blackberries were tricky to grow In Minnesota so I avoided them for a long time. Happy to say I now have a thriving blackberry patch. Whether it is the variety (Black Satin) or climate change, I can’t say, …

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Easy Carrot Tart with Goat Cheese & Ricotta Filling

This vegetable tart featuring carrots, a puff pastry crust and a tangy lemon-ricotta filling is perfect for easy spring celebrations, and the ingredients are flexible enough to suit a range of tastes. Make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. It will keep perfectly for several days. Jump to: RECIPE | Easiest Dough to Use | …

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No Cook Italian Strawberry Tiramisu (dolce di fragole)

Italian tiramisu often involves coffee and/or eggs. This strawberry tiramisu is a light no-cook version made with fresh (or frozen) strawberries, layered on top of Italian ladyfinger cookies, topped with whipped cream, and chilled in the refrigerator. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients & Substitutions | Step-by-Step Photos This post may contain affiliate links, and you …

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Colombian Natilla without Eggs: (Layered with Nuts & Raspberries)

Natilla, a rich custard-like dessert, has several different variations depending on the country of origin. This recipe is for a Colombian natilla, which is similar to a vanilla natilla custard from Spain, but without the eggs. It is a simple dish traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season, and in Colombia it is typically served with …

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How to Tell Soft Peaks vs Stiff Peaks: Whipped Cream or Egg Whites

Recipes that include whipped cream or beaten egg whites often tell you to beat to “soft peaks” or to “stiff peaks”. What exactly does that look like and how long does it take before you see soft peaks? How long for stiff peaks? This is where a picture (or video) is worth a thousand words. …

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Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies from Scratch

There are tons of brownies recipes, many of them excellent, so how do you choose? These brownies are special because they have a burst of raspberry flavor throughout the brownie, and there is no better sweet pairing in my opinion than chocolate and raspberry. The cream cheese addition means these brownies are soft and creamy …

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Ritz Cracker Chocolate Cherry Bark for Holiday Care Packages

Friends and family absolutely love to get surprise packages in the mail, and it’s even more special when you add a personal touch of a home-made treat. The problem with many baked goods is that they don’t ship well if they are crumbly or gooey. This chocolate bark is packed with holiday flavors, is easy …

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English Steamed Pudding with Persimmon: Holiday Showstopper

The Brits do love their steamed puddings, from the Christmas “figgy pudding” to all kinds of sweet and savory renditions. After making this persimmon steamed pudding, I echo their pudding love. It was delicious, and doesn’t require specialized equipment. Most of the “time” is down time while it is steaming away. Jump to: RECIPE | …

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Italian Tomato Crostata (or Galette): a Freeform Tart

An heirloom tomato crostata (aka galette) is a beautiful, savory way to enjoy the best days of Summer tomatoes. The crust is an easy biscuit dough, but if you want truly quick and easy, pick up some store-bought pastry dough. Just be sure and use the tastiest, freshest tomatoes available, heirloom tomatoes if possible. Top …

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