I apologize. I’m a liar. Remember when I told you, you’ll never make another muffin again? Well, I lied. Big Time. The truth is, I think I make a new muffin every other day. I love muffins. LOVE THEM. They are the perfect answer to the constant rumbling in my stomach. Let’s face it, I haven’t met many muffins I…
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Chambord-Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae
Are you tired of eating the kids leftover cupcakes for dessert? Bored with those chocolate chip cookies you have sitting around? Tired of licking the frosting jar for just a taste of something sweet but don’t have it in you to make something better? Well fear not. Things for you are looking up. They really are. In five minutes flat…
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Rigatoni with Red Pepper, Almonds and Bread Crumbs
Yes, I did say Crouton! Get it on! Are you longing for rustic Italian charm? Would you rather be known as Mama Leoni instead of just Mama Rigatoni? I know this appears to look like another plain old pasta dish with meat sauce but it’s not. It’s really Not! It’s made with croutons and red peppers (and some other stuff), but no…
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Butterscotch-Apple Cake
This light and airy apple cake filled with chunks of fresh apples and butterscotch morsels is the ultimate fall season dessert. Each slice finished with a drizzle of caramel and a dollop of whipped cream is decadence you need to experience. Butterscotch Apple Cake Recipe One of the best ways to enjoy apple season is to make this Butterscotch Apple…
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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Can I just tell you how addicted I am to these muffins. They are so unbelievably good I have to hide them from myself. I’m not kidding. That doesn’t really work but the problem is I cannot be left alone with these things. Ready for their name? Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. No further explanation necessary. The chocolate and the subtle…
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Phyllo Tomato Tart
Okay, I’m back with Episode ll of, “What the Hell Am I Going to Make For Easter”. I know you’ve all been waiting with baited breath for the continuation of this riveting saga of food frenzy. So I thought and thought…and thought some more, about what should be next. Episode l was the first installment of the appetizer menu with an irresistible…
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Hot Crab Dip
Let me just say that I have been inundated with millions of emails from readers asking, no begging me to come up with some type of Easter menu they could cook for their friends and family. One that was easy and could easily feed a crowd. Okay, maybe not a million people asked me this, I don’t want to exaggerate, it…
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Pear and Ginger Crumble + VIDEO
A classic pairing of pears and ginger makes this Pear and Ginger Crumble recipe a dessert you will not soon forget. Serve warm right out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate treat. Easy enough to make on a weeknight too. Crumbles are one of absolutely favorite desserts! Whether it’s caramel apple crumble, mini…
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