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Ricotta Cappuccino

I have found the answer to beating the summer heat. I am really not interested in sweating over the stove or oven when it comes to making summertime dessert. This little concoction is a very yummy treat.  Magnificent might be a better description.  It can easily be made ahead of time and ready to serve at your dinner party. It’s elegant,…
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Individual Grape and Vin Santo Cakes

When I saw this in Gourmet magazine several months ago, I knew I had to make it.  I knew it would be fabulous and the rest is history. What I didn’t know is I would decide to make these Individual Grape and Vin Santo Cakes on a day when temperatures outside would climb to 90 degrees.  It was a little hot from…
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Crunchy Maple-Banana-Pecan Breakfast Muffins

Am I the only weirdo who wakes up and immediately starts thinking of granola?  I mean there are so many drool worthy foods out there to wrap my brain around but I rise from slumber contemplating granola.  Lame I know. However, here’s the thing, I do not like granola in a bowl with milk.  After two or three spoonfuls I am so done with the all the…
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Maple Pan Roasted Carrots

We know the Easter Bunny loves candy, so these must be hidden.  I love rustic when it comes to carrots.  I think these fall into that particular category. And I promise you, they taste like candy, which is my favorite way to eat veggies.  Grace your holiday table with these Maple Pan-Roasted Carrots and everyone will be begging for more.  I’m always…
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Asian Noodle Salad with Peanuts and Mint

Before we get to the salad, I’m afraid I’m going to have to call someone out.  I know, I know, I shouldn’t.  But it involves really bad manners. Last night I was catching up on some TV shows I had recorded from earlier in the week.  I was watching the performance show of American Idol, even though I already knew…
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Matzo Toffee

If you made the Matzo-Crusted Salmon I posted the other day, now you are faced with many sheets of leftover matzo and no plan. Well here’s a recipe for Matzo Toffee.  I love this stuff and look forward to it every year.  It’s so easy to make. However, watch out, it’s completely addicting. For some reason I have this total urge…
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Sticky Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings

We all cling to our childhood memories of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, I know I do.  There are also many of you who grew up on variations of this sandwich.  Peanut butter and mayonnaise, peanut butter and pickles, peanut butter and bacon…did I forget any? I have never tried any of the aforementioned blends but when I saw these Sticky Peanut Butter…
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