Bread pudding is the ultimate winter comfort food. While traditional bread pudding is perfectly sufficient for offering warmth on cold days, this toasted almond bread pudding brings a new flavor combo to the classic favorite. I was first inspired to create this recipe after interviewing a local chef for a comfort foods newspaper story. Almond [...]
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I’ve been in major need of comfort food this week. With the numbing craziness going on in our country, the cold weather at home and work piling up, I didn’t feel a shred of guilt eating these rich and delicious southwest pot pies. In fact, I enjoyed every bite of one and dipped into half [...]
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Enjoy the delicious flavor of gingerbread cookies enveloped in a muffin for breakfast or as a mid-morning treat. Turbinado sugar sprinkled on top of each muffin adds a hint of crunch while ginger, cinnamon and cloves offer a wonderfully spiced aroma. Prepare these gingerbread muffins on a snowy afternoon or before the holidays as a [...]
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This apple tart’s blend of a sweet ricotta filling, baked apples and a flaky crust is pure heaven. I had originally planned on making a traditional apple tart with an applesauce filling but was more in the mood for a dairy-based filling and, oh boy, am I glad I made the switch. The crust in [...]
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I’ve spent the past few weeks perfecting this recipe and, let me tell ya, this country bread is a winner, winner, only bread for dinner type of loaf. Whole wheat flour and cornmeal create delicious texture while a lightly crusty exterior offers a bit of crunch. This is the perfect sandwich bread and also works [...]
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It’s truly an exciting day in my household, folks. I’ve finally mastered the art of cookie baking. Well, perhaps I haven’t mastered the entire art, but I sure hammered this recipe right out of the ballpark. Why is that such exciting news, you ask? For the longest time, cookie baking was something I avoided. Task [...]
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