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Boca Negra Chocolate Chipotle Cakes

boca negra chocolate chipotle cake

I’ve got a secret weapon up my sleeve for Valentine’s Day, and yes, it’s chocolate… If you’re looking for a dessert to serve for a special dinner, and you want it to be deliciously different, look no further than these decadent and delicious Boca Negra Chocolate Chipotle Cakes. Continue Reading →

Lemony Slice & Bakes

lemony slice and bakes

Husband and I are debating whether we start our annual “cleanse” BEFORE our upcoming vacation {you know, gotta fit into the shorts and the swimsuit} or after {since we usually over-indulge on made-to-order guacamole and decadent Mexican food}. Either way, I’ve got a few of these yummy Lemony Slice & Bakes left, and a few days to enjoy them. Continue Reading →

{Saving Grace} Very Good Cookies

very good cookies

Does anybody say grace before a meal anymore?

Growing up, this was a ritual that occurred at our dinner table. Every. Single. Night.

I’m sure the intentions for starting this tradition were admirable, but by the time I was a teenager, singing grace at dinner {yes, there was a tune to ours} was a rote exercise. Continue Reading →

Chocolate Bark {Daily Indulgence!}

chocolate bark - closeup with ingredients

Last year, when Husband and I did a post-holiday, post-vacation cleanse, we were surprised to see that we wouldn’t have to go without a little indulgence for the duration. This Chocolate Bark was on the recipe list, and it’s become our nightly treat.

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Poppy Seed Cake

poppy seed cake - on red platter

You’ve just been assigned “dessert” for a dinner party.  Or, in a weak moment, you signed up to bring something sweet to your office pot-luck.  If the thought fills you with dread, fear not!

Resist the urge to stop by Costco and get a pie-on-steroids, or those ubiquitous brownie bites.  Instead, make this super easy, delicious Poppy Seed Cake.
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{Throwback Thursday} Magic Marshmallow Puffs

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This one comes with a guarantee… these little pockets of naughty won’t last long in your house!

And… I should say right up front that this is an exception to my typically healthy repertoire.

Years ago, I had moved into this cool warehouse apartment – great for entertaining. But one of brothers asked why I just didn’t make the kitchen into a library or something, since my “talents” didn’t land me anywhere near a kitchen. There was one thing I could make. Magic Marshmallow Puffs. While I know they aren’t the reason Husband married me, I can safely say these kept him interested!

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