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Pucker up: Red velvet cheesecake cupcakes

So I know Valentine’s Day was a week ago — but in typical Meg fashion, I came down with a terrible cold the day on Feb. 15. Getting sick this time of year is sort of my M.O., though I’m … Continue reading

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Orange angel food cupcakes

When the going gets tough, the tough get . . . baking. I’m a stress baker. (And stress shopper, but that’s an entirely different post.) Last Sunday I was wandering around with my head in a fog, anxious and upset … Continue reading

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Pumpkin ginger cupcakes — a zing and a pow

At a family gathering last week, there was no way I could show up empty-handed — and I can’t come to a fall party without something pumpkin, of course. But I wanted something different. Something a little technically challenging, because … Continue reading

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A mint chocolate cupcake recipe that’s too simple to resist

Though I’m not usually much of a “mint” fan, sometimes you just get a craving. On a random Saturday, apropos of nothing, I thought, “I want to make mint chocolate chip cupcakes.” This “recipe” is just total cheating on my … Continue reading

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Mexican chocolate cupcakes: Can you handle the heat?

Cayenne pepper. Just typing that made a little bonfire ignite in my mouth. I’ve never been one to dive into spicy foods, though I do fancy myself an eclectic, open-minded omnivore. There aren’t too many things — especially desserts — … Continue reading

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Creamy, sweet ricotta cheesecake cupcakes — with walnuts

Just after Christmastime, I made one of my favorite purchases of the year: new calendars. Choosing one is almost impossible for me, so I usually wind up with five or six lining the walls of my office or bedroom. The … Continue reading

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