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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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Improvising: Almond lemon butter cookies
After bragging about my well-stocked kitchen on Twitter, I settled in to bake Spicy Lemon Butter Cookies — a long-standing recipe in my “to be baked” folder — only to discover . . . well, my pantry was stocked. Until … Continue reading
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So I sort of have this milkshake thing.
Like all my food and drink obsessions, I’m never quite sure where they begin. I try something, perhaps for the first time — a Peep; a pumpkin spice latte. These magic concoctions work their way into my diet. I take … 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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Pistachio chocolate cake — pretty, green and delectable
My latest obsession is printing out recipes, friends. I can’t say that I always make the recipes, but I have created a mighty fine collection of those items I’ve placed on my “to be baked” list. At the moment, Mexican … 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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