Chocolate
maple syrup peanut butter cups
These maple syrup peanut butter cups are made with extra dark chocolate and sweetened with Vermont maple syrup. With Halloween approaching, I wanted a…
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Seasonal: Holiday Eats
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Cake
black forest devil’s food cake
This black forest devil’s food cake features buttery chocolate cake, homemade cherry liquor, and freshly whipped cream. A luscious chocolate glaze drips over the…
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Classics
lower sugar cranberry bliss bars
‘Tis the season for Starbuck’s copycat [lower sugar] cranberry bliss bars. A ginger and orange zest infused blondie cake studded with white chocolate chips…
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Classics
cardamom honey gingerbread cookies
These soft baked cardamom honey gingerbread cookies are inspired by my Iranian heritage and they’re absolutely delicious. The flavors remind me of traditional Persian…
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Classics
classic pot roast with gravy
This classic pot roast with gravy is traditional comfort food with a twist. I use my mother’s technique of studding the meat with cloves…
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Cookies
almond severed finger cookies
These almond severed finger cookies are a fun and spooky Halloween treat the whole family will enjoy! Whole wheat, almond meal cookies are dipped…
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Dessert
cranberry white chocolate blondies
Cranberry white chocolate blondies are a delicious Christmas treat your family will love! I’ve tailored this recipe to use whole wheat flour and less…
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Classics
classic shortbread
These classic shortbread cookies have a tender, sweet flavor and they’re the perfect compliment to thick Parisian hot chocolate. During our extensive stay in…
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