Archive for Year: 2012

Sweet Nothings – Egg Kichel for Chanukah

Egg kichel, or egg cookies ("eier kichelach" in Yiddish), are practically weightless cookies so they're sometimes called "nothings".  But, don't be fooled by their modest name.  Egg kichel are a cross between …

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Honey Buttercream Frosting

The Secret to Perfect Honey Buttercream Frosting

I've tackled honey buttercream frosting before and I have always been disappointed. I'm a honey-holic and I really want the honey flavor to shine. In the past, when I added powdered sugar to …

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vegan buttercream frosting

Must-Try Vegan Buttercream Frosting – Dairy-Free Frosting

This vegan buttercream frosting tastes just as good as any vanilla frosting, but it's completely dairy-free! This vegan frosting is made from just three ingredients and it comes together super easily! The taste of …

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pats of vegan butter and the remainder of the stick sitting on a white butter dish

Homemade Vegan Butter

This vegan butter looks, feels, and tastes just like the real thing! I'm not vegan, but I often bake vegan recipes (see the Related Recipes section for …

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Crumpets

All About Crumpets

A crumpet is a type of bread most closely related to the English muffin. They are a light yeast bread, made on a griddle, as you would a pancake. In this post, we'll …

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Cantaloupe Cupcakes

Summer must be coming to an end. My burning desire to wear worn-out jeans, boots, and anything chocolate brown is almost as strong as my craving to wear light skirts was in early Spring. …

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

You are probably not alone if you questioned my sanity when you read this post's title. But, if you enjoyed other sweet and salty desserts (like salted caramel or chocolate covered pretzels) and other cheesy …

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Candied Spam

Have you ever eaten Chinese BBQ pork? Its crispy, chewy texture and level of sweetness befitting candy makes it one of my toddler's favorite foods. Candied Spam tastes remarkably similar to Chinese …

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Homemade Spam

Homemade Spam Recipe – What, Why, and How

Spam. Mystery meat. No thanks. Nasty. Who eats that stuff? I wanted nothing to do with Spam. I didn't even know what Spam was - only that it was something to be avoided at …

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Limoncello Snow Cones

Limoncello Snow Cones

On a sticky, smoldering day, nothing beats plain old ice - gritty, crunchy, and so cold that you can only handle a little bit at a time. Grownup limoncello snow cones made with a refreshing …

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head-on view of a limoncello float in a tall glass with ice cream on the rim, served with a spoon and paper straw

Ice Cream Float with Limoncello

A bubbly limoncello cocktail is a refreshing summer drink all on its own. Add a little bubbly and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and your Limoncello Ice Cream Float may get you …

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overhead view of dessert sausage with raspberry "ketchup" resting in a Long John donut

Dessert Sausage (Cupcakewurst)

What would happen if, instead of stuffing a sausage casing with meat (or a meat substitute), I stuffed it with cupcake batter? I had to try my take on a chocolate salami! …

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Jelly Beans

Homemade Jelly Beans – You Pick the Flavor

Once I conquered homemade Lucky Charms (a task that was so arduous I will never repeat it), I needed another challenge. I set my sights on homemade jelly beans. While homemade jelly beans are time-consuming …

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Matzoh Brei Cupcakes for Passover

Passover is not a cupcake kind of holiday. However, there's no reason not to sneak them onto the Passover menu in unexpected places. While my flourless chocolate cupcakes are worth crossing the Red Sea …

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How To Make Copycat Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

I never understood the allure of the Krispy Kreme doughnut until I tried one piping hot. I then saw why my coworkers deposited them in our break room almost daily (it wasn't just a …

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