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A few chocolate leaves on a black plate

Chocolate Leaves in 30 Seconds

It takes just 30 seconds to make amazing chocolate leaves using a bowl of chocolate and a comb! Use the leaves to decorate cakes, pies, and cupcakes or simply arrange them on a plate โ€ฆ

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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 โ€ฆ

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two Easter cupcakes baked in eggshells

Easter Cupcakes Baked in Real Eggshells

These Easter cupcakes baked in real egg shells are an unforgettable treat! They're also great as an edible April Fools' Day joke. I watched my Grandmother's face when she realized that I hadn't handed โ€ฆ

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Mini Madeleines dusted with powdered sugar

Madeleine Cookies

Madeleine cookies are classic French pastries that are cake-like and a little spongy. They can be made in all kinds of flavors, though traditionally they are flavored with vanilla, a little lemon, and a light โ€ฆ

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Redbud Syrup

Redbud Syrup

When we house hunted, we dreamed of living in an old house with lots of character - nooks and crannies, pocket doors, and maybe a turret. We ended up in brand new construction โ€ฆ

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Cinnamon scone on a white plate with scones in the background

Cinnamon Chip Scones

My cinnamon chip scones are buttery, rich, and heavily spiced. They have an irresistible crunchy cinnamon sugar topping and cinnamon chips throughout! These delicious cinnamon scones make for the best โ€ฆ

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A glass of iced hibiscus tea garnished with lemon

Hibiscus Tea (Jamaica Drink)

Hibiscus tea (also known as Jamaica drink) is a refreshing tea made from hibiscus flowers. It's totally refreshing on a hot summer day and it's even purported to have health benefits. Hibiscus tea is โ€ฆ

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Salt Water Taffty in a white bowl on a checkered cloth

How to Make Salt Water Taffy in One Hour

Learn how to make salt water taffy like you find on seaside boardwalks in just one hour! Start with this funfetti version and then experiment with your own flavors using my recipe as a โ€ฆ

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Key Lime Ice Cream

Easy Ice Cream Recipe in the Cuisinart

It is so easy to make ice cream in a Cuisinart ice cream maker that you'll want to make it all of the time! Start with my key lime ice cream! It's smooth, tangy, โ€ฆ

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Saffron Cupcakes: Golden Threads Make a Treasure

Saffron cupcakes are well worth every expensive bite. I've baked cupcakes with all kinds of unusual ingredients and flavors over the years - beer, avocado, or ricotta cheese. Some work better than others. โ€ฆ

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Lavender shortbread in a grey bowl with cookies and milk around it

Lavender Shortbread

This tender, melt-in-your mouth lavender shortbread is super easy to make and has a lovely mild floral flavor. It uses just a few simple ingredients and makes for a wonderful snack with tea or โ€ฆ

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Tiramisu Frosting

Tiramisu Frosting — Fluffy and Irresistible

This tiramisu frosting could dress up even the most drab of cupcakes. It's a Swiss meringue buttercream frosting recipe, which means that it's silky smooth and not overly sweet. However, this tiramisu frosting trades some โ€ฆ

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Russian Piping Tips 101

Russian Piping Tips Are the Cheater Tips You Need

This is a guest post written by Devonย done in partnership with Kitchen Conservatory in St. Louis. Devon has spent a lot of time mastering Russian piping tips and is excited to share her findings with โ€ฆ

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The Definitive List of the Best Mix-Ins for Ice Cream

I remember the first time I walked into a marble slab ice cream shop and watched as they folded so many different mix-ins into ice cream for each individual order. I had analysis paralysis โ€ฆ

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Tempered Chocolate on a Spoon

The Easiest Way to Temper Chocolate

Tempered chocolate breaks with a clean, crisp snap, shines beautifully, and has a smooth texture. While professionals often use expensive machines to prepare chocolate this way, you can do it using the partial melt โ€ฆ

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