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Slice of Christmas pie

Christmas Pie (Roasted Chestnut and Chocolate Pie)

This Christmas Pie recipe is over-the-top decadent, has the consistency of cheesecake, a mild nutty flavor, and a fudge brownie finish. It's a roasted chestnut pie that will have you singing carols over an …

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S'mores cupcake

S’mores Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

These S'mores Cupcakes are favorites around here! They are rich chocolate cupcakes topped with toasted Marshmallow Frosting. Don't forget to add graham crackers, your favorite chocolate, mini marshmallows, and chocolate syrup for the perfect …

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Pig Newtons

Bourbon Bacon Jam Pig Newtons (Sweet and Savory Snack Cookies)

These Pig Newtons are a sweet and savory spin on the fig-filled cookie I grew up with. Soft golden cookie dough wraps around chocolate bourbon bacon jam for a cookie that is smoky, salty, …

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Cinnamon and Sugar being dusted over cinnamon buttercream frosting on a cupcake

Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

If you haven't tried adding cinnamon to your buttercream frosting, here's your invitation to do so! And, don't be skimpy! As you'll see, my recipe uses a lot of cinnamon and the result is …

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how to use clotted cream

How to Use Clotted Cream

Americans are often at a loss about how to use clotted cream. My simple recipe for homemade clotted cream is one of the most beloved recipes on this site, but those with no British connections …

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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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Quinoa for Breakfast

I've loved quinoa since I first encountered the little colorful curly-Q's. It's so much more interesting as a base for a dish than the old standby, white rice. However, until recently, I hadn't considered …

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Maple butter in a ramekin with a knife in it and toast in the background

Maple Butter in 3 Minutes

Once you know how easy it is to make maple butter, you'll want to put it on everything! It's wonderful on toast, rolls, waffles, corn bread, pancakes, and even savory dishes like baked potatoes …

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cottage pudding

Cottage Pudding Recipe

I love historical desserts - especially those with an interesting story or those that I may never have heard of before. So, of course, I was super excited to read Jessie Sheehan's new …

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Sweet Potato Muffin topped with brown sugar

Brown Sugar Frosting Recipe

Brown sugar frosting is one of my favorite frostings. If you use light brown sugar, as shown above on my sweet potato cupcakes, the brown sugar frosting tastes like a thicker version of the …

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overhead view of closeup chocolate bark on a white countertop

Simple Chocolate Christmas Bark

This chocolate bark recipe is so simple to make! Mine uses pumpkin seeds, dried cherries, and freeze-dried strawberries which make for a lovely red and green holiday look. Make this …

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Mini Bundt Cakes

Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes

We can't get enough of these mini cakes in our household! They are loaded with chocolate flavor, and the cheesecake mixed into the batter and vanilla glaze with sprinkles makes them extra special. …

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Spice Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Cake is moist and loaded with pumpkin pie spices and a few ingredients that make it amazing! It's easy to bake and a fall favorite, especially when topped with my apple …

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Pirouette Cookies

Copycat Pirouette Cookies (Nutella-filled Cigar Cookies)

Pepperidge Farm describes their Pirouette cookies as "Slender. Graceful. Delicious. A pastry-like wafer, baked to a delicate crisp, surrounds a luscious, creamy filling."   Growing up, I always found Pirouettes at fancier events …

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Pile of toasted pumpkin seeds

EASY Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

My incredibly easy to make toasted pumpkin seeds are such a delicious, healthy, and addictive snack food. You can make them sweet, salty, spiced, or a combination of those flavor profiles! …

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