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Month: February 2017

I’m Bananas for these Cookies

February 27, 2017 Leave a Comment
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If you have a bunch of sad looking bananas and need a change from the typical banana bread, give these a try. Packed full of bananas and oats, they are almost healthy enough to eat for breakfast. These cookies will… Continue Reading →

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Malted Walnut Pie

February 22, 2017 Leave a Comment
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I love a good pecan pie and if you do too, here’s a good one to try. This walnut pie is a fun take on the old fave but what makes it even more amazing is the addition of malted milk! Malted… Continue Reading →

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Pomegranate Braised Lamb Shanks

February 20, 2017 Leave a Comment
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This was not an original thought recipe – the original can be found here at Food52. I had about a liter of pomegranate juice kicking around in my fridge and was looking for a creative way to make use of it.… Continue Reading →

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Lemon Bunt Cake

February 15, 2017 1 Comment
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Lemons are a staple in my kitchen. On days when I’m feeling completely uninspired to cook or bake, a lemony pasta, a thin slice or two steeped in tea with honey or a brightly scented cake like this one always… Continue Reading →

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Sweet, Sweet Potato Souffle Pie

February 13, 2017 Leave a Comment
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Big thank you to Madame Hawks for introducing this epic side dish and adding it to my holiday season repertoire! Slicing this bay boy up and cracking into the shards of phyllo is serious foreplay for what’s to come…That being said,… Continue Reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Meringue Layered Cake

February 8, 2017 Leave a Comment
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I recently brought this cake to a good friend’s cocktail party. When asked what it was, I just rhymed off the ingredients – chocolate, toasted pecan meringue all held together by some brown sugar buttercream. His response – I like… Continue Reading →

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Pleasantly Plump and Oh So Purple

February 6, 2017 1 Comment
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Bread baking is what happens when I endure a series of sleepless nights. I fill the tiny square box of air in my condo with the waft of freshly baking bread. That and it’s been a while since I’ve baked… Continue Reading →

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PB&J Brioche Waffles

February 1, 2017 Leave a Comment
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Here’s the PB&J version of these waffles. You could also stuff them with Nutella if that’s your thing but PB&J is a winning combo for me. Also, if you are going through the trouble of making the brioche, you may as… Continue Reading →

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