April 2010

New York Cheesecake

Friday, April 30, 2010

When someone has a birthday around here, I always make whatever kind of birthday cake they want. That’s just the way I roll. Last weekend was the hubster’s birthday, and he decided he wanted New York cheesecake. He loves cheesecake, and I think the fact that I rarely make it makes him like it even ...

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Quick, Easy-Peasy Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

There have been lots of blog posts about cinnamon rolls lately, and it’s easy to understand why. I mean, they’re irresistible! The Pioneer Woman has an incredible yeast cinnamon roll recipe. It’s very popular, for good reason, but like all yeast breads, you need a lot of time to allow things to rise before you ...

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Country Bread Bowls, Plus Some Soup!

Monday, April 26, 2010

I don’t know about you, but when I hear ‘bread bowl’ I’m the first in line. I mean, bread? That’s a bowl? Full of tasty soup? How can I say no? I can’t. Ever. That’s why, a couple of years ago, I decided to attempt making them myself. I have to admit, I was pretty ...

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The Only Way I Take Coffee…

Friday, April 23, 2010

…is as a cookie! Okay, that’s not entirely true…I’ll also take some in my hot chocolate (and probably in a brownie…), but today is all about the cookies! The hubster surprised me with a new cookbook yesterday! I’ve had it in my amazon cart for a few weeks (since I first learned of it), and ...

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Honey Lavender Biscotti

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

I’ve never been a big biscotti fan unless there is chocolate involved. It took me a few years to pluck up the motivation to try biscotti at home because I just wasn’t that interested. When I finally did try it, I made myself try something new…without chocolate. I was trying to grow. I told myself ...

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Birthdays and Butterflies!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Tomorrow is my oldest sister’s birthday! If you’ve read my little profile, then you know that I’m a military wife, which means that I’m far away from my family. I’m very close to my sisters, so it’s tough living so far from them, and birthdays and holidays are the toughest. As a tribute to my ...

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Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Pie

Friday, April 16, 2010

Prepare yourself before you read this post. If you’re anything like me, you’ll need a napkin, or maybe a bowl, to catch your drool. Have you ever noticed how expensive ice cream cakes and pies are? My family loves them, but I hate spending so much money on them. Plus, unless you’ve got a Ben & ...

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Tuiles with Fresh Fruit and Whipped Cream

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Tuiles are thin, crispy cookies that are typically shaped, while still hot from the oven, by placing them on a rolling pin. Tuile means ’tile’ in French, because these end up looking like roof tiles. They’re very fast and easy to make, but you do have to spend a bit of time shaping them. I’m ...

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Happy Little Lemon Cupcakes

Monday, April 12, 2010

I love lemon treats, and these are no exception. These are my favorite cupcakes. I always choose this recipe for my birthday cake. I absolutely love them! The cupcakes are moist and sweet with a delicate lemon flavor. They’re fast and easy to make, and they bake beautifully. The frosting is rich and fluffy with a great ...

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Easy Soft Pretzels

Friday, April 9, 2010

I love soft pretzels, but I hate having to go to the mall to get a good one. I always wanted to make them at home, but assumed they were really hard work. I’d heard about how they need to be steamed or boiled before baking and that it’s a touchy process, so I just ...