Recipes

Apple Cardamom Crisp

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I guess my Crispness in the Air Dance really paid off. It’s similar to the Rain Dance, but involves juggling and fire-throwing...

Maya Gold’s Chocolate Tart

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Can I get an Amen...

Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies

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So, last week I gave you a “healthy” muffin recipe. I must say, I got a great response and decided I shall become the Muffin Man, I mean the Muffin Woman. I already have a muffin top, so I have a jump-start. Come on, that’s funny...

The better-than-restaurant-pizza project, part 1

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Wood-fired, brick oven Napoletana. Put this in front of the word pizza, and people will pay about $18 for a tiny 12-inch pie made with less than $4 of ingredients. The problem is, in my experience, the success rate for traditional ’za, good enough to bring a tear to ...

Chocolate birthday cake with vanilla frosting

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Well, I'm another year older and another year wiser. Yes, my birthday was Sunday, and now I must remember what age I told everyone I was last year to make sure that this year I follow suit. I don't mind belated birthday gifts, so please contact me, and I will show up...

Low-Fat, Gluten-Free Pear Cobbler

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Welcome, 2011. I’ve been waiting forever for you. Well, for at least a year...

Vanilla Sprinkle Cookies

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Fa la la la freakity la. The holiday season has finally come to a close...

Hazelnut Chocolate Coffee Cake

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I have been dreaming of this week’s dessert for a couple of months now. Yes, some people dream of money and fame (I mean world peace). Me, I dream of chocolate, butter and nuts all mixed together to form the perfect treat...

Dried Blueberry Lemon Zest Scones

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There is finally a chill in the air, and in my sweet, simple life, that means comfy, cozy smells wafting through the house, bringing on the anticipation of the holidays and all the hoopla that comes along with them...

Almond Apple Pan Dowdy

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  Boy howdy, am I excited for some pan dowdy...

Blackberry Almond Bars

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Bars or squares? That was my big burning question of the weekend. Yes, my life is exciting. I knew what I was making and what would be in it. But what I didn't know was what to call it. Does Blackberry Almond Squares sound better than Blackberry Almond Bars? Do ...

An hors d’oeuvre to impress the possessed

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Here are some tasty finger foods, just in time to miss the Super Bowl by a week and a half: Roast garlic and leek blinis, topped with tomato marmalade, Brussels sprouts and walnuts...