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Loaded Morning Muffins with Crumb Topping

You can see from the long ingredient list why these are called “loaded” muffins, but gosh, they’re delicious. It’s crunch time over at Ethical Ocean and their Eat What’s Good vegan recipe contest.  I’ve been …

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Snickerdoodles: Inspired by Dog Biscuits

A couple of weeks ago, Ike’s aunt (Kel’s sister) sent him a care package that included a bag of doggy snickerdoodles. Snickerdoodles for a dog?! Curious, I opened the bag and the smell of cinnamon …

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Kristy’s Cookie Exchange: Molasses Crinkles

Every generation has its version of “the good old days.”  For some, the memories are sepia-toned or come in shades of black, white and gray.  For me they’re tinged with the yellow fade peculiar to …

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Mocha Spice Pancakes w/ a Simple Syrup

There’s nothing quite like pilfering a recipe – especially when you shamelessly pilfer one of your own recipes.  At least I’m giving myself credit – it’s just blogging etiquette.  These pancakes were inspired by my …

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Hazelnut Shortbread

Shortbread is not bread and shortbread is not short. It is medium in length and a biscuit, of sorts. It was brought in the long boats; the boats, which were long, that belonged to the …

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Other People’s Food (6): Life is Sweet

What to do with that 5-pound behemoth of a zucchini that eerily resembles a lethal weapon wielded by an ogre in a Grimm’s Fairy Tale?  Grate that puppy up and make zucchini bread.  Lots of …

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Tea and Chocolate Cake with Cocoa Crumble

“No snacks, no seconds, no sweets – except on days that begin with the letter S. – Michael Pollan, from Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual My sweets/sugar philosophy summed up by Mr. Pollan.  And mostly …

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Shortbread

Six days until the Potluck!  I’ve heard from some of you who have gotten your blog posts drafted and ready to go.  I like that!  Anyone have any questions, concerns or problems?  Email me or …

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Espresso Choffy Shortbread with Dates

If you haven’t met Choffy yet, you might want to check it out.  Choffy is roasted cocoa beans that have been crushed and you brew it like coffee.  It’s my current hot drink of choice.  …

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Coffee-Cacao-Pistachio Biscotti

As fun as seven days of salad were – – I’m ready for something different!  What better way to dive back in than to share something crunchy, chocolatey and slightly sweet to go along with …

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Lickety-Split Banana-Pecan Upside Down Cakes

I admit it.  I don’t get very excited about bananas.  Sure, I eat at least one a day, usually sliced and put on top of my morning oatmeal.  I feel it’s my duty to my …

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Remember Nutter Butters?

They weren’t my favorite cookie as a kid (Mystic Mints held that honor – remember those??), but they’d do in a pinch. This cookie borrows the concept (though not the shape) and it’s another modified …

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Rainy Day Comfort: Maple Scones with Cherries & Chocolate Chunks

Yesterday was cold and gray and wet.  Perfect for a day in the kitchen.  I’ve been craving scones – they are so cozy and comforting – but they pose a challenge due to the fat/butter …

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Chunky Monkey Muffins: Put Down the Ice Cream Scoop

I never did try Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream (I was heavily addicted to Phish Food, myself), but apparently the inspiration for these muffins is that particular ice cream flavor.  These are delicious: …

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Good Morning Muffins

I came across this recipe last winter while living briefly in Bountiful, UT – without my comforting retinue of cookbooks to plunder for baked goodies.  Lo and behold, Whole Foods has a whole treasure trove …

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Wild Rice and Dried Cherry Cookies

I’m always on the lookout for new cookie recipes – especially recipes that are a different from the old stand-bys.  The inclusion of wild rice in this cookie recipe made me want to try it …

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Slow-Cooker Rice Pudding

What is the matter with Mary Jane? She’s perfectly well and hasn’t a pain, And it’s lovely rice pudding for dinner again! What is the matter with Mary Jane? – A.A. Milne I suppose if …

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