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    Lemon Cake

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    Strawberry Rolls

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    Peach Cake

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    Strawberry Cheesecake

    This silky smooth strawberry cheesecake paired with a buttery homemade graham cracker crust that goes all the way up the sides will be a crowdpleaser. It’s a decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It’s surprisingly easy to make with everyday ingredients, and the hardest part is waiting for everything to cool! It’s the…

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    Cherry Pie

    Don’t be intimidated by the idea of making a cherry pie from scratch. Once you pit the cherries, the hardest part is behind you, and it is shockingly easy to make this cherry-filled pie! This pie is such a treat with its sweet and flavorful filling. The buttery, jammy cherry filling complements the rich, flaky…

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    Financier

    A financier is a small French tea cake that is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve these financiers with your morning coffee, afternoon tea, or as a dessert, they will disappear quickly. They are so light, moist, and nutty that everyone will be in love after their first bite. Wonderfully crisp…

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    Turkey Meatloaf

    Never have dry and bland meatloaf again with this juicy and tender turkey meatloaf recipe. It’s packed with flavor and an easy meal that quickly gets dinner on the table. Made with lean ground turkey, it’s a lighter take on traditional meatloaf. Flavored with sautéed onions and garlic and brushed with a tasty ketchup topping,…

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    Pasta Dough Recipe

    If you haven’t tried fresh pasta from homemade pasta dough, you’re in for a treat! Homemade fresh pasta is much more chewy, bouncy, and rich than boxed dried pasta at the store. It may seem daunting, but it is worth the effort to make fresh pasta at home. You’ll have fresh lasagne sheets, fettuccine, farfalle,…

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    Opera Cake

    Don’t be intimidated by this opera cake recipe! While a little time-consuming, this cake is worth every bit of effort to make! With layers of almond sponge (also called joconde) brushed with homemade coffee syrup and filled with a coffee-flavored French buttercream and chocolate ganache, this cake is not just decadent but will melt in…

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    Caipirinha

    A refreshing cocktail that’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart, this caipirinha cocktail recipe will be your new favorite summer drink. Caipirinha (pronouced kai-pee-reen-ya) is Brazil’s national cocktail, made with cachaça, sugar, and lime. It’s a bright and boozy drink that really packs a punch. Perfect for slowly sipping on a hot day, you…

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    Strawberry Cake

    This made from scratch with strawberry cake recipe is such a delightful and pretty cake. Packed with strawberry flavors and a gorgeous shade of pink, this cake is perfect for any occasion. No box mix or Jell-O in this cake! Made with real strawberries, this cake will steal the show with its light and tender…

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    Thanks for stopping by! I’m John Kanell, a husband, dad to twins Lachlan and George, Los Angeles native, and an avid baker and cooker of all things delicious thanks to a life long education from my mother. This blog is where I share all of my kitchen creations!

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