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Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes

Last updated on July 2, 2018 by jkanell 3 Comments

These moist and delicious Halloween treats will have your friends begging for more! I could not pass up these cute, marshmallow pumpkins from Williams-Sonoma… little did I know they make the perfect cupcake topper! So cute. Print Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes A delicious, festive treat. Course Dessert Cuisine American Keyword Halloween Funfetti Cupcakes Prep Time 15...

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Spanakopita Triangles

Last updated on December 17, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

Filo dough is amazing… so is butter! Spanakopita has both! For those of you who do not know, spanakopita is a simple, but oh so tasty, Greek dish made with spinach and feta, fresh dill, lemon, parsley, and scallions. It’s encapsulated in a flaky, paper-thin pastry shell and is a total crowd pleaser! A Few...

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Pumpkin Pie

Last updated on November 12, 2018 by jkanell 9 Comments

It’s that time of year again! Personally, I prefer the real thing to pumpkin spice this. That said, this recipe is NOT your STANDARD canned pumpkin — in a graham cracker crust — kind of pie. This one is way more DELICIOUS! Steps To Make This Pie You can attach the leaves with a bit...

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Thumbprint Cookies

Last updated on December 9, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

Thumbprint cookies are the original no stress — ready in a snap — cookie. The bright colored jam filling reminds me of Autumn leaves and Christmas ornaments. I made these with a drizzle glaze but you can use chocolate, nuts or coconut flakes just as easily. Let me know which one you prefer! Print Ingredients Ingredients 3/4...

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Strawberry Tartlettes

Last updated on July 2, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

These strawberry mini-tarts are so light, refreshing and sweet you will NOT be able to carry a full plate to the table. The recipe is super easy but can easily be mistaken for a way more difficult dessert to make. Your friends will definitely be impressed! Print Strawberry Tartlettes Strawberries make any dessert that much tastier!...

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Chocolate Eclairs

Last updated on June 29, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

These delicious eclairs look fancier and more difficult to make than they actually are. The airy choux pastry is SUPER EASY to work with and VERY versatile. Not to mention the pastry cream is basically the best thing to come out of France… Ever. I ate four before I got to the dinner party. Shhhh our secret!...

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Chocolate Donuts!

Last updated on November 23, 2018 by jkanell 2 Comments

These donuts are a crowd pleaser. I love that I don’t have to break out a deep fryer, too! I went for chocolate-chocolate, but you can easily modify this recipe to make any number of flavor variations. They are basically cupcakes with a glaze instead of mounds of frosting. Yum! Print Chocolate Donuts Fast, easy and...

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Blueberry Apple Tart

Last updated on June 29, 2018 by jkanell Leave a Comment

There are so many delicious things you can bake when you have some pastry dough waiting for you in the refrigerator. In a previous post, I made three batches of a versatile pastry dough and set two aside for later. Today I get to make a delicious fruit tart in about a third of the time!...

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German Chocolate Cake

Last updated on November 4, 2017 by jkanell 4 Comments

German chocolate cake is named after Samuel German, the inventor of a type of dark chocolate (not the country). It’s also one of my favorites! Once you make the icing, you’ll be adding it to cupcakes and ice cream in no time! Enjoy. Print German Chocolate Cake One of my favorite cakes ever. The coconut...

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Blueberry Galette

Last updated on November 22, 2017 by jkanell 5 Comments

If you haven’t heard, a galette is the EASIEST pastry to make and is INCREDIBLY delicious! It’s basically a pastry-pizza. You can use any number of fruits to fill it. I like taking some fresh berries and a chilled bag of pastry dough to a friend’s house. You can just throw this dessert together over...

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Mini Vanilla Cupcakes

Last updated on August 1, 2017 by jkanell 2 Comments

There are times when you want a treat that tasty and cute but won’t give you a sugar crash/ immediate sense of regret, afterward. Or is that just me? Under these circumstances, SMALLER is definitely BETTER. Let’s make some mini-cupcakes. Who’s in? Print Mini Vanilla Cupcakes Mini but delicious and moist vanilla cupcakes! Course Dessert...

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Vanilla Bean Bundt Cake

Last updated on July 2, 2018 by jkanell 5 Comments

There are only a few things as easy to make — but still as impressive — as this bundt cake. It is super-quick and very forgiving. This delicious recipe makes for a yummy treat you can bring to a friend’s house. I finished mine with a light dusting of powdered sugar. I like to have...

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A Lovely Lemon Layer Cake

Last updated on August 1, 2017 by jkanell 10 Comments

Everyone can agree that lemons are refreshing and healthy. Therefore, a lemon cake must also be refreshing and healthy! It’s just a logical conclusion. I love this cake! It is easy to make — smells amazing — and tastes delicious! It is lighter in consistency, comparatively to many other cakes. It makes for a perfect...

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