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Creme Brûlée

By Ali | Published: January 27, 2013

My hubby’s favorite dessert on the planet is creme brûlée.  I think he would do just about anything for it.  It was his request for dessert this Christmas Eve, and I happily obliged.  I mean seriously, it never disappoints. you will need: 4 cups heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla bean [...]

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Angel Food Cake with Berries & Cream

By Ali | Published: July 27, 2012

Let me tell you a little secret…angel food cake is just about the healthiest dessert on the planet!  There is next to zero fat in this cake.  It’s so light and fluffy.  You don’t even feel guilty eating it.  And the fresh summer berries…to die for. I mean, let’s just pretend like there are no [...]

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Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

By Ali | Published: January 4, 2012

As I said last week, bread pudding is fast becoming a dessert favorite of mine.  I seized the opportunity to try another recipe for New Years Eve and went to Martha again.  She did not disappoint!  The caramel sauce is divine, I’d like to eat it with a spoon.  I halved Martha’s recipe to prevent [...]

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Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding

By Ali | Published: December 29, 2011

When planning for Christmas Eve dessert this year, I wanted something easy yet decadent and delicious.  My mind went straight to bread pudding because I could easily assemble and bake it, then bring it with us to my in-laws.  I just popped it in the oven to reheat for a bit before serving.  So this [...]

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Giving Thanks

By Ali | Published: November 23, 2011

I just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and give you a quick update on what’s happening in the kitchen for my favorite holiday! I’m so lucky to have married into a wonderful family, I truly feel right at home with them.  This year, I am spending the whole day with almost 25 [...]

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Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

By Ali | Published: November 22, 2011

In my mission to make at least 10 dishes featuring pumpkin this fall, I was in search of a pillow-y, cake-y cookie with a nice pumpkin spice flavor.  I looked at almost 20 recipes before finding and settling on this one, I should have known Martha would be on it!  To be honest, it was [...]

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Chicken Pot Pie

By Ali | Published: November 17, 2011

Chicken Pot Pie is one of my absolutely favorite fall dinners.  The yummy, thick filling stuffed with veggies and earthy flavors and a buttery crust on top is just the perfect marriage of flavors and textures.  Though this recipe requires numerous steps, everything can be done over a 2 or 3 day period, so it [...]

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Red, White and Blueberry cupcakes

By Ali | Published: July 6, 2011

I was feeling very patriotic this weekend, partaking in poolside afternoons, barbecues, backyard parties and visits with family and friends.  Even got some sun on my shoulders…the freckles are out in full force!  It is the height of the summer and I’m loving it.  We were invited to a barbecue at a friend’s house on the 4th for [...]

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Birthday Cupcakes!

By Ali | Published: February 13, 2011

My hubby’s birthday was this Saturday, and it’s not a birthday around here without some serious sweets!  I didn’t quite have the time to bake a cake, but these buttermilk cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting weren’t too shabby if I say so myself. I got the new Martha Stewart Cupcakes book for Christmas this year, [...]

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