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These yellow cupcakes are so simple & delicious with a twist of adding real vanilla bean seeds. I enjoy seeing these little black seeds throughout the cupcakes. As for the topping, you can use many frosting's, chocolate, buttermilk or strawberry. The one…
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This Vanilla Cream Frosting is delicious as is - you can even add food coloring to match your party theme. When you're in the mood for something a bit different I've included four variations that are delightfully different.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Best Ever Banana Bread is adapted from Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour. Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting is adapted from McCormick – Pure Vanilla Extract. This banana bread is a perfect compliment to a cup of tea! Enjoy!
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This was given to me by a friend who is allergic to eggs. This is a great way for the kids to get involved making Christmas foods. I used vanilla extract instead of rum since the children drink this. This is a simple and fast way to make eggnog.
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You won't believe these cookies don't have flour or sugar! They're crunchy and oily... Stock up and keep them in your freezer-they defrost in seconds. Easy to make-double or triple the recipe!
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Introducing... the most pimped out smores bar ever. This bad boy is made with vanilla yogurt, chocolate-covered grahams, marshmallows, walnuts, heavy cream, and loads of chocolate chips. It's your sweet tooth's dream come true (and possibly your diet's…
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These brownies are a treat for you and your figure. Enjoy with Love, Catherine
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This is a recipe from my brother-in-laws family. This creamy cheesecake would be great topped with some fresh fruit or even some chocolate syrup...dessert to die for!
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As a child, I grew up eating banana pudding and it is still one of my favorite desserts today. In a matter of minutes, you can enjoy this creamy creation as well. Kids, and grown ups alike, will all love this simple dessert and be begging for more!
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The aphrodisiac chocolate, the exotic perfume of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, fruit, liquor, heavy cream, beaten egg whites, sugary egg yolks and more ingredients are the main characters of this blog, which united in mysterious ways create true delight…
The Famous Thumbprint cookies also known as butter balls, bird’s nest cookies or Polish tea cakes are the favorites, chosen by more than one palate. It’s that buttery texture and the delicate fruity filling what gives these cookies their unf (read full article)
There is nothing more fun than making Cupcakes :) Perfect and delicious for any occasion, party little treats, yourself ;) or as a gift for someone special. Cupcakes are a sweet combination of indulgence and romantic baking that always put a smi (read full article)
Today I want to introduce you to: FLAN, yes, a simple and “Delicious Dessert Hard to resist”. Why? …Well, let say after the first bite, your taste buds will THANK YOU FOR LIFE! Traditional Flan also known as caramel custard is a rich custard (read full article)
Delicate Caramel Cake Roll—Delicado Pionono con Dulce de Leche, Coco y CerezasI couldn't resist to try one slice before the picture!:)The favorite word for one of the most famous and delicate flavors of Argentinean rolled cake is Pionono, and hav (read full article)
Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"Caramelized Apple Sponge Cake"I baked this cake this morning-And it will be my surprise for afternoon tea for J.-He was asking me for -"tea cake"- since last weekend. So this morning I woke up early-before he woke up-and (read full article)
Coconut Macaroons are the best! In this recipe I will tell you how to make one of the most delicious little treats in the whole world! This original recipe that I’ve been working for a while is gluten free and dairy free. So everyone can enjoy (read full article)
Today I want to talk to you about a Serious Matter ... Yes, I have a confession to make, I am an addict to Alfajores-- pronounce "al-pha-hor-es". I've come to realized this, after making these "babies" almost every weekend! I love Alfajores de/of Mai (read full article)
Praline Pecan Brownie After making these as part of my early morning baking ritual I am under strict orders not to bake delicious smelling goodies in the middle of the night. According to Michael the scent of baked goods and especially chocolate f (read full article)
Firstly, I'd like to apologise for the lack of food around here. It's not like I've stopped cooking or eating, but rather I just haven't had the time or the inclination to collect my thoughts and pen down a recipe. And secondly I just wanted to thank (read full article)
Easy Vanilla Meringues - enjoy them any way you like !Easy to make, fat free (but please note - not calorie free !) these meringues are simple yet delicious. Serve them with fresh or tinned fruit, cream, ice cream or 'Homemade Raspberry Sauce' – or (read full article)