Now that I have a 2-year-old toddler, I’m doing my best to keep her sugar intake limited as long as possible – after all, she has her entire life to eat sugar! However, celebrations and special occasions call for treats so I made these zucchini bread muffins with cream cheese frosting for her 2nd birthday […]
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These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are the epitome of holiday indulgence. Buttery, nutty, with smooth preserves and chewy texture, they have it all. Let me start off by saying that I do not bake cookies – I’m just not a cookie person, not to mention the caloric havoc they wreak. So when undertaking this task, for the […]
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These are an Internet sensation, so it’s not like I made this creative recipe myself…at all. I did test out using green apples vs. red apples, and of course, red apples are more impressive visually. Please, I beg you, do not use Red Delicious. You can use anything but. Try Roma, Gala, Braeburn, really anything […]
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This is a wonderfully-balanced, flavorful, yet delicate savory tart. If you know me, you know I am obsessed with tomatoes…that’s an understatement. I finally purchased myself a tart pan – now my baking arsenal is complete – and decided to break it in with this tart. The recipe inspiration came from this recipe. Yes, it’s […]
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The easiest, tastiest banana bread with luscious chocolate Nutella swirls
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If you’re wondering why I’m making crêpes instead of blinis, as my Russian self should, I’m not. These are exactly the same, minus the butter part, which is usually prevalent with blinis. Anyway… These Vanilla Crêpes with Warm Berry Compote are great as: Breakfast, especially if you’re trying to impress your family with something special over […]
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A Savory Planet 