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zoomed in shot of a Rum Cake surrounded with raspberries on top of a cloth napkin, shot from the front

Rum Cake

cake· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites

Rum Cake – A delicious bundt cake made from scratch and then soaked with a butter-rum syrup. Not for the faint of heart! It’s cake time! I don’t make cakes often, because, frankly, I’m not a huge fan of cake. It can be dry and blah and I dislike more cakes than I like them. But there have been two…
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a plate with an Almond Croissant on it with a baking sheet of more croissants on it with almonds sprinkled around the table, shot from a side angle

Almond Croissants

breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries

Almond Croissants – Store-bought butter croissants are transformed into rich, flavorful almond croissants with the addition of almond syrup and almond cream.  Happy Monday, everyone! Man, this weekend went by fast. But they always do, right? Well, if you’re struggling this morning like I am, I have the perfect treat to get you moving and grooving. A little while ago, I…
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a bowl of Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with a spoon it on a cloth napkin with feta cheese and a flour tortilla next to it, shot from a side angle

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

soup

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup – This soup is a Greek twist on your classic chicken noodle soup, made with shredded chicken, Israeli couscous, feta cheese, and a hint of lemon. It’s the perfect way to warm up or ease a cold this winter How was your Valentine’s Day?! Are you still in a chocolate coma like I am? I kind…
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a spoon scooping the center of a Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffle that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles

cake· dessert· Valentine's Day

Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles – Rich chocolate souffles are filled with a creamy peanut butter center to make for an incredible chocolate dessert fit for any occasion. Alrighty, guys. It’s the second recipe of February and we’re going all in for Valentine’s Day. Last week, I shared these adorable raspberry macaron hearts and you guys loved how perfect they were for…
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Raspberry Macaron Hearts sprinkled with powdered sugar on a baking sheet, shot from overhead

Raspberry Macaron Hearts

Cookies· Valentine's Day

Raspberry Macaron Hearts – Classic french raspberry macarons are given a Valentine’s Day makeover by shaping them into lovely hearts. Perfect to share with the one you love! Welcome to February, guys! The month of chocolate and, more importantly, my birthday! This year is a special birthday – my 30th – so get excited for an especially yummy treat to…
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Chocolate Berry Cup with mixed berries and drizzled chocolate on top with mixed berries spread around on the table and a plate of berry cups in the background, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Berry Cups

candy· dessert· Valentine's Day

Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cups are filled with fresh berries and topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate. A healthier way to get your chocolate fix any time of the year! Okay I just can’t take it anymore…I gotta post a chocolate recipe. I just gotta! I don’t care if Valentine’s Day is weeks away. Just bookmark…
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