After some not very extensive research, I believe I have come to discover why the delicious, decadent, rich, and fantastic shortbread, chocolate, caramel, sometimes coconut, sometimes pretzels, sometimes nuts dessert bars are called “million dollar bars:” Chocolate million dollar bars. Full of rich chocolate, chopped nuts (optional), coconut flakes and crushed pretzels, our million dollar bars really do…
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.” -William Shakespeare I adore the scent, the aroma, the feel, and the flavor of rose – oh, and the sheer beauty the bloom offers in any and every way. “The gentle rose offers a powerful joy known only to the heart.”…
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I’m still rather obsessed with Righteously Raw chocolate. Righteous Cacao. – EVERYTHING Audrey creates. She is truly incredible. So, remember those waxy Andes Mints we used to received with the check following dinner at many different types of restaurants?I do – YUCK.I’m NOT a fan of artificial mint flavor. In fact, I detest it.Fresh mint…
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Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brittle Brownies 2 1/2 cups white sugar2/3 cups bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 1/2 cup all purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup butter, melted4 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup smooth peanut butter Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Set…
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There are certain days when you simply don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen baking, but you still desire a “half baked” treat.This Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake offers you all the goodies, with only baking a delicious shortbread crust.It’s easy, efficient, and excellent. Meyer Lemon White Chocolate Vanilla Cheesecake Meyer Lemon White…
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“Do you think you could do like a dark chocolate orange cake sometime?“I don’t THINK, I KNOW I can!!! 😃What a silly question – I can truly do just about anything when it comes to baking! And, what a fantastic idea! DARK Chocolate ORANGE Cake. Yum,But, of course, with my standards, I had to up…
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This is another one that has been on my mind for quite some time.I needed an excuse to bake it, though. Actually, did I really need an excuse? Probably not.It’s always a great day for baking! The excuse I used was that a friend was coming over and I typically hand her a bundle of…
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Of course the BIG, end of the year holiday are done and gone. But, we didn’t really get to celebrate to the full extent this year with all the Christmas baking, new years charcuterie and such, and just the traditional rolling buffet of treats – Don’t misunderstand me, I’m no fan of a buffet type…
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While figs may seem a bit “seedy” for some, the earthy and sweet flavor, combined with that of a cinnamon honey butter crust, cinnamon almond butter and cream filling, AND then topped with raspberry preserves provides the depth and complexity of flavor you may have never imagined in a simple “no bake” cheesecake pie you…
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What can I say?They are “like” Million Dollar Bars – but SO much better.Forget the caramel.Forget the sickly too sweet aftertaste.Let’s introduce some subtle salty cocoa coconut crackers for the cookie crust, coconut almond butter, dark cherry preserves, and a topping of cocoa coconut and cinnamon – all toasted to perfection. You’ll be in heaven….
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