Vanilla Orange Ginger Basil Graham Bars

As usual, it’s a mouthful. A mouthful of words and a mouthful of flavor! The story behind this delicious dessert bar is nothing other than I was invited for a little chat at a friend’s office one afternoon, and as I’ve said many times before, I simply cannot make an appearance empty handed. I really…

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Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Swirl Bars

There’s always a way to use leftovers. Always a way to create a sweet treat – or a treat of any kind. Always. Cinnamon Orange Marmalade Swirl Bars 1 cup vanilla wafers 4 Tbs. butter, melted 6 oz. cream cheese, softened 6 oz. sour cream 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup…

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Orange Vanilla Clove Cheesecake Bars

The night I pulled together the Vanilla Fig Rosemary Cheesecake Bars, I was asked to make something just as special for a work function the following Monday. Of course, I obliged. We brainstormed for a few moments – actually, I thought out loud. And then, this happened. Orange Vanilla Clove Cheesecake Bars 1 cup shortbread…

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Vanilla Fig Rosemary Cheesecake Bars

A tempting treat – full of the flavors and aromas of Christmas. Are you ready? Vanilla Fig Rosemary Cheesecake Bars Vanilla Fig Rosemary Cheesecake Bars 1 pkg. Pepperidge Farms Bordeaux cookies 8 Tbs. butter, melted 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 6 oz. mascarpone cheese, room temperature 2/3 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract…

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Vanilla Lemon Thyme Goat Cheesecake Shooters

There is simply so much to celebrate this time of year. Summer. Independence and freedom. Birthdays. LIFE! Let’s take a moment to indulge… in some vanilla lemon thyme infused mousse of sorts ~ ~ morphed into a bit of a shot of cheesecake. Yummy! Vanilla Lemon Thyme Goat Cheesecake Shooters 1 sleeve graham crackers, finely…

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Mexican Mocha Raw Cheesecake

Every once in a while I get a hankering for something sweet in my life. Well, every day, in fact. But my idea of sweet is a far cry from what makes most sweet tooth’s salivate. I like simple. Fruit. NUTS – yes, nuts satisfy my craving for succor on any day – nut butter,…

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