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Desserts

Strawberry Pecan Pastries with Cardamom

August 2, 2010

These gluten free strawberry pecan pastries are touched with a kiss of cardamom for a rich, gently spiced treat.

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How to Make Whipped Cream

June 28, 2010

If you’ve never made whipped cream from scratch, here are some simple steps to creating the most amazing whipped cream you’ve ever had.

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How to Make Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

June 25, 2010

Ever wanted to know how to make pastry cream? This pastry cream recipe is very simple and will yield a mountain of dreamy crème pâtissière.

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Gluten Free Brioche Cinnamon Buns

June 22, 2010

Using a simple gluten free brioche recipe, you can make some of the most delectable cinnamon rolls you’ve ever had, gluten-free or otherwise.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Things

June 8, 2010

These breakfast buns were inspired by Arizmendi Bakery’s “Chocolate Things,” large brioche rolls filled with chocolate. You’ll never in a million years guess they’re gluten free!

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It’s Five O’clock Somewhere: The Perfect Chocolate Martini

March 12, 2010

Looking for the perfect chocolate martini recipe? This tried and true cocktail recipe needs to be made NOW, because it’s five o’clock somewhere.

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Macaronage – a Macaron Tumblr Blog

March 9, 2010

This cute little macaron blog has all sorts of things – photos, recipes and macaron flops.

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World’s Best German Chocolate Cake

March 8, 2010

Looking to bake the world’s best German chocolate cake recipe? Add this to your baking repertoire – you’ll be rolling in love from whomever eats it.

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Ecce Capra 2: The Happy Goat Interview

February 8, 2010

Learn a little more about goat milk caramels from the man himself, Michael Winnike.

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Ecce Capra: Behold, the Goat Milk Caramels

February 4, 2010

Happy Goat creator Michael Winnike brings us a new line of delectable, capricious caramels that you’ll fall in love with. I’m even giving some away to prove it.

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Macaron Week: Marzipan Macaron Recipe

January 15, 2010

This marzipan macaron recipe is compliments of Helene Dujardin from MyTartelette.com. If you love almonds, you’ll enjoy these tender little cookies with their silky buttercream icing.

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I Heart Macarons, by Hisako Ogita

January 14, 2010

A book review of I <3 Macarons, by Japanese pastry chef Hisako Ogita. Leave a comment or tweet the post to win a free copy of the book!

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Macaron Week: Rosewater and Vanilla Macaron Recipe

January 13, 2010

These rosewater and vanilla-flavored cookies are the perfect gift for someone special. Delicate and colorful, they’ll brighten up a room with ease.

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Food Blogger Spotlight: David Lebovitz on Macarons

January 12, 2010

Super pâtissier David Lebovitz talks about the little bites of magic that are French macarons.

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Welcome to Macaron Week!

January 11, 2010

This week I am dedicating all posts to my favorite little cookie: the macaron.

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A Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

November 18, 2009

A collection of gluten free Thanksgiving recipes that you’ll love: stuffing, cornbread and pumpkin pie. Also, butternut squash pie with a kick!

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Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa Recipe

November 17, 2009

This peanut butter hot cocoa recipe is one of the best hot chocolate recipes you’ll ever find. Hot, rich and creamy, this is the perfect drink for those cold winter nights by the fire.

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Ghoulishly Gluten Free Halloween Cupcakes

October 19, 2009

These colorful gluten free Halloween cupcakes are swirled with black and orange batter, so when you bite into them you get a burst of color. This is a great project for both kids and adults – and they’re exciting to eat!

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Gluten Free Champagne Cupcakes

September 29, 2009

These gluten free champagne cupcakes are perfect for special occasions. Make them pink or white – whichever you prefer – and they’ll be the talk of your party!

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Ricotta Stuffed Asian Pears with Cinnamon Recipe

September 26, 2009

I love Asian pears, and this is the perfect way to enjoy them. This recipe gives you a nice spicy autumn dessert that’s super quick and easy to prepare. We’re talking ten minutes to delicious!

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NPR.org: Freezer Jam – A Baby Step To Canning

September 23, 2009

I’m pleased to announce that my most recent article is up on NPR.org for Kitchen Window Online – Freezer Jam: A Baby Step To Canning. Do you want to know more about canning and preserving fruit? Let me show you how to make freezer jam.

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Easy Peach Freezer Jam Recipe

August 12, 2009

Last week, Charmian Christie and I decided to swap guest posts for Summer Fest. Charmian wrote a wonderful post about how to make peach ice cream, which contains a recipe for the loveliest, dreamiest peach ice cream I’ve ever had. Seriously, you have to try this stuff. My post for Christie’s Corner talks about making [...]

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Peach Elderberry Jam

August 6, 2009

If you want to know how to make peach jam, this easy variation is a great recipe to get your started. Jam recipes are an easy way to make preserves to keep fresh fruit through the winter. Peaches and elderberries go very well together!

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Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe

August 4, 2009

This homemade peach ice cream recipe is perfect for summertime when peaches are at their peak. If you have an ice cream maker, why not grab your ripest peaches and make something delicious?

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Basic Gluten Free Flour Mix Recipe

July 24, 2009

As you’ve probably noticed, I’m obsessed with baking lately. Being gluten free has actually fueled my desire, since it presents more of a challenge than conventional baking – at least in the respect that standard rules don’t always seem to apply. I’ve been reading many books on the subject, and these two are the ones I’ve found to be most helpful for your average home baker.

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Easy Gluten Free Carrot Cake Recipe

July 21, 2009

Looking for an amazing gluten free carrot cake? Then look no further. This recipe is compliments of Annalise G. Roberts, who wrote the phenomenal Gluten Free Baking Classics. So far every recipe I’ve tried from this book has been golden, and this carrot cake was no different. I agree with my husband – this is hands down the best carrot cake recipe I’ve ever had, glutenous or otherwise!

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Three Tier Fourth of July Cake (Gluten Free)

July 14, 2009

This gorgeous Fourth of July cake is delicious and easy to make. And no one will never know it’s gluten free!

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Chocolate Ganache Recipe – Super Easy!

July 8, 2009

This chocolate ganache recipe is quick and easy to make. Use it to frost pastries and cakes, or it can be whipped for icing or made into truffles.

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Agave Vanilla Whipped Cream Recipe

June 26, 2009

If you want to learn how to make whipped cream, this basic recipe will give your dessert a special flare.

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How to Make Vanilla Sugar

June 24, 2009

Making vanilla sugar is the easiest thing ever. Learn how.

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Rice Pudding and Mango Parfait Recipe

June 22, 2009

This rice pudding recipe from Monica Bhide’s Modern Spice is a wonderful summer dessert.

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Cupcakes (Gluten Free!)

June 18, 2009

Do you love chocolate dipped strawberries? Then this gluten free cupcake recipe will have you baking up a storm.

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Creative Holiday Gift Ideas: Easter Basket Jars

April 11, 2009

I ran across this on a forum I’m on, and decided to make something similar for my family this Easter: Creative Holiday Gift Ideas: EASTER BUNNY S’MORES.

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Easter Cupcakes!

April 8, 2009

I have a little thing for Easter cupcakes. Sure I can’t eat them (meh!) but I can still appreciate the artful overdose of cute, can’t I? Here are a few of the best Easter cupcakes I’ve seen so far: And then this was just cool: How can your resist Easter cupcakes??

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Bacon Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

March 13, 2009

I love fresh asparagus recipes. And when I say fresh, I mean FRESH. There’s a world of difference between asparagus that’s hours old and days old – if you compare the two size by size, the taste difference is remarkable. Freshly cut asparagus is actually sweet, whereas anything over a few hours old turns slightly [...]

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Bacon Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

March 9, 2009

The only thing that can make a garlic mashed potatoes recipe better is rosemary. Oh, and bacon (because doesn’t bacon turn everything up to eleven?). I love bacon. For health reasons I try not to eat it often, but occasionally I’ll make a recipe that requires bacon and I’ll find half a pound of the [...]

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Vegan Truffle Recipe

February 9, 2009

Maybe you’ve been watching all of these truffle posts thinking, “Crap! My girlfriend/boyfriend/farm animal du jour is vegan. These recipes do me no good.” Take heart, dear downtrodden culinarian. I’ve got your back. I made these truffles for my friend Ritu, and she loved them. I don’t know whether it was the candy itself she [...]

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Spicy Chai Truffles Recipe

February 5, 2009

As you can see, I’m continuing on my Valentine’s Day chocolate bender. And why shouldn’t I? Isn’t this the one time of year people are supposed to shower you with chocolates? In addition to Easter, Halloween, and Christmas, that is. Ah well, any excuse to pound the cacao is a good one, IMHO. Most truffle [...]

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Basic Chocolate Truffles Recipe

February 2, 2009

Want to learn how to make chocolate truffles? You’ll be surprised how easy it is.

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What Is The Difference Between Macarons and Macaroons?

January 16, 2009

I’d like to clear this up once and for all: a lot of people are confused about the difference between macarons and macaroons. No, they are not the same thing. Behold, the macaron: And now, the macaroon: See the difference? While both recipes are gluten free by default, they’re entirely different cookies. The sandwich-like French [...]

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Cinnamon Pumpkin Seed Brittle Recipe

January 14, 2009

Today, the intrepid Melanie McMinn is back with another sweet, tasty recipe – cinnamon pumpkin seed brittle. This exotic candy makes a great gift when wrapped in a nice gift bag and tied with a bow. Take it away, Melanie! Melanie McMinn’s Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle Do you feel guilty throwing away pumpkin seeds? If [...]

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Christmas Dessert – Down Under Pavlova Recipe

December 22, 2008

Today’s guest post comes from travel writer Melanie McMinn. Melanie runs FrugalKiwi, a blog dedicated to extreme travel in New Zealand for women of all sizes. Her site is awesome on all fronts… I mean how much respect do I have for a woman who jumps out of a plane and crawls on her belly [...]

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New Food Porn Tumblr Blog!

December 12, 2008

I find a lot of tantalizing food photos during my daily internet exploits, and I’ve finally decided to keep track of them. I’ve created a new Tumblr blog specifically for logging the most dizzying food porn that I come across. Check it out: MegaNom blog on Tumblr Here’s the MegaNom RSS Feed if you want [...]

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Fleur de Sel Caramels

October 30, 2008

Last year I made a pact with myself to not indulge my consumeristic tendencies by buying my loved ones a ton of stuff they don’t need, and instead opted to make my gifts. After much back and forth on what I should make, I finally decided on fleur de sel caramels. If you’ve never had [...]

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Cashew Nut Butter Dates

October 21, 2008

Have you ever had cashew nut butter dates? Or dates with any other kind of nut butter? If not, you’re missing out. It’s no secret: I like to eat. A lot. But in my case I have to eat frequently, lest I get lightheaded, start talking gibberish, and have a panic attack. When you’re concerned [...]

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Italian Hazelnut Cookies

October 16, 2008

I’m Italian and my grandma never made me Italian hazelnut cookies! No fair! A few weeks ago I was flipping through the newest issue of EatingWell and came upon an article by an author whose father grew up in the Piedmont region of Italy. Also an Italian longing for connection to my roots, I was [...]

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How to Make Homemade Vanilla Extract

October 12, 2008

For some reason, it never occurred to me to make my own homemade vanilla extract. I’m a big fan of Elise Bauer’s Simply Recipes blog. And how could I not be? Elise’s site is hands down one of the most reputable cooking blogs I’ve yet to run across. So far, every recipe I’ve made from [...]

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Herbes de Provence Roasted Potatoes and Zucchini

October 7, 2008

Here’s another wonderful autumn dish, herbes de provence roasted potatoes and zucchini. Continuing with my toaster oven love from last week, I’ve been baking, roasting, and toasting things for almost every meal. Being autumn (yes, we do experience a vernal season here in California), the farmer’s markets have been rife with all sorts of wonderful [...]

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Dark Chocolate = A Healthier Heart?

September 19, 2008

Studies show that a small amount of dark chocolate can lower your chances of developing heart disease. Hallelujah!

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Thai Black Rice Pudding with Strawberries

July 27, 2008

If I was even remotely musical, I’d write a song for thai black rice pudding with strawberries (or any other kind of fruit, really). For Christmas and New Years 2006, my husband and I flew to Thailand for a belated honeymoon. The timing had several key benefits – besides avoiding the barrage of family drama [...]

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