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Fat Tuesday! Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe – Stand Mixer-Free

February 21, 2012

In honor of Mardi Gras, this king cake recipe will help you celebrate, bayou-style. Soft and sweet, this bready treat is covered with a sweet glaze and colored sugar. While many king cake recipes require a stand mixer, this one doesn’t.

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Hippy Crack Muffins

January 27, 2012

This raspberry flax and almond flour muffins recipe is perfect for breakfast, hot out of the toaster oven, smeared with butter and honey. I’ve been known to eat three at a time, then moan in delight.

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Emily Dickinson’s Black Cake Recipe

December 15, 2011

The recipe is as close as I can possibly get to Emily Dickinson’s black cake. I make only one concession to modern taste and availability of ingredients.

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Baked Quinoa Pudding with Raisins

October 19, 2011

This baked quinoa pudding will satisfy your cravings for something warm and comforting without treading into refined sugar and white flour territory.

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It's A Cannelé Day

September 26, 2011

French cannelés, or canelés if they’re made in Bordeaux, are the perfect combination of smokey and sweet, cakey and custardy.

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Quick and Easy Devonshire Cream Recipe

August 15, 2011

Is there such a thing as a quick and easy Devonshire cream recipe? This summer I’ve written a ton of posts on making Devonshire cream – also known as clotted cream – and while all have been super easy, none have been quick. What can I say? It’s a slow process, and good things come [...]

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Make Clotted Cream (Slow Cooker Method)

August 10, 2011

Learning how to make clotted cream in a slow cooker is easy and yields a lovely, luxurious cream to spread on English muffins with a little jam.

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Hippyfied Banana Bread

August 5, 2011

This dreamy bread has a perfectly fluffy crumb, thanks to a little spelt flour. A sugar-free banana bread recipe never tasted so tender and authentic.

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Recipe for Clotted Cream (Double Boiler Method)

August 1, 2011

Learning how to make clotted cream in a double boiler is easy and yields a lovely, luxurious cream to spread on English muffins with a little jam.

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Clotted Cream Recipe (Stovetop Method)

July 29, 2011

Learning how to make clotted cream on the stove top is easy and yields a lovely, luxurious cream to spread on English muffins with a little jam.

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Easy Banana Bread Recipe

July 27, 2011

This easy banana bread recipe is quick, moist and simple to make. Tender with a touch of almond flavoring, this bread will take you back to childhood.

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Club Med's White Chocolate Brioche Recipe

July 22, 2011

This white chocolate brioche recipe is the very same one that Club Med guests have been raving about for years. Make this crispy-sweet treat at home!

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How to Make Clotted Cream (Oven Method)

July 18, 2011

Learning how to make clotted cream using the oven method is incredibly simple and yields a lovely, luxurious cream to spread on English muffins with a little jam.

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He Cooks for Her: Bavarian Torte Recipe

July 11, 2011

This Bavarian torte recipe has a thick, creamy filling to elevate the tart sweetness of nectarines. Super easy to make, it’s the perfect summer dessert.

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Baking Bread in the Digital Era with Michael Ruhlman

June 29, 2011

Michael Ruhlan’s mobile app, Bread Baking Basics, provides users with a primer on home bread baking for only $1.99.

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Seize the Day: Croissant Bread Pudding

June 27, 2011

This croissant bread pudding recipe is so perfect and rich that you’ll never want to use regular bread again. Flavored with brown sugar and sweet rum.

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Penuche Recipe with Walnuts or Pecans

June 17, 2011

Perfect penuche fudge recipe is a lovely sweet treat, straight out of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This sweet, creamy candy will leave you breathless.

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Sweet Mascarpone Cream Recipe

May 25, 2011

This sweet mascarpone cream recipe is a perfect blend of light fluff and rich creaminess. An incredible pastry filling, cake icing, or tart cream.

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Baillardran Cannelé Recipe (Canelé de Bordeaux)

May 12, 2011

This cannelé recipe is distributed by Baillardran – here you’ll find the English translation of their French canelé de bordeaux recipe.

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The Ultimate Depression Cure: Chocolate Bread Pudding

May 9, 2011

This chocolate bread pudding recipe is rich and comforting, complete with a silky chocolate ganache that will slay dragons if you ask it to.

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Baillardran Canelés – Paris, France

May 2, 2011

Baillardran Cannelés sells what they consider authentic Bordeaux canelés throughout France, including Paris. Stop in for a taste of Bordeaux.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

March 21, 2011

This dark chocolate peanut butter ganache recipe has such a smooth, velvety texture that you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful, right out of the pot.

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Tender Baked Meringue Drops

February 24, 2011

This easy, tender baked meringue drop recipe is perfect for when you want something sweet and light. These are a great snack to whip up, literally.

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Squares

February 21, 2011

This no-bake chocolate peanut butter squares recipe is a fast and simple dish, perfectly peanut buttery with a layer of rich chocolate. Perfect for hot days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

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Chocolate Marshmallow Recipe

December 30, 2010

This chocolate marshmallow recipe puffs up soft and high, for a mountain of chocolaty marshmallow goodness.

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Ninjabread Men

December 17, 2010

These Ninjabread Men cookie cutter are the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. Here they are in action.

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Gluten Free Gingerbread Men Recipe

December 16, 2010

This gluten free gingerbread men recipe is perfect for decorating for the holidays. A secret ingredients makes them extra special!

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Gluten Free Linzer Cookies

December 15, 2010

These little linzer cookies are delicate and sweet, and their star-shape makes them irresistible.

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Gluten Free Butternut Squash Pie Recipe

November 15, 2010

This gluten free butternut squash pie recipe has a touch of spice. With a tender crust, this dessert is a Thanksgiving keeper.

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Lemon Verbena Macaron Recipe

October 21, 2010

This lemon verbena macaron recipe is a perfect way to capture springtime flavor in a cookie.

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Gluten Free Orange Almond Bread Pudding

August 11, 2010

This orange almond bread pudding recipe is one of the tastiest gluten free desserts I’ve ever had. We can thank David Lebovitz, pastry god, for the original recipe.

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Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting Recipe

August 9, 2010

Are you looking for the ultimate swiss meringue buttercream frosting recipe? Holy advanced pastry program Batman, have I got one for you.

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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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Zesty Summer Pizza Rolls

July 1, 2010

These gluten free pizza rolls are perfect for a healthy on-the-go lunch or dinner.

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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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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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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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Prosciutto, Havarti and Tomato Gluten Free Panini Sandwich Recipe

January 4, 2010

As someone who has to avoid gluten, panini sandwich recipes are something I’d tried to forget about. It was depressing to think about these lovely little sandwiches when I knew I couldn’t eat them! This happens a lot when people have to change their diet – it’s really easy to fall into a trap of [...]

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Zoë & Jeff's Gluten Free Brioche Recipe

December 31, 2009

If you’re looking for a delectable gluten free brioche recipe, look no further than this fabulous bread by Zoë Francois and Jeff Hertzberg. With this recipe you can make a slice-able loaf or a handful of classic brioches.

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Food Blogger Spotlight: Zoë Francois and Jeff Hertzberg on Gluten Free Breads Recipes

December 22, 2009

This week we chat with Zoë Francois and Jeff Hertzberg, authors of the new baking book, Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day, which just so happens to have an entire section on baking gluten free bread!

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Almond Flour Muffins on Luna's Kitchen Magic Radio Show!

December 21, 2009

I’m on the radio with the lovely Luna Raven! Come follow us as we make blueberry peach almond flour muffins and talk about how to make your own vanilla extract.

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Holiday Baking Recipes from Wasabimon and Friends

December 16, 2009

These holiday baking recipes are the best of the best – cakes, cookies, candies, you name it!

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