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These cupcakes have been in my family since sometime in 2003

Well, not these exact cupcakes. Of course, I've made some changes to them to skinny them up enough for my liking these days. I think the first time that we ever made these was the summer when I was going to be graduating college. I had come home from school during some break and my grandmother was visiting (just as she is now.) My mom had come across this recipe somehow in a Better Crocker Cookbook and we decided to whip them up for whatever reason. I mean... do you really need a reason to make cupcakes? Anyway, we made the cupcakes and they were nothing short of amazing. I think that I ate my weight in them. Which at the time was...

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2019-11-01

Ok guys. My last Peach Cobbler recipe of the season. (Last but not least). Cast Iron Peach Cobbler is wonderful. Instead of using cinnamon, this delightful cobbler uses almond extract and roasted, salted pecans for flavor and texture. The outcome was terrific. It was certainly one of those desserts I could have drooled over for quite some time. This recipe uses nine ingredients–so it’s not overly difficult. If your mom or Grandma gave you a cast iron skillet in the past, here’s the time to yank it out! I personally love cooking with cast iron. It takes a bit of care, but once you learn how to cook with it, the skillets are wonderful. (I use enameled cast iron daily)....

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These Momofuku Milk Bar Pie Bars are buttery and sweet and crunchy and chewy and well, outstanding

Famous as a pie, I decided to make them as bars and they were a huge hit! Have you heard about the Crack Pie from Christina Tosi’s bakery, the Momofuku Milk Bar in New York, City? I sure have…I’ve heard it mentioned over and over so many times that of course it’s the first thing I had to make when a friend gifted me with a copy of the Momofuku Milk Bar Cookbook. But I’ll be honest; I really struggled with calling something named after an addictive substance like crack with such a destructive nature. So even though I had already published this post, I revised it on Saturday the 5th of October because I was tickled when I heard...

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Best Ever Dutch Apple Pie

Dutch Apple Pie is the best version of apple pie! Instead of a top crust, you enjoy a sweet crumble topping over a mound of delicious apples. Everyone will agree that this is the best apple pie they’ve ever had. Use your own homemade pie crust or save some time and use a pre-made store bought crust. Either way, this pie will knock your socks off! Add this recipe to your holiday baking menu along with my Best Ever Pecan Pie Bars or some Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake. Dutch Apple Pie Hi! This is Krissy from Self Proclaimed Foodie here to share one of my favorite fall baking recipes. Everyone loves to bake this time of year. You just can’t beat...

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A wonderful dessert for both lemon and blueberry lovers, a tart citrus flavor with just enough sweetness with a buttery taste in every bite.  Keep it for your major gatherings or parties

I have been making the cake for years, and it is always a huge hit, it has just the pleasing balance of tartness and sweetness. With a few basic ingredients you will have the best dreamy lemon blueberry cake! Lemon Blueberry Cake Lemons and blueberrries are totally a match made in food heaven! To put it simply, this delectable from scratch cake is my absolute favorite lemon cake, and most probably will be yours too! Serve the cake with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if you wish.The versatility of this cake is incredible, you can simply omit the blueberries and add raisins, cranberries or simply leave it plain lemony. It is still satisfying on its own! - You can...

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