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To-Die-For Maple Pecan Squares

Could there be a better dessert than one made out of pure maple syrup? I think not! Growing up in Seattle I fell madly in love with everything maple, especially Maple Bars, which are a doughnut stick covered in gooey maple icing that seem to be only a Northwest specialty (I’ve never found them on […]

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Patriotic Lemon Lime Coconut Cake

I absolutely love a good coconut cake! There are so many delicious variations, and I just had to come up with one of my own. This is another one of those “3 day cakes” that should be made 3 days in advance and kept in the fridge. It will be so moist and so delicious! […]

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Peanut Butter Jelly and Banana Sandwich Cheesecake

This cheesecake serves two purposes for me: One, it’s a cheesecake that includes the ingredients of my all-time favorite sandwich. Two, this sandwich happens to be what I named my pet ducks after; Peanut, Butter, Jelly, and Banana Sandwich. I thought about naming this recipe “Quackers Cake”…. and I will probably call it that on […]

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Frozen Iced Tea Bouquet

This one is so simple, so quick, so easy, calorie-free, and they work great for parties, get-togethers, snacks… It’s not by any means a new concept, but it is a beautiful way to present them! Ingredients: Starbucks Tazo Passion Iced Tea bags Water Fresh Mint Supplies: Small plastic cups Barbeque skewers Water pitcher or vase […]

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The Serious Peanut Butter Lover’s Pie

I created this recipe for my mom, who is an avid peanut butter eater. I don’t think I’ve ever met a person who loves the stuff as much as she does. This pie is very smooth and very rich. The addition of the Heath bar and the shortbread crust adds a particularly delightful texture to […]

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Refreshing Raspberry Pomegranate Cake

When the weather starts to heat up, all i can think about is eating fresh, cold, delicious fruit. One of my summer favorites happens to be raspberries. I created this cake for a light, sweet-tart, and refreshing alternative to the heavy cakes of winter. For best results, make this cake 3 days ahead of serving […]

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