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Winter Wonderland Birch Tree Chocolate Cake
I had plans to make some sort of pecan cheesecake this year, because of the huge bag of pecans I scored at Costco, but once I saw the picture of this cake, I knew I had to make it happen. This is one of the desserts I took along to Christmas Eve dinner this year…
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Cinnamon roll cheesecake
Everyone loves that cinnamon bun smell, and I think this is what I was after when I made this cheesecake. Typically, my go-to dessert for a Christmas-time feast is a cheesecake; it’s indulgent and rich so you feel like you’re celebrating with every slice. When I’m taking a dessert to a holiday party I aim…
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Christmas tree shortbread cookies
I realized recently when I was scrolling back in time on my blog that there are so many desserts I’ve made but not posted here, so my goal over the holidays is to publish some of my more recent creations. Which leads me to these Christmas tree shortbread cookies…I have to admit shortbread isn’t my…
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Christmas cookie swap: cinnamon roll cookies, gingerbread butterscotch, Danish salted butter cookies
Every year, my good friend Jenn invites a group of like-minded professional women to her lovely home for my favourite event of the year: her cookie swap. The invite list comprises a curated group of her friends; some of us are more into baking than others, others more into cooking, one of us is an expert…
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Madeleines au miel
When it comes to madeleines, I’m extremely judgmental. This could be because I learned to make madeleines at a French pastry-making class and they’re best served, in my humble opinion, fresh out of the oven. They’re delicious the next day, perhaps, soaked in some tea or coffee. But their value drops considerably in my eyes…
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Perfect Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
I’d never been a huge fan of panna cotta. If I was at an Italian restaurant, I’d much rather have the tiramisu than the panna cotta. Or the bombe oozing with Nutella. I used to always think panna cotta was too boring, too safe. I was so very wrong. And this, this recipe is a…
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Pioneer Woman’s Lemon Bars
The craving hit me like a ton of bricks. I needed lemon bars with a buttery shortbread crust and I needed them immediately. These are one of those things that bakeries don’t always get right. Either they have been sitting out too long, or they are divine and I finish every last crumb and I…
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Salted Caramel Eggnog Fudge Brownies
Full disclaimer, I’ve been sick for about two months with various ailments and I’ve been less ambitious with my baking this year, which means I’m relying on a lot of tried-and-true goodies. These bars, which I made for a couple of potlucks last year, had a fantastic yield and were a big hit. So, I decided not to…
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Holiday pavlova wreath
If you’re like me, you’ve already made your list for your Christmas baking. You may even have started to put some in the freezer for later this year. And if you’re really like me, you can’t help but keep your eyes peeled for new recipes that might strike your fancy. If you’ve already made your…
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Rice Krispie pumpkin treats
I made these for Halloween last year, my attempt to get into the holiday spirit. My youngest son, who will be 4 soon, just loves Halloween. He also has a major sweet tooth so when he figured out we go door to door to collect the sweet stuff, he was thrilled. He pretty much asks…
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