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Strawberry Jalapeno Skillet Jam
I wanted to make a grilled cheese sandwich using fresh strawberries, a hunk of brie, and fresh basil growing like crazy in our Aero-Garden. I needed one more component to seal the meal :) As soon as I saw this recipe from Savory Simple I was hooked. Strawberry Jalapeno Skillet Jam you are my shining star.
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Oatmeal Cookies {Share the Love}
My sister happened on a treasure a couple of weeks ago. She found a recipe box filled with family favorites. I was giddy, she was giddy. We spent an hour on the phone reminiscing over each one. When we got done I had written out a half a dozen that I had to make in a hurry. These Oatmeal Cookies were first up.
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Red Hot Lover Martini
~ Red Hot Lover Martini ~ 2 ounces Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 1 splash of grenadine ice 3 ounces Sprite or 7-Up cinnamon stick swizzle 1 Tbl. sugar with 1 shake candy decorator hearts, optional
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Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}
There’s one splurge I can not resist during the holidays and that is bread pudding. I’ve shared a couple savory versions of this simplistic dish, however the sweet buttery rendition is MY all-time favorite. Here is my Maple Pecan Bread Pudding {with Bourbon Sauce}.
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English Toffee {Share the Love}
I love, love, love English Toffee. I printed this recipe from Ghirardelli years ago and just now got up the courage to try my hand at ‘confection’ making. According to the red line on my new candy thermometer, I’ll be in the confection stage. I can do this!
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Nutella Truffles
Nutella Truffles. I didn’t have to think twice when I read this for the first time. Point me towards the Nutella isle. Nutella. A phenomenon of sorts with mass appeal. Moms love it because it makes breakfast more fun for their kidlets. Dads love it straight from a spoon. Bloggers love to celebrate National World Nutella Day and throw no caution to the wind as they exploit this ingredient. Have you seen 3-ingredient Nutella brownies, mug cakes, pancakes? It’s crazy! In a good way. Here are 8 Things You May Not Know About Nutella. I’m all in. Throw Nutella my way and I think we can all get happy!!
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Santa Kisses Cookies
I have a well known weakness for Peppermint Bark. Completely…I do. It’s pure magic to me. I’ve stalked many a Williams-Sonoma store on free sample days. I’m the one trying to look uninterested as I saunter by the counter….multiple times. Hmm, what’s this? Peppermint Bark. Okay, if you insist. Don’t mind if I do. This one is for my daughter. Okay I’m leaving now. When Hershey’s came out with their Candy Cane Kisses they brought the essence of peppermint bark to our grocery store shelves. I embraced that. Santa Kisses Cookies in the spirit of Peppermint Bark magic.
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Apple Brickle Dip
Apple Brickle Dip should not be reserved for the Autumn season alone. Oh no, this bowl of yum is a great dip any time of year.
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Blueberry Basil Lemonade {and the Lemonade Stand}
Blueberry Basil Lemonade. One summer when we were small we begged and begged our mom to let us have a lemonade stand. Please mom. We promise we’ll do all the work. As I recall I was about 5 and my sister Sarah 8. We had big plans but were lacking in ‘how to start a business’ experience and the start up capital required, not to mention knowing how to make lemonade. Mom somehow was able to distract us time after time, until we eventually stopped asking.
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Praline Banana Nut Muffins {Share the Love}
I delivered Praline Banana Nut Muffins to my office yesterday morning. It’s how I {Share the Love} with 35 of my favorite people. Here’s how they show me the love. To quote a co-worker “I felt like I was eating a muffin from some gourmet bakery when I had yours. It was AMAZING!!! Totally worth the sweet cheat. Thank you for sharing!!!” Now that motivates me and makes me smile.
