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Sticky Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bars

Sticky Coconut Caramel Chocolate Bars

These sticky coconut caramel chocolate bars are a toffee-like indulgence. They are easy to bake and can last for about a week! They make great snacks for sharing and are a little messy but easy to transport. Since they come out as a batch they 

Mini Apple Cobblers

Mini Apple Cobblers

These mini apple cobblers use a spiced cider filling and granola topping for a beautiful symphony of fall flavors and textures. The unique nuttiness of the granola and the fall cider aromas are the perfect indulgence for cooler nights. Of course they are great in 

Apple Cider French Toast

Apple Cider French Toast

On it’s own French toast or pain perdu as it is called in France, is a classic worth celebrating. There have been many iterations by chefs all over the world. We like to celebrate the fall with apple cider french toast and the apples and 

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Coconut Milk

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with coconut milk conjure up aromas of fall meals. They have a homey, sweet, down to earth flavor. They are very complex, with sensations of anise, caramel, and best of all marshmallow. They are so naturally sweet they can almost be eaten 

Pineapple Almond Muffins

Pineapple Almond Muffins

These pineapple almond muffins are so light and delicate with the perfect amount of sweetness. They can be enjoyed for breakfast but have just enough sugar to go for a nice after dinner treat as well. In either case they won’t last long! The tartness 

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana Pecan Waffles

Banana pecan waffles are a perfect subtle treat fresh from the iron. They are really easy to make and with about 20 minutes and a little effort you can have warm crunchy-sweet-soft breakfast pastries in no time! Restaurants often include waffles on their menus because 

Chocolate Nutella Fudge Brownies

Chocolate Nutella Fudge Brownies

There are few things as indulgent as fudge brownies but these chocolate Nutella fudge brownies take decadence to another level. These are not for simple snacking as they are sooooo rich! These are honestly best enjoyed in smaller pieces, assuming you can control yourself! They 

The Flakiest Pie Dough

The Flakiest Pie Dough

To achieve the flakiest pie dough isn’t difficult, it simply requires some self control. One of the most common mistakes in baking is overworking things with flour. Some recipes using flour need to be overworked, such as when developing gluten for making crunchy loaves of