Mexican Chocolate Donuts
I have a secret to share with you that will make you the star of the family: Baked Mexican Chocolate Donuts. Um, hello? Who wouldn’t have a smile on their face when they wake up to the smell of chocolate wafting through the house and then walk into the kitchen to see these chocolate donuts waiting for them? These have been on my bucket list to try for quite awhile, and I was inspired when Kristin at Dine and Dish made chocolate donuts, and they looked sooo good.
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Coconut Macaroons
My love affair with coconut began in college. I’d always enjoyed coconut prior to that, but during a study abroad class in Greece I fell head over heels for these coconut sticks you could buy from street vendors. I’m embarrassed to admit how many I ate during my stay, but how often was I ever going to be in Greece? They were likely little more than shredded coconut, sugar and perhaps condensed milk, but I still think of them fondly. No other coconut recipe has been able to top that memory…until now. These coconut macaroons are – hands down – the BEST I have ever tasted. I know, I know, big claim to make, but I think you’ll agree with me once you try them.
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Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Blueberry muffins need little introduction. What’s not to love? They’re a crowd favorite at nearly any gathering. But what happens when you combine a regular blueberry muffin with a lemon poppy seed variety? Whoa…crazy things are happening now! These Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are the absolute best of both worlds. You have juicy berries, tender cake and sweet crumb topping in harmony with the bright, zesty lemon flavor and poppy seed crunch. I say this is near muffin perfection.
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Blueberry Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping
What could be better that starting your day with a warm blueberry coffee cake right out of the oven? In my eyes, not a whole lot. Give me some hot coffee, the newspaper and a warm breakfast and I’m in heaven. This Blueberry Coffee Cake is the perfect addition to a Sunday brunch or makes a great mid week pick-me-up. Add some scrambled eggs, and you have a rock star breakfast.
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Chocolate Muffins with Dried Cherries
I love surprising my kids with something special for breakfast in the middle of the week. These Chocolate Muffins with Dried Cherries are a sinfully delicious way to kickstart any day, but they make Wednesdays that much more bearable. I mean, really, who WOULDN’T be excited to wake up to the aroma of chocolate wafting through the house?
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Cranberry Pudding with Vanilla Butter Sauce
Here we go with tradition again. It’s cranberry pudding for dessert with my family on Christmas Day. Each year as I make it, the smell of the batter brings back lots of great family memories. We used to steam it for two hours and then hope it came out of the pan in one piece! Ugh, the stress of cooking on the holidays. This year I decided to make them in a muffin pan. Quick to bake, easy individual servings, and they freeze fabulously – stress alleviated! The pudding is made with cranberries, rich molasses and has a hint of cloves, allspice and ginger. Perfect flavors for the holiday season.
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