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Lemon Curd Tart (Tarte au Citron)

Lemon lovers rejoice! A lemon curd tart is a rich sweet and tangy curd nestled inside a flaky buttery crust. Topped with fresh whipped cream, this dessert is absolute perfection!

Lemon lovers rejoice! A lemon curd tart is a rich sweet and tangy curd nestled inside a flaky buttery crust. Topped with fresh whipped cream, this dessert is absolute perfection! What is a Lemon Curd Tart? A lemon curd tart, also known as tarte au citron, is a classic French dessert. In the 19th century, this dessert was served to the King of France as a symbol of wealth and goodness. Today,…

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Rich Dark Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

Rich Dark Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

Rich dark chocolate banana cream pie is where flavor and texture meet to form a perfect decadent relationship. This is dessert is delicious — and super easy to make! Is there anything better than two amazing ingredients combing into one dessert? It’s like the superhero of desserts. Dramatic? Maybe. It’s just chocolate banana cream pie is so delicious I got super excited trying to describe…

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Sunday Morning Cookie (Milk Bar Style)

If cozy Sunday mornings conjure up thoughts of espresso, cinnamon, toasted sugar, and chocolate chips then the Sunday Morning Cookie is you!

If cozy Sunday mornings conjure up thoughts of espresso, cinnamon, toasted sugar, and chocolate chips then the Sunday Morning Cookie is you! Cozy Sunday mornings are a thing of magic. Whether it’s breakfast in bed, French toast in PJ’s, or brunch with family and friends, I think we can all agree Sunday mornings are magic. It’s the smell of French toast, cinnamon, coffee, and sometimes chocolate…

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Strawberry, Dried Apricots and Pistachios Salad (Spring Mix Salad Recipe)

Strawberry, Dried Apricots and Pistachios Salad (Spring Mix Salad Recipe). Sweet strawberries, smooth dried apricots, warm earthy notes of pistachio all followed by a refreshing pop of mint .

Sweet strawberries, smooth dried apricots, warm earthy notes of pistachio all followed by a refreshing pop of mint . So dramatic, but also the perfect description of this spring mix salad recipe. It’s truly amazing! WOW — sums up this salad in one word. This salad takes less than ten minutes to make and once it’s done, your taste buds will be having a celebration. I can write lots of words to…

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Mexican Chocolate Tart Topped with Pecans

A rich dark Mexican chili chocolate tart made with a gluten free crust and topped with cinnamon pecan crunch. Super easy to make and super delicious.

A rich dark chili Mexican chocolate tart made with a gluten free almond crust and topped with cinnamon pecan crunch. One bit of this spicy smooth chocolate and you will be reaching for another one! Something about the smoothness of ganache and the heat of Mexican chocolate that is the perfect marriage of texture and flavor. If you have not had Mexican chocolate your are in for a surprise. The…

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Vegan Poke Bowl Topped with Dynamite Sauce

A large vegan poke bowl filled with crispy tofu, loads of veggies, rice and topped with a sweet dynamite sauce! One bite and this will be your nutritious go to on a busy day!

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. A large vegan poke bowl filled with crispy tofu, loads of veggies, rice and topped with a sweet dynamite sauce! One bite and this will be your flavorful nutritious go to in a bowl! What is a Vegan Poke Bowl Poke bowl’s seem to be all the rage the last few years. After I had my first poke bowl I knew why they were so…

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Cadbury Mini Egg Chocolate Cake

Cadbury Mini Eggs - the greatest candy on earth -- meet the best chocolate cake on earth and you have the greatest dessert ever made. I promise!

Cadbury Mini Eggs – the greatest candy on earth — meet the best chocolate cake on earth and you have the greatest dessert ever made. I promise! Cadbury Mini Eggs If you have never had Cadbury Mini Eggs you need to stop reading this and head directly to the store. They are really THAT good. I can tell you about the first time I had Cadbury Mini Eggs, about my addiction and how I dragged three…

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Dulce de Leche Coffee Cake

Butter, sour cream, brown sugar and dulce de leche come together to create a rich and delicious coffee cake.

Butter, sour cream, brown sugar and dulce de leche come together to create a rich and decadent coffee cake. I always hope that it will last a few days. But it never does. It is that good. I have this thing about cake. I also have this thing about coffee. Not to mention I have this really big thing about dulce de leche. So, I thought let me put them all together and make a dulce de leche coffee…

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Pear, Grape and Blue Cheese Focaccia Bread

Pear, grape and blue cheese focaccia bread can be eaten as an appetizer, as a side or topped with arugula as a light meal. All ways taste great!

Focaccia bread can be eaten as an appetizer, as a side or topped with arugula as a light meal. Either, way it tastes great! What is Focaccia Bread? Focaccia is an Italian flat bread that varies from region to region, but common trademarks include a thin crisp top, tender crumb inside that is filled with large holes (this is a really good thing in bread making) and baked in a rectangular…

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How to Make Dulce de Leche

How to Make Dulce de Leche

Note: This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Dulce de LecheMy translation, caramelized heavenly milk Actual translation, candy made from milkUniversal translation, damn that’s good! What is Dulce de Leche? For those of you who are new to dulce de leche, it is probably easiest to think of it as sweetened caramelized milk. It is made by…

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Chocolate Banana Cream Pie

Chocolate + Banana's = HEAVEN! What's better, chocolate banana cream pie is super easy to make from scratch!

Note: This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Chocolate + Banana’s = HEAVEN! What’s better, chocolate banana cream pie is super easy to make from scratch! Did you know banana cream pie is so good it even has it’s own day? Yep, that’s right, banana cream pie day is March 2nd. While you can raise your fork to celebrate this dessert on March…

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COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY

COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY I am so excited to have finished baking the first season of The Great British Baking show that I am giving away Mary Berry's cookbook to celebrate! That's right, a cookbook so you can enjoy baking as much as I do!

I am so excited to have finished baking the first season of The Great British Baking show that I am giving away Mary Berry’s cookbook to celebrate! That’s right, a cookbook so you can enjoy baking as much as I do! Here is what you need to do to be entered…. Subscribe to my blog. I will only ever send you one email a week. (Pinky swear!)Follow me on Instagram and tag a friend. Here is what you…

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Just look at how cute these double chocolate chip cookies are! I mean who does not love pink in their cookies? Doesn't that make you smile?

Just look at how cute these double chocolate chip cookies are! I mean who does not love pink in their cookies? Doesn’t that make you smile? These cookies so perfect for the chocolate lover in your life! What is better, they take less than 35 minutes from start to finish! As I write this Valentines day is right around the corner and I used Valentines M&M’s. But these can be made with any color…

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Mini Red Velvet Cakes (Petit Fours)

Two mini red velvet cakes sandwiched between sweet cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.

Note: This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. Two mini red velvet cakes sandwiched between sweet cream cheese frosting and filled with fresh strawberry jam It’s the perfect cake for any occasion. Red velvet is the perfect choice for Valentines day, Christmas or any occasion. In my opinion, red velvet is always the perfect choice! If you’re…

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Winter Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl (Vegan)

The winter root veggies in this bowl are caramelized and then mixed with kale, quinoa, cannelloni beans, pistachios and dried apricots. It is the perfect vegan buddha bowl to nourish your soul and body.

Note: This post may contain affiliate sales links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. The winter root veggies in this bowl are caramelized and then mixed with kale, quinoa, cannelloni beans, pistachios and dried apricots. It is the perfect vegan buddha bowl to nourish your soul and body. Winter Roasted Veggie Buddha Bowl (Vegan) Mixed Up Closed Buddha bowls are everywhere these…

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Chocolate cupcakes, doesn’t that being a smile to your face? Mine too! I topped these with an espresso buttercream. It’s a chocolate cupcake meets an espresso latte. BLISS! Follow the link below for the recipe. 🌟 https://lifeonwesterlycreek.com/chocolate-cupcakes/ #lifeonwesterlycreek #Scratchbaking #cupcake #Chocolatecupcake #GBBO #baking #cake #homemade #food #dessert #foodie #foodporn #yummy #instafood #chocolate #bakery #foodphotography #cooking #delicious #cakedecorating #baker #cupcakes #bake #cakesofinstagram #sweet #birthdaycake #foodstagram #love #cakestagram #desserts (at Denver, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKNYjsiFZf6/?igshid=rr7omov9zgub

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Espresso Buttercream

Rich chocolate cupcakes with espresso buttercream is the perfect marriage of flavors. The buttercream has just a hint of espresso, providing a perfect subtle complement.

If you like coffee and chocolate you are in for a delight! These chocolate cupcakes with espresso buttercream are most, rich and the perfect marriage of flavors. Chocolate cupcake. Doesn’t that bring a smile to your face? Cho-co-oooo-late cupcake. I just had to do it. 🙂 The nice thing about cupcakes they are made in 30 minutes from start to finish, the only kitchen special equipment required is…

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