Redneck Toffee

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Here’s a sweet treat that’s easier than pie. Nothing fancy schmancy here folks. But tasty? Yes siree bobtail! Some may think this is fodder for rednecks. That might be, and if so, then I guess I might be a redneck. Jeff Foxworthy would be proud. Nope. I don’t discriminate. All kinds of food are welcome here. My friend, Ansley, passed along this recipe so I don’t continue reading …

Dark Chocolate Truffles with Pomegranate Liqueur

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Satisfy your chocolate craving and get hooched up at the same time! Nah. Just teasing. But what a headline that would make, huh? Just so you know, there is liqueur in these but not enough to cause any unruly drunkenness or even the slightest tipsiness. These truffles were an answer to a recipe challenge using PAMA liqueur, a pomegranate liqueur. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur is a continue reading …

Chocolate Muffins w/ Pumpkin Frosting

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Chocolate and pumpkin? Not a typical combination, I know. I’m not sure where the idea for combining the two came from. I’m positive I’ve had the combination somewhere along the way and once you’ve tried it, it seems so obvious. There’s something about the cinnamon and other spices combined with the chocolate… but then again, I would be happy with a chocolate covered stick. One continue reading …

These are for dunkin’…

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No doubt a handful of these is mighty tasty. Indeed. But today, not only did I have to order up a big helping of self control on my part, but I had to fend off the most precious (and sneaky) children in the whole wide world to save these babies for this chocolate chip cookie recipe. I’m participating in a new segment on Culinary Snapshot called continue reading …

Oh my gosh! It’s ganache!

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Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes If you like chocolate, I mean REALLY like chocolate you’ve gotta try these. After seeing Ina Garten, otherwise known as the Barefoot Contessa make these, I knew I had to try ‘em. I’m not a baker, but I’ll have to admit, these were pretty easy. And worth the effort, fer sure. Ganache sounds awfully fancy, but it’s pretty simple stuff. This one continue reading …