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Homemade Egg Noodles

Posted on February 24, 2012

Making your own egg noodles from scratch is so much easier than you may think. Fresh pasta always taste so much better than the store-bought varieties. By adding some fresh homemade noodles you can take your homemade soups from great … Continue reading →

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Coffee Lover’s Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Posted on February 23, 2012

Here’s a coffee cake for all those coffee lovers out there! Have a slice with your morning coffee and you will have your fix for the rest of the day. Personally I have never been much of a coffee drinker, unless … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)

Posted on February 22, 2012

I just love a good Girl Scout Cookie, but since the season is so short I am always looking for recipes to recreate my favorite cookies in my own kitchen. It is hard to choose a favorite Girl Scout cookie, … Continue reading →

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Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafer Crumble

Posted on February 21, 2012

Celebrate Mardi Gras with a big bowl of Southern Banana Pudding. Silky smooth homemade banana pudding layered with sliced bananas and a crisp crumble topping. Growing up my mom would make banana pudding all of the time. It was my brothers favorite … Continue reading →

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Black Bottom Praline Brownie Bars

Posted on February 20, 2012

Rich, fudgy, deep dark chocolate brownies topped with an incredible pecan praline topping that’s perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration. These bars are absolutely delicious! The browned butter adds a rich and nutty flavor that is just incredible paired with the pecan praline topping. No stand … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Almond Muffins

Posted on February 19, 2012

I’m always searching for good muffin recipes to make on Sunday mornings. I like to make a big batch on Sunday and eat them throughout the busy weekday mornings. It’s so nice to have a delicious muffin ready and waiting for … Continue reading →

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Almond Joy Tart

Posted on February 18, 2012

If you are a fan of Almond Joy’s, then you’re going to love these Almond Joy Tarts. These creamy-dreamy coconut filled tarts are a cinch to make, but they do require some planning because the tart dough and the white chocolate ganache … Continue reading →

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Praline Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Posted on February 17, 2012

A traditional New Orleans treat for Mardi Gras are rich and nutty pralines.  I absolutely love pralines, those little melt in your mouth nutty candies are super addicting. Last year for Mardi Gras I made some Pralines that my family went crazy for. This year I … Continue reading →

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Parmesan and Asiago Cheese Garlic Bread

Posted on February 16, 2012

This easy, cheesy garlic bread is the perfect addition to your next meal. Yesterday I posted a delicious homemade Pasta Bolognese recipe that I made for our Valentine’s Day dinner. In my mind, no pasta dish is complete without a big … Continue reading →

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Pasta Bolognese with Pancetta and Red Wine

Posted on February 15, 2012

Rich and hearty pasta Bolognese slow simmered with pancetta and red wine. The ultimate comfort food! I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day yesterday. Andrew and I celebrated Valentine’s Day early on Friday night with reservations at the amazing June … Continue reading →

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