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Chocolate Strawberry Mousse Cake - Trellis Restaurant

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From "Death by Chocolate: The Last Word on a Consuming Passion", Marcel Desaulniers, Executive Chef / Owner of the Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. For the more experienced baker. A bit labor intensive but well worth the... MORE»

Recipe #336060

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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies - the Dancing Deer Bakery

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I have not tried this recipe but I love the cookies from the Dancing Deer Bakery. Published in the Boston Globe. This is not a traditional Scottish shortbread cookie dough, but a versatile, crunchy sweet cookie that can be flavored with a... MORE»

Recipe #336355

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Apricot and Ginger Shortbread Cookies - the Dancing Deer Bakery

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I have not tried this recipe but I love the cookies from the Dancing Deer Bakery. Published in the Boston Globe. This is not a traditional Scottish shortbread cookie dough, but a versatile, crunchy sweet cookie. Replace the dried apricots and... MORE»

Recipe #336356

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Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies - the Dancing Deer Baker

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I have not tried this recipe but I love the cookies from Dancing Deer Bakery. This recipe was published in the Boston Globe. "This is not a traditional Scottish shortbread cookie dough, but a versatile, crunchy sweet cookie that can be... MORE»

Recipe #336371

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Raspberry Cake With Marsala & Crème Fraîche

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From Bon Appetit, June 2002. The combination of Marsala and raspberries is incredible in this moist cake. Dust the berries lightly with flour to help keep them from sinking in the batter. Could substitute cherries or blueberries for raspberries;... MORE»

Recipe #345612

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Coconut Shortcakes

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The coconut provides a new twist on traditional shortcakes. Serve with ice cream (vanilla or coconut) and your favorite fruit (strawberries, blueberries, or spiced peaches). MORE»

Recipe #345607

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Individual Italian Wine Cakes

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Very tender cake. The dessert wine enhances the flavor of the grapes. Gourmet magazine, January 2009. MORE»

Recipe #345600

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Gingerbread With Cider Sauce

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From Bon Appetit, October 1997. "The cider sauce adds an extra spark of ginger to this old-fashioned cake." MORE»

Recipe #345557

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Port-Glazed Grape Tarts With Pecan Crust

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From Gourmet magazine, November 2002. Light and refreshing but rich in flavor. The pecan crust provides a nice texture contrast to the grapes. Concord grapes could be substituted for the red grapes. Some of my friends like to serve this tart with... MORE»

Recipe #345546

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Traditional Italian Easter Bread

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From Bon Appetit, April 2002. Very time intensive but worth it. Prepare over two days so that the 8-10 hour rising can be done overnight. I use two buttered and floured nine-inch-diameter springform pans instead of the three dove-shaped paper... MORE»

Recipe #345494

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Chocolate Orange Cheesecake With Orange-Tangerine Glaze

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I love the combination of chocolate and orange and they unite wonderfully in this recipe. We usually make this for Christmas but it would be good anytime of the year. If you cannot find orange and tangerine marmalade, substitute orange... MORE»

Recipe #345460

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Rich Creamy No-Bake Key Lime Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by swissms  

This is not an authentic recipe for key lime pie but I think it is even better. Creamy, smooth, not overly sweet, quick & easy....just perfect. Makes two pies if using 9-inch store-bought graham cracker crusts. MORE»

Recipe #345349

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German Lebkuchen Cake With White Chocolate Frosting

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Bon Appétit | December 1991 This moist Christmas cake takes its cues from the flavors and spices found in the classic Lebkuchen cookie. It's brushed with an orange-scented honey syrup, frosted with a creamy white chocolate icing and then... MORE»

Recipe #344172

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Toffee, Pecan Chocolate Shortbread Cookies-Dancing Deer Bakery

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I have not tried this recipe but I love the cookies from the Dancing Deer Bakery. This recipe was published in the Boston Globe. "This is not a traditional Scottish shortbread cookie dough, but a versatile, crunchy sweet cookie that can be... MORE»

Recipe #336372

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Banana Cinnamon Pancakes With Butter Rum Sauce

(3 reviews) Posted by swissms  

This is one of my favorite pancake recipes. The butter rum sauce provides a grown-up, Carribean flavor to this childhood favorite. You can leave out the rum or use rum extract, however, the dark rum provides a nice flavor. MORE»

Recipe #348104

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Peanut Butter Cookies - the Magnolia Bakery

(2 reviews) Posted by swissms  

Chocolate chips may be substituted for the coarsely chopped chocolate. You can also use crunchy peanut butter but may want to reduce or eliminate the chopped peanuts. Cookies should be small. MORE»

Recipe #346008

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Sour Cherry Shortbread Cookies

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I received this recipe from a friend. I like to add freshly grated lemon zest. MORE»

Recipe #345812

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Lemon Sour Cherry Coffeecake

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Perfect for brunch. Dried cranberries could be substituted for the cherries. MORE»

Recipe #345796

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Chocolate-Orange Pots De Crème

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Very decadent dessert. Your guests will think they are in a 4-star restaurant in Paris. Use high quality chocolate and vanilla beans for the best result. Do not overbake the custards, they should remain soft with a thin surface skin. Garnish with... MORE»

Recipe #345768

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Lemon-Almond Buttermilk Loaf With Balsamic Strawberries

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Exceptional taste and texture. Adapted from Bon Appetit, April 1999. I use Red Mill brand almond meal rather than grind my own almonds. If you do not have buttermilk, you can substitute yogurt, sour cream, or milk. MORE»

Recipe #345746

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