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Lavender Shortbread (Akasha's)

Posted by Jacquie*  

I found this in the Los Angeles Times Food Section. It sounds terrific. The recipe originated from the Akasha Restaurant in Culver City. Lavender blossoms can be found at Penzey's Spices in Torrance. (mail order too) Time does not include 2 hours... MORE»

Recipe #399530

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Eggnog Cookies

Posted by Lizzymommy  

Originally found online somewhere, these cookies are the epitome of the holidays for our family. Tastes just like a glass of eggnog with only SOME of the guilt! MORE»

Recipe #399486

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Linzer Cookies

Posted by Chef #251940  

Delicious Linzer hearts sandwich cookies. Great for holiday and romantic gifts MORE»

Recipe #399054

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Guinness Cupcakes

Posted by Jillsybean  

Nigella Lawson's Guinness Cake is much talked about. This is a downsized version of my adaptions to her recipe, perfect for making 12 delicious cupcakes that look like miniature pints of Guinness. It's a bit of a grown up delicacy, the flavours... MORE»

Recipe #398866

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Jellybean Cookies

Posted by katew  

Great for Easter !! MORE»

Recipe #398834

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Rich and Chewy Pecan Pie Muffins!

Posted by Sharon123  

This recipe came from Trisha Yearwood, who married Garth Brooks and wrote a cookbook called Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma kitchen with a forward by Garth Brooks himself! Gotta try these! Be sure to use paper liners in the muffin tins and spray... MORE»

Recipe #398780

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I'm a Little Nutty Pecan Pie Bars

Posted by AZPARZYCH  

This was in the Milwaukee paper; the picture posted with them looked so good I had to post this recipe to try later... MORE»

Recipe #398663

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Healthy Granola Bars

Posted by Chef #1360260  

I was searching for a healthy granola bar recipe, one without butter and any added sugar. I came upon one called "grab-and-go breakfast bars", which I changed up to make this recipe. You can use any combination of nuts/fruits that you... MORE»

Recipe #398594

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Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I had misplaced this recipe and recently found it again. When DD was in Kindergarten the children had to take turns bringing a snack to school for everyone to share and DD loved to bring these cookies. I love this recipe because it doesn't require... MORE»

Recipe #398329

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Tessa's Homemade Vanilla

Posted by TessaDerus  

If your've never made your own vanilla you've got to try it. It's nothing like the store bought kind, not even good quality pure extracts (and it's way cheaper). People will wonder what happened to your baking. It goes from average to... MORE»

Recipe #398159

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Ricciarelli - Italian Almond Cookies

Posted by BecR  

Fantastic almond cookies from the Tuscan town of Siena, Italy. These wonderful cookies are very popular year around, but especially at Christmas time! MORE»

Recipe #398143

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Pomegranate Mountain Dew Jelly

Posted by Whitney Donohue  

This is a fun jelly that combines the taste of pomegranate juice and mountain dew soda. This is a great tasting cocktail, but even more surprising and great tasting as a jelly. I created this recipe because I had just a bit of pomegranate juice... MORE»

Recipe #398142

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Ginger-Honey Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by FloridaNative  

A great make-ahead gift idea for the holidays or anyday. From "Christmas with Southern Living 2006". MORE»

Recipe #398140

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Amy's Mud Puddles

Posted by Wineaux  

This recipe was in the Land O Lakes newsletter. Made them last night and they are a winner! I used Hersey's dark chocolate chips and added a teaspoon of vanilla. So quick and easy and chocolatey enough to please my DS, who is a chocolate fanatic.... MORE»

Recipe #398045

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Better Than Bailey's

(1 reviews) Posted by littlemafia  

Sometimes is hard to get a bottle of Bailey's so why not make it at home? I could include this on my Christmas gifts too. MORE»

Recipe #397994

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Habanero Mango Hot Sauce

Posted by ~Rita~  

I blend fresh organic carrots, mango, onions, garlic, and a hint of lime juice with the Habanero. The result is a pepper sauce that harmonizes heat and flavor without the overpowering pungency found in traditional vinegar-based hot sauces.... MORE»

Recipe #397737

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Gingerbread Cake in a Mug

Posted by Lorraine of AZ  

If you have a mug that will hold 1-1/2 cups, you can make this delicious ginger- bread cake mix for a gift for someone special — or for yourself — to celebrate the upcoming season. Make up the cake mix and enclose it in a sandwich-size ziplock... MORE»

Recipe #397647

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Christmas Muffins - Wholemeal.

Posted by TALIA #3  

Green, Red and Gold: The colours of Christmas. Make this festive muffin for friends and family, and give another option for those who don't love fruit cake. Happy holidays! MORE»

Recipe #397618

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Sugar Cookies With Buttercream Frosting

Posted by Cook-a-holic  

This sugar cookie recipe goes way back in my family, at least to my maternal great-grandmother. My mom always had a lot of cookie cutters, so we would make these for different occasions and decorate them with colored icing. MORE»

Recipe #397402

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Butternut Squash Butter

Posted by Tiny kitchen, big chef  

Found butternut squash at bargain prices and wanted to do a butter with it. I found only 1 recipe online and adapted it into this. Great color and flavor. Perfect spread on toast, pancakes or waffles. This recipe produced 11+ half pint jars.... MORE»

Recipe #397373

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