At a breakfast buffet this past weekend, I accidentally wound up combining the two in a chocolate-in-my-peanut-butter incident; the combination was unexpectedly glorious. Not a recipe so much as a suggestion: a peanut-butter-and-blueberry sandwich could be a potential quick breakfast or school lunchbox item.

I'm a little braid-crazy right now. I can't help it; this dough is the BEST EVER to work with. No chilling needed and it rolls out beautifully with minimal flour and minimal effort. If you're afraid of working with dough, THIS is the perfect beginner recipe for you! And look how pretty it is ( Read more... )

It's getting to be summer, which means it's getting to the point that I REALLY don't want to cook ( Read more... )

These buns are definitely a special occasion treat. They’re the best yeast rolls, soaked with butter (using my favorite Plugrá Butter), stuffed with an indulgent almond mixture, and drizzled with a sweet almond glaze. Basically, they’re insane. If you’re an almond croissant fan like me, you’ve gotta try them!


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I've been digging through Pinterest and not coming up with a lot of ideas to use the chestnuts I have in the pantry. Anyone have any ideas besides chestnut stuffing (which LOOKS good - but not something I make a lot) and candied chestnuts ( Read more... )

What could be better than oatmeal cookies? Only oatmeal cookies cooked at home. I am preparing for my little boy, who knows a lot about good baking . I improvised a little and decorated biscuits with chocolate smiles . My son liked it, and I was so happy. It is useful, tasty and quickly - a great option for a young mother!


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On Saturday, we were visited by relatives. Was my mother, my aunt, niece and sister of my husband. I , as a real housewife fed the whole family, but not only I... Sister of my husband - unsurpassed confectioner, therefore , surprising us with delicious pastries and desserts. And I begged one recipe for you . It is Baklava!!!!!!! It was delicious ( Read more... )

I cannot explain how many people can running to jam their forks into this cake.
There were a lot.


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Oh gosh, it has been virtually forever since I have posted a recipe here! But you'll forgive me in about 0.0005 seconds, because a) you are going to hate me for this recipe, and b) you are going to LOVE me for this recipe. Original, chewy, and friend-tested. Peanut buttery heaven.


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