Chocolate extract is really hard to come by, and it adds such an intense chocolate flavor. I was lucky enough to find some but if you can't, don't worry. Just use extra vanilla extract and they will still be chocolatey and delicious.

Mexican Hot Chocolate Snickerdoodles
For the topping:
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the cookies:
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The best part about this pancake recipe is that if you have any leftover pancake batter, cover it and stick it in your refrigerator. It will still be perfect the next morning!

Whole Grain Blueberry Orange Pancakes
1 cup all-purpose flour ( Read more... )

This recipe takes some time to make but is definitely worth the wait. Feel free to use premade pie dough if you'd like, just make sure to let it thaw completely before using since you will need to press it into a tart or cake pan before baking.

White and Dark Chocolate Raspberry Tart
Enough pie dough for a single layer pie (if using frozen dough ( Read more... )

This meal is really affordable and will easily serve a family. If you can't get Romano cheese, by all means use Parmesan. It will be slightly nuttier in flavor, but still delicious.

If you are using whole wheat pasta, it will take a few minutes longer to cook than the regular semolina pasta.

( Spicy Penne w/Broccoli Rabe, Italian Sausage and Chickpeas )

I love how sometimes the best tasting things are made with the most simple ingredients. I would serve this with mashed sweet potatoes for added awesome.

( Sticky Orange Chicken w/Herbs )

I am a pumpkin addict. Cakes, pies, cookies, even my French Toast. There is something about Autumn/Winter that makes me crave it. And if you happen to be Vegan, then this is right up your ally. For the baguette, one that is about three days old is ideal. A little too old, and it will just stay hard. Not old enough, it will fall apart. If you are ( Read more... )

These cookies are very soft and cake-like. If you want to get fancy you can sprinkle some sugar on top of the icing or stick half of a pecan on top for that Martha Stewart touch.


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Pumpkin bread! Yay!

This recipe is for a basic pumpkin bread but I sometimes like to throw in chocolate chips or Craisins for added awesome. This recipe will make three 9x5 loaves (I like to give it as gifts...) but can easily be divided into a smaller batch.

( Pumpkin Bread )

It's been so long since I've posted a recipe. I apologize! I've been so busy lately but things are starting to calm down a bit so hopefully I'll be posting in this journal more often ( Read more... )

I am a homemade gifter, especially when it comes to the holidays. One thing I usually make and give along with whatever else I happen to be giving, are cookies. These White Chocolate-Cranberry cookies are my secret weapon and after your first bite, you'll see why they are probably the most sought after of my holiday cookie arsenal ( Read more... )