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Mardi Gras King Cake

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

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Mardi Gras King Cake

Traditions and customs are plenty when it comes to the King Cake. I made a cake that is more in line with those found in the Southeast United States, centering around the New Orleans Mardi Gras festivities. I used natural food dyes {spinach green, blueberry purple and pineapple gold} to decorate my cinnamon-roll King Cake with the iconic Mardi Gras colors.

Eggplant-Salsa Fresca Bruschetta

Friday, June 14, 2013

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Eggplant-Salsa Fresca Bruschetta

Spicy salsa fresca on top of lightly-fried eggplant slices is a fusion dish at its finest and makes a unique bruschetta-inspired appetizer.

Palmiers

Sunday, December 16, 2012

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Palmiers

You might recall that not too long ago I posted about the Pepperidge Farm “Puffection” Holiday Entertaining Challenge. Now for the second part of the challenge: my own “Puffection” creation using Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry. Golden, caramelized sugar coats these puff pastry palmiers. Enjoy them plain, with cinnamon and sugar, or dipped in chocolate for a special holiday treat.

DailyBuzz Moms 9×9: Thanksgiving Fortune Cookies

Monday, November 26, 2012

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DailyBuzz Moms 9×9: Thanksgiving Fortune Cookies

Fortune cookies have been on my list for a while now so when DailyBuzz Moms announced the Thanksgiving Kids Table 9×9 I thought that it was the perfect opportunity to make “I am Thankful for…” Fortune cookies.

Banana Macadamia Nut Pound Cake with Coconut Syrup Glaze

Sunday, May 20, 2012

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Banana Macadamia Nut Pound Cake with Coconut Syrup Glaze

This dessert is simply my favorite Hawaiian breakfast in pound cake form. By substituting low-fat Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, I can have my tropical cake and eat it, too!

Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Banana Macadamia Nut Pancakes with Coconut Syrup

These banana macadamia nut pancakes are yummy plain or with conventional pancake dressings but when drizzled with coconut syrup they will leave you dreaming of the land of aloha. Just one bite will transport you to the Hawaiian islands.

Coconut Syrup

Sunday, May 13, 2012

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Coconut Syrup

A little bit of this coconut syrup goes a long way. It is rich and sweet and will transport you to the islands in just one bite. I use the syrup for breakfast on banana macadamia nut pancakes and I also like to incorporate it into desserts.

Shave Ice

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

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Shave Ice

Shave ice is commonly thought of as a Hawaiian specialty, and though this is now true, its origins actually trace back to Japan where it is known as kakigori. Now variations of shaved ice can be found all around the world.

Angel Food Cake

Thursday, August 18, 2011

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Angel Food Cake

Angel food cake is light and airy and will melt in your mouth, especially when served with fluffy whipped cream frosting. Its sweet, rich almond flavor goes well with fruits and berries and paired with its overall light texture makes it the perfect cake for summer.

How to Grind Your Own Burgers

Friday, July 15, 2011

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How to Grind Your Own Burgers

Want to take your burgers up a notch? Making restaurant-quality (or better) hamburgers at home is easy. Simply grind your own meat, or have the butcher do it for you, for the best burgers you’ve ever had!

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