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These banana chocolate cupcakes give us the sweet treat we are looking for without a lot of calories. My husband and I are both trying to lose weight right now, but we also have a sweet tooth that we don’t want to deny. The secret to the slightly lower calories in these cupcakes is using …

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Today’s featured recipe comes from a friend of mine named Regina who used to blog at Molly Mell.  Regina has sent us this recipe for Brigadeiro – Brazilian White Chocolate Truffles. Regina tells me that normally Brigadeiro is a brown chocolate covered with brown chocolate sprinkles, but since Valentine’s day is coming, she decided to …

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This recipe for a gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie has all of the ingredients that I normally love in regular baked goods, but they have no refined sugar, and are wheat free. These gluten free peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookie – a Healthy alternative I have recently adopted both a sugar …

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We had an Asian dinner party recently, and I wanted to end the meal with something light that would finish off the exotic Asian flavors in clean manner. But I still wanted my guests to think of this as a lovely dessert.   I came up with this Japanese fruit plate and they loved it! This …

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The Garden Charmers want to share a little love with you today.  Valentine’s day love that is. This great group of ladies have a tribe on Facebook where we help to share and promote each others websites.  The ladies are very talented in all aspects of DIY, gardening, and cooking ideas. I recently asked them …

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Are you looking for the perfect bite sized portions of your favorite recipes? The muffin tin recipes below make portion control a breeze. Muffin tins are not just for muffins anymore.  There are loads of creative ways to use your ingredients and then cook them in a muffin tin.  The finished recipe is a handy …

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Your kids will love to make this sweet snowman Christmas cake.  The cake will be the hit of your Christmas buffet.   He is made of a chocolate base and covered in butter cream frosting and then decorated. The cake is easy to make and kids will love to help you decorate it with their favorite …

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Prepare to have your sweet tooth tempted with this collection of dessert recipes. I admit it.  I love desserts much more than I should.  I’ve gone through just about every phase of dessert cooking there is. From light fruit desserts to rich decadent treats that no dieter would be able to look at without gaining …

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A cookie exchange is the perfect way to share your favorite cookie recipes with friends and family. Who doesn’t love a great cookie recipe? They are generally quite easy to make and family members are sure to love them better than boxes of store bought cookies. And this time of the year, many people have …

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Mmm, mmm, dessert!  My favorite part of the meal.  I thought it would be fun to put together a round up of some  of my favorite dessert recipes.  The recipes range through all types of desserts.   Whether it is a simple berry, whip cream and ice cream dessert like this one, or something more elaborate, …

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Anyone can dunk strawberries and other fruit into melted chocolate. It is easy and fast to do and makes a great looking party appetizer. But perfectly drizzled chocolate looks so much more professional. These cooking tips will make sure that your drizzled chocolate will rival those on any dessert tray. Growing strawberries is much easier than …

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Looking for a delicious dessert that is easy to make but fancy enough for any dinner party?  This no bake strawberry almond cheesecake is perfect! It has a lovely glazed topping and makes a great addition to your collection of cheesecake recipes. Keep reading to find out how to make this tasty cheesecake dessert. Fresh …

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Oh my goodness – all my favorite things in one dessert!  If you love peanut butter as much as I do, and the combination with chocolate is one of your favorites. If coconut and pecans tempt your taste buds too, look no further than this delicious recipe for Peanut Butter Fudge Cake with Coconut Pecan …

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These yummy turtle brownies are  shout out to my dad. One of my dad’s favorite sweet treats are turtle chocolates.  He always has a bag hidden in his bed side table (with 11 grandchildren visiting, he has to hide his sweets!)  This recipe for easy turtle brownies combines the great taste of caramel, pecan and …

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This Easy Strawberry Pie is fast and simple to make and will satisfy the sweetest of taste buds in your family.  I just used deep dish pie crusts for mine but you can make your own crust if you wish. Easy Strawberry Pie is a Summer time Taste Sensation Fresh strawberries make such a great …

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When my daughter was much younger, I used to wait anxiously for the month when the Girl Scout cookies were ready to be sold.  I bought boxes of Samoas cookies and Thin Mints and froze them so we could enjoy them during the year.  This Samoas Bars recipe takes me right back to those days.  …

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This Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse could not be easier to make.  It combines just a few ingredients, all layered in a large wine glass and served with a dollop of whip cream. Best of all, this chocolate mousse is low in calories but still elegant. Strawberry Chocolate Chip Mousse is a Refreshing Delight It is …

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What is not to like about peanut butter and chocolate?  Oh yes…the calories.  Well, I can’t do too much about the calories,  but I can at least adapt the recipe so that it is suitable for vegans as well as vegetarians and those with normal diets. These peanut butter chocolate oatmeal cookies will not last …

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Looking for some quick and easy meals that are fast to do, but delicious? These 3 & 4 ingredient recipes are simple to make and let you get dinner or dessert on the table quickly. Easy 4 ingredient eggnog latte. Perfect for the holidays! But don’t let the simplicity of these recipes fool you. They …

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This strawberry shortcake is one that my mother made each summer when the fresh strawberries started appearing in the supermarkets. It is our family’s most favorite summer time dessert and is lovingly called “Grammy’s Shortcake” by all her grandchildren. Fresh strawberries make such a great addition to desserts. They are fresh and naturally low in …

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