Tag: chocolate
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Smoked Chocolate Brownies
Maybe this is old news, but did you know that smokers can be operated just like ovens? You set a temperature, pre-heat it, and go. The difference is that the smoker is supposed to fill with smoke. (My oven sometimes fills with smoke too, but it is less predictable and I don’t want to talk…
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Pecan and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Today’s post was going to be a main dish. There were vegetables, there were even beans! But, my friends, some days just call for cookies. Warm, chewy oatmeal cookies filled with dark chocolate chips and rich, nutty pecans, sprinkled with just a hint of sea salt to keep you coming back for more. The original…
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Chocolate Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
Let’s talk about cake frosting for a moment. First, is it frosting or icing? If you grew up in my house, it was most definitely icing. Does anyone know what the difference is? In any event, there are lots of ways to make frosting. Classic American buttercream is sweet and nostalgic, and will bring you…
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Rich Chocolate Cake
There are many elegant and varied cake flavours in the world, but some occasions call for chocolate overload. Chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and maybe just a hint of salted caramel. I made this for a friend’s birthday recently and it did not disappoint. It is rich and not too sweet, and pairs surprisingly well with…
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Flaxseed Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are plenty of reasons to eat more flaxseeds. According to people who know about these things they are really good for you… seriously, look it up! (Don’t take health advice from me, I’m the person tempting you to eat chocolate chip cookies.) What I will tell you is that these are not your usual…
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