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In the Kitchen

Some days I use my culinary arts degree to do fancy stuff. Other days I use it to make everyday food. And sometimes I get to bake up some fun.

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Emily

Chocolate Dipped Cherry Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Cherry Shortbread Cookies Christmas time is all about cookie baking.  While there are the tried-and-true classics, I also enjoy experimenting with some new recipes.  I always include a shortbread in my cookie gift boxes.  But some say a classic shortbread is a little boring.  Add in some elevated flavors and voila!  Fancy

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Emily

Amazing Gingerbread Blondie

Amazing Gingerbread Blondie One of the most iconic flavors of Christmas is gingerbread.  When that smell is coming from the oven, it just exudes Christmas feels. Next to an actual gingerbread cookie, these gingerbread blondies are the best way to enjoy that classic Christmas flavor.  All the warmth of the spices and the sweet

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In the Kitchen
Emily

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Candy Cane Frosting

Chocolate Bundt Cake with Candy Cane Frosting Looking for a Christmas dessert?  Everyone loves a classic bundt cake.  This chocolate bundt cake is super moist and tender and not heavy like most bundt cakes. To make it festive, top it with this peppermint icing and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes.  The tender chocolate

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In the Kitchen
Emily

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Peanut Butter Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Chocolate crinkle cookies are amazing.  When done right, they have a nice crispy outer layer and a tender and almost gooey texture inside.  Take your crinkle cookies up a notch by adding a sugary peanut butter filling to the center.  Its like having a peanut butter cup treat

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Emily

Delicious Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Delicious Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust What is Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie?  Most pumpkin pies are the same.  Traditional butter crust and pumpkin custard filling.  Sometimes I just do not feel like making pie crust.  To do it right takes a day or two (that includes chill time), and then there’s the rolling

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In the Kitchen
Emily

Make Ahead Turkey Cranberry Scones

Make Ahead Turkey Cranberry Scones These turkey cranberry scones are a great Thanksgiving day breakfast treat.  They are also a great option for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers!  Either way, make a batch and bake them off to enjoy the flavors of the holiday.  I like to make a batch ahead of time before

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