Hint of Chocolate Cookies

This is a Dave’s Bread Corner recipe in disguise.  I know, you’re thinking cookies aren’t bread at all but my husband loves cookies and aside from bread they are one of his go to baked goods to make.  A common pattern when he’s in the kitchen baking is that he prefers no-fuss recipes.  If a cookie recipe says to chill it in the fridge for a while or calls for “odd” ingredients he will often look for a different one, or more commonly simply adjust the recipe to not involve them. This recipe was invented by him while he was …

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Sprinkle Cookies

My entire family gets together every year for a long weekend in Lake George, NY.  It’s basically a food fiesta with some swimming and mini golf.  I can’t wait!  We’ll be heading there later this month so I took a poll of what my peeps wanted me to bring (food wise). “Panera chocolate chip cookies”!  (That’s what we call them because they look and taste just like the ones from that restaurant chain.)  You know them as the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies. Of course I’ll happily comply with such request, but it got me thinking.  The cookie base from that recipe is amazing so …

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Bacon Cheddar Corn Muffins

It’s the first Wednesday in July and that means we are close to a long holiday weekend (for those of us in the U.S. anyway).  My husband and I will be spending time with the family.  Family and food… what can be better?  Of course I’ll be bringing some goodies to our family celebrations.  I can’t wait to share with you a cookie recipe that will be the perfect addition to any July 4th party.  Today, I’m sharing something with you that is ideal to serve at a BBQ linner (i.e. lunch/dinner) and for breakfast (you know, for those overnight guests …

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Thai Sweet Chili Chicken

Traditional grill food (i.e. BBQ stuff) doesn’t really tickle my fancy.  Don’t get me wrong, I love me a good burger, potato salad, and watermelon, but I don’t generally crave it.  Instead I’d prefer a stir fry dish, like this delicious Thai meal. This stir fry contains chicken, red peppers, and mandarin oranges and it’s coated in a sweet and spicy Thai Chili sauce. Thai Sweet Chili Chicken Recipe (About 4 servings) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided per the directions 1 pound chicken, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced thin 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (I …

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Crumb Bottom Lemon Cake

I’m a little obsessed with crumb cakes.  I’ve always loved them, but I think the obsession started after I made (what I’m calling) the Perfect Crumb Cake last year.  Ever since baking that NY style crumb cake, I constantly think about which cakes I can turn into a crumb fiesta.  Take Exhibit A Chocolate Crumb Cake and Exhibit B Crumb Carrot Cake.  (That’s the attorney coming out.)  I thought it was high time for a summery crumb cake and what better way to celebrate the flavors of summer but with lemon flavored crumb confection.  Have you noticed something different about this crumb cake?  The big crumbs are on …

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