Tag Archives: nuts

Crunchy Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Every year at Candyfest, it isn’t a question of whether there will be a chocolate peanut butter item, but rather, what kind of peanut butter candy will there be? Last year, we made Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups which were fabulous, … Continue reading →

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Bakery-Style Chewy Brownies

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Much like the brownies sold at your local bakery or even the “Corner Bakery” chain, these brownies are sweet and chewy with a crunchy meringue-like top.  They are great in a lunch box or as the base of a brownie … Continue reading →

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Fancy Schmancy Pear, Arugula & Endive Salad with Candied Walnuts & Blue Cheese

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

This is the kind of fancy salad that you usually only find in a restaurant, but you can make very easily at home.  Sour and sweet, crunchy and tender, this is my kind of Winter salad!  Try it at your … Continue reading →

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Apricot Almond Bars: Super Special Secret Recipe

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

You are a lucky duck because today, I am going to reveal to you one of my super secret best-of-the-best “go to” recipes.  These bars are tender with a little crunch from the almonds with layers of flavor from the … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Pretzel Brownies: Indulge Your Addictions

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

I’m beginning to realize that I may have a genuine chocolate/peanut butter problem.  These brownies, however, represent a collision of two of my other addictions, chocolate/pretzel, pretzel/peanut butter.  The chocolate/peanut butter is simply a result of (A+B)+(B+C)=A+2B+C, or in less … Continue reading →

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