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apple-walnut upside-down cake by epicurious

Caramelized apples are the perfect fall and winter treat. OH, and thrown in a cake? WINNING!

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orange scented millionaires shortbread by nyt cooking

These were one of my favorite things to make this winter. I found the orange to add a freshness that made them addicting. Watch out.

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homemade green swirl marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows bring cheer to any occasion. They look difficult, but are pretty easy. Not to mention, the homemade version kicks the store bought’s bottom.

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lime whipped cream

What a better way to celebrate National Whipped Cream day than with a tangy whipped cream? Oh boy! This one is great addition to any fruit dessert that needs a little zing.

Perriann Diaz 1/5/21 Perriann Diaz 1/5/21

momofuku seasoned phyllo crackers

I love a recipe that can come together in 15 minutes, use 3 ingredients, and the bake time is 15 minutes or less. Something that is quick, homemade, and fresh out of the oven is calling my name!

Perriann Diaz 1/3/21 Perriann Diaz 1/3/21

homemade marshmallows by alton brown

I have been using Alton Brown’s marshmallow recipe for YEARS (4-5?). I have tried others, but I always come back to Alton Brown.

Perriann Diaz 1/2/21 Perriann Diaz 1/2/21

spiced poach pears

These poached pears are the perfect treat on a cold night.

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pecan bourbon truffles by nyt cooking

I definitely recommend you try these if you love a sweet treat with pecans, bourbon, and chocolate.

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fudgy bourbon balls by nyt cooking

Woah. Okay. These are no joke. They are a no bake ball, and loaded with bourbon.

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peppermint millionaires shortbread by nyt cooking

Now these Millionaires Shortbread are going to become an annual tradition. I now have them with my morning coffee, and afternoon coffee, and then it was also my after dinner treat.

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sourdough discard donuts by bryan ford

All sourdough bakers have at one point in time thought about using their sourdough discard for another recipe at one point in time or another. And to be honest, that sourdough tang is welcome in any baked good in our house.

Perriann Diaz 11/13/20 Perriann Diaz 11/13/20

olive oil and sea salt brownies by nyt cooking

Ever see a photo of brownies and then just have to make a batch?!

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apple pie with fall leaves

Looking to jazz up your holiday apple pie? Skip the lattice and add some fall leaves to the top!

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ombre apple pie by nyt cooking

I was definitely inspired after seeing this pie. I mean, how could one not? It is a showstopper!

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salt-baked pear by nyt cooking

I saw this, and I had to give it a go. I mean 3 ingredients, and a showstopper reveal. What else does one need from a dessert?

Perriann Diaz 11/2/20 Perriann Diaz 11/2/20

tahini date pumpkin pie

I was very excited when I was contacted by JOOL to use their date spread in a recipe. Growing up my favorite cookie that my mother made (and she made a lot of cookies) was naturally sweeter with dates. It was amazing. That was when I learned about the power of the date. I just knew I could make a unique dessert with a tahini date flavor combo.