Desserts
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Guinness Chocolate Cake
I’m happy to celebrate St. Patrick Day since moving to America and have been trying to make Irish food on March 17.Guinness beer is famous in Ireland and I started to make beef…
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No Butter Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our family rarely uses cream, so whenever we buy any there always leftover that often goes unused. This butter-free chocolate chip cookie recipe swoops in to help use up all the remainders. Since…
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Easy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
I would like to tell you about a simple, butter-free, gluten-free chocolate chip cookie recipe. I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count. It is very simple, and makes a light…
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Easy Sugared Cranberries
When Thanksgiving draws near in America, fresh cranberries begin popping up all over the place. In Japan, I had only ever eaten dry cranberries, so I remember being excited when I saw them…
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Authentic Classic British Scones
When Americans talk about scones, they are usually triangular and soft. My idea of a scone however is the more circular English-style scone. I also prefer scones that have a bit of a…
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The Best Tarte Tatin
In New Jersey, where I live, September is the start of apple picking season. We always take home as many as we like, but there are only so many apples we can eat…
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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
Am I the only one who thinks peanut butter is a very “American” thing? I have never been able to figure out why Americans love peanut butter so much, but since I’ve been here…
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Coconut Pecan Maple Sugar Cake
When I first saw this recipe I thought, “This looks delicious!” and once I finally had enough time to make it, I remember being really happy. I still haven’t tried making it with…
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Blueberry “Buckle” Crumb Cake
When I made this cake, the following conversation ensued between my husband and myself: Husband: Ah, coffee cake. Me: This isn't coffee cake, it's crumble cake. Husband: No, it's called "coffee cake." Me:…
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The Ritz-Carlton’s Blueberry Muffins
I bought some blueberries hoping to make blueberry scones, but they end up going into muffins. However, I think they came out well. Occasionally, we have some maple sugar in the house, and…
