Tag: dessert
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STRAWBERRY BASIL TARTS
What do anti-inflammatory properties, uplifting feelings, digestive support, treating cold and flu symptoms, improving cardiovascular health, supporting immune health and fighting infections have in common? The answer is basil! Basil is all of those things, plus much, much more. I had some extra fresh basil lying around and wanted to make use of it before…
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ROSE APPLE CRUMBLE
Roses are always such a classic go-to for me. But for some reason, I feel like people think they’re too common. Like, they’re too cliche or something. But they really inspire me. When I incorporate roses into the recipes I share here, they become my muse. They’re gorgeous. They’re tasty. And they smell absolutely amazing.…
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SUGAR COOKIES (ORANGE CREAMSICLE)
These sugar cookies are the fluffiest and dreamiest. If you’re looking for a cookie that tastes just like an orange Creamsicle, look no further. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, these cookies are a nice change from traditional flavors such as strawberry, rose, lavender, chocolate, etc. To embrace citrus season, I used the zest of…
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CHERRY ROSE MINI PIES
These cherry rose mini pies are made with rose tea and oh wow! They add such a delicate touch. Adding rose tea is an easy extra step to use with any cherry pie recipe. Now I don’t think I can ever eat another pie without it. With Valentine’s Day coming up I’ve been playing around…
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PUMPKIN POPTARTS
Oh, hey, it’s Halloween! When we first opened the coffee & tea shop we partnered with a local bakery and offered many of their yummy baked goods. One of my absolute favorite things from them were their freshly made poptarts. Ugh, they were so good! I actually think about them often. These pumpkin poptarts are…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED APPLE POPS
The other day I saw caramel apples while I was walking through the grocery store and I was so tempted to buy them. It immediately inspired me to make my own, but that somehow turned into chocolate covered apple pops. And I say you have to embrace the inspiration whenever it finds you. I started…
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WITCH FINGER COOKIES
A week and a half until Halloween! It’s crazy to me that this year is almost over. I just can’t believe it. This year has been a whirlwind for me. Writing these recipes has been a huge foundation for me throughout these last couple of months, and it’s given me a lot of purpose. So,…
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FALL APPLE DUMPLINGS
This cozy recipe is a take on an old-fashioned apple dumpling. The warmness and coziness they bring make them perfect for fall, so I call them fall apple dumplings. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll start to see that I have a slight apple obsession. Shamelessly, here’s another apple recipe 🙂 I…
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BROWNIE DIRT PUDDING CUPS
I’m having a lot of fun making these Halloween recipes. And also, what an awesome time of the year! I’ve been going through quite a bit in my personal life so making light-hearted and fun recipes are really lightening up my mood and inspiring me to keep going. Like these brownie dirt pudding cups. They…
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MINI CARAMEL CHEESECAKES
It’s an understatement when I say that I’ve really been looking forward to these mini caramel cheesecakes. I usually get excited about a recipe I make the day before when I prep, but this one. This one got me really excited. I love cheesecake! Like, a lot. Although making them gives me a tinge of…
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STRAWBERRY GHOSTS
If you’re looking for a super chill and instantly gratifying thing to do today, you’ve found it. These strawberry ghosts are so dang cute and I enjoyed making them way more than I expected. They’re so easy to make and are kid-friendly. They’re perfect for a Halloween party. The first step is to melt white…
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PUMPKIN SPICE + ICE CREAM FLOAT
If you’re a root beer float fan, I’ve got a step up for pumpkin lovers. I made what I like to call pumpkin spice cream and poured it over vanilla bean ice cream to make these delicious pumpkin spice floats. They are ridiculously good. Absolutely ridiculous. I used canned pumpkin puree combined with brown sugar,…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED DATES (SNICKERS COPYCAT)
I’ve talked about my large sweet tooth and Snickers is one of my all-time favorites. I’ve had some inflammation issues so I’ve had to cut back on the sweets. So now I’m on a mission to find healthier alternatives and hopefully still enjoy sweets in moderation. Like this chocolate covered dates recipe. It’s basically a…
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BROWNIE COFFEE AFFOGATO
When I first started this blog I made an affogato and although it was just a few years ago, at the time it felt like such an exotic thing to make. I barely knew what it was when I made the recipe. I was eager to try to but honestly, I would have never known…
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FROZEN YOGURT BLUEBERRIES
Since I’ve been on a mission to cut back on processed sweets, I’ve re-discovered my love of fruit. It has allowed me to substitute healthier fruit options instead of a candy bar or ice cream. These frozen yogurt blueberries are exactly what I needed to help me get through my sugar addiction. They are super…
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S’MORES SKILLET COOKIE
Cookie + chocolate bars + graham crackers and marshmallows, yes. Yes. This s’mores skillet cookie is the ultimate summer cookie and I can’t get enough. I borrowed my skillet chocolate chip cookie to make this baby, but I left out the chocolate chips since I wanted to add the Hershey’s chocolate pieces on top. As…
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BUTTERFLY PEA & BLUEBERRY POPS
Have you tried butterfly pea tea yet? In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s an herbal tea that brews into a gorgeous blue color and turns a lovely shade of violet when acid (citrus or vinegar) is added. It’s currently a trendy tea in small cafes and specialty tea shops. The colors the tea produce is unreal.…
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SUMMER PEACH CRUMBLE
It doesn’t get much summer-ier (I know… that’s not a word) than peaches. I noticed they were available in the grocery store and I had to swoop some up. I wanted to make something sweet and decadent, but I also wanted something a little lighter than a pie. A few months back, I made an…
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CHOCOLATE ORANGE BRIOCHE ROLLS
April is a special month for me. It’s my birthday month so I thought extra hard about the recipes I’d be making this month, I wanted them to be special things I love. These fluffy chocolate and orange brioche rolls are definitely one of them. I used Passion tea by Tazo for the frosting. It…
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CHEESECAKE CARROT CAKE BARS
I must confess, I’m not a cake fan. With the exception of cheesecake and carrot cake, of course. I actually love the both of them. Like a lot. I combined the both of them with this delicious recipe. Cheesecake carrot cake bars are one of my personal favorite desserts and I’m happy to be sharing…