I have always loved to bake, and I find it to be a very relaxing activity. However, earlier this year my dad was placed on a strict FODMAP-free diet, and what used to be a calming hobby quickly became a frustrating merry-go-round of failed attempts at recreating our old favourites. It took me a while, […]
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The title of this recipe may be slightly confusing for you. No, there is no spelling error in the word “cheezecake.” I intentionally chose the letter “Z” rather than “S” because there is actually no cheese in this cheezecake recipe! I know, shocking. What’s the secret ingredient? Cashews! Don’t fret, for cashews are one of […]
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For the Jewish holiday of Passover, there are many dishes that are considered essential to a Seder –– a feast that marks the onset of this holiday. Dishes may include Charoset, a sweet combination of fruits and nuts, gefilte fish, a poached mixture of ground deboned fish, or, my personal favorite, macaroons. Macaroons are a cookie-like treat that are […]
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Especially on a warm summer day, it’s hard not to fall in love with the refreshing and rich taste of chocolate chip frappuccinos, but what isn’t always so enticing is the price of buying them. With the high costs of purchasing these delicious drinks at competitors like Starbucks and Biggby Coffee, it’s easy to feel […]
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With the decline of autumn, we’re all preparing for wintery nights spent bundled up in front of Netflix with some hot chocolate. It’s time to put aside our pumpkin-flavored everything in favor of peppermint-flavored everything! Kick off the season with this super simple Christmas-y treat. What You’ll Need: Waffle-shaped pretzels Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips […]
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Halloween is fast approaching, and you know what that means… chocolate and candy! Did you know that in the United States, candy sales exceed $2.2 billion? That is a LOT of Halloween candy. Let’s be honest: We all love to indulge a little (okay, maybe a lot) during Halloween. But, then again, there isn’t a single […]
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Lemonade is a summer staple. No generic image of a summer porch is complete without a pitcher of it. Everyone likes lemonade. Its a very non-offensive drink. You know what’s even better than lemonade? Pink lemonade! Because it’s… well, pink! This Pink Lemonade Cake is a perfect summer dessert. It’s very easy to make, it […]
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This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate with an authentic Mexican dessert. This Mexican cookie is ridiculously tasty and extremely easy to make. This simple cookie rolled in cinnamon and sugar will leave you wanting more. Ingredients: 1 cup butter ½ cup confectioners’ cookie ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups […]
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These lemon bars are one of my favorite desserts (and that’s coming from a chocoholic!). They’re tangy and sweet with a delicious crust. The recipe below makes about 15–20 bars, but that of course depends on how you cut it (the bigger the pieces, the better!). Crust Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 cups flour […]
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