Category: Desserts
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How to make Bløtkake: A Norwegian Layer Cake
Bløtkake is an essential Norwegian layer cake for any celebration. Using many fresh flavored ingredients, showing off the flavors I always think of when I picture a Norwegian dessert. Delicate on flavor and yet filled with it all at once. This cake is a sure fire way to please at any celebration or gathering. Or…
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The Best Key Lime Cookies Recipe: Easy, Zesty, and Delicious
Key lime is one of my favorite flavors, so here come some key lime cookies! Packed with super summery flavor and perfect for that need for something sweet and tart at the same time. These cookies may take a little extra tedious work than most with the key limes but the effort pays off. But…
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Must-Try Norwegian Thin Pancakes
These thin pancakes(Pannekaker) are what I grew up on. For a very long time I thought that these were just how pancakes were supposed to be made. I slowly learned over time that there are many different variations of the pancake around the world let alone state to state in the US. Eggy in texture…
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A no frills super simple pie crust
A simple pie crust recipe is something to always have in your back pocket. They are extremely useful and can be used for both sweet and savory applications. Such as my quiche or pumpkin pie recipes. It’s super simple to make too! It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for…
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Spiced Apple Scones: a Dash of Fall Flavors
Scones are delicious. We all know that. Sure they may be a “biscuit that sucks all the spit out of your mouth”… thank you very much Ted Lasso. But they’re so good. And Spiced Apple Scones are some of my favorite. They appear in many of the northwest European cultures. Most notably in the United…
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The Perfect Fall Spice Blend
Everyone likes pumpkin spice. Many may not admit it. I’ve been told by people in confidence before not to reveal that I know they will have a pumpkin spice latte once in a while. But they like it. It may be labeled as pumpkin spice but it’s really just a mix of fall flavors, so…
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The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie: Fall Flavors in Every Bite
Pumpkin pie stands as a quintessentially American fall dish. When my thoughts turn to fall, pumpkin pie is right near the top of the list. Even more so when I think of thanksgiving because it is the closest holiday to the pumpkin harvest where people gather together in large groups. Whenever Thanksgiving comes around, I…
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Simple Mulled Wine Poached Plums
Plums are a delicious addition to a meal or even to have all on their own. They work as both a dinner option and dessert. And of course you should know that fruit particularly pairs well with pork. This recipe lands a little close to my heart and palate. Same thing. And this is because…
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Loving and Fun Apricot Ice Cream
The Apricot Apricot Ice cream is a great way to use up those ripe, end of the season apricots! And this is a very simple recipe to use them up and make yourself proud to make your own ice cream. Making ice cream seems like it should be a large task but it isn’t. It…
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Make these Springtime Strawberry Doughnuts
It’s Strawberry Season! At least here in Charleston it is. My girlfriend and I were sitting talking about what new fun recipe to make with all the delicious strawberries we have. Why not try doughnuts! I love the tradition of New York apple cider doughnuts, so I though why not modify my delicious recipe to…