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Friday Four – Treat Time! Chocolate Chili Cake – 080423

No. 1 : Quick Recipe ​Chocolate Chili Cake ¾ Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 ½ Cups Pecans, toasted ½ Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla ½ tsp Ancho Chili Powder ¼ tsp Cayenne ¼ tsp Cinnamon 8 Large...

Friday Four – Simply Summer Fruit Tarts – 070723

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Simply Summer Fruit TartsCrust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast ¼  Cup Warm Water (about 105F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Salt ¾  Cup Butter cut into ½” pieces 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla *Bench Flour Fruit...

Friday Four – Happy Spring! Carrot Cake Cupcakes – 032423

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Carrot Cake Cupcakes 1 ¼ Cups All Purpose Flour  1 Tsp Baking Soda ¼  Tsp Fine Sea Salt  ½  Tsp Ground Cinnamon ¼  Tsp Ground Nutmeg ½ Tsp Ground Ginger 3/4 Cup Packed Brown Sugar  ¼  Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil 2 Large Eggs 1 1/2 Cups Peeled and...

Friday Four – Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding – 021723

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolatey Rich Bread Pudding 2 oz. Bittersweet Chocolate (70% or higher) 1 Cup Half and Half, divided 1 Tbsp Whiskey or Bourbon (optional)  2/3 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla ¼ tsp Sea Salt 6 Slices Bread, crusts removed, day old and cut...

Friday Four – Easy Yummy Holiday Cookies – 120922

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Easy Yummy Holiday CookiesChocolate Decadence 8 OZ Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) ¼ Cup Coconut Oil 3 TB Water 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Pistachios, Chopped Finely Step One Melt chocolate with oil,...

Friday Four – Toasted Pumpkin Pecan Cake – 111822

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Pumpkin Cake 3 Large Eggs 1 (15 oz) Can Pumpkin Puree (not Pumpkin Pie filling) 3/4 Cup Avocado or Grapeseed Oil ½ Cup Water 2½ Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 1 Cup Raw Sugar 1¼ Cups Light Brown Sugar 1¼ Tsp Salt 1½ Tsp Baking Soda 1...

Friday Four – EASY, Yummy Apple Tart for Thanksgiving – 110422

No. 1 : Quick Recipe EASY, Yummy Apple Tart Crust 1 Package Active Dry Yeast* ¼  Cup Warm Water (105-115F) 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour ¼ Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tsp Sea Salt ¾ Cup Unsalted Butter in Small Pieces  1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 1 Tsp Vanilla 2 – 3 TBs...

Friday Four – Toasted Pecan Blondies – 101322

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Toasted Pecan Blondies 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten 2 Tsp Vanilla 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or All Purpose Flour 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder 1/8 Tsp Baking Soda Pinch of Sea Salt 1 Cup...

Friday Four – Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies – 081922

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chunk Almond Cookies 1 Cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour  3/4 Cup Almond Flour  ½ Tsp Baking Soda ½ Tsp Fine Sea Salt ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter ¼ Cup Canola or Grapeseed Oil 1/3 Cup Turbinado or Raw Sugar 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Large Egg 1 Tsp...

Friday Four – Peach Shortcakes with Rosé Glaze – 071522

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Peach Shortcakes with Rosé Glaze 2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or All-Purpose Flour) 1/3 Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 TB Baking Powder ½ Tsp Sea Salt ½ Tsp Ground Allspice ¼ Tsp Ground Ginger ¼ Cup Chilled Unsalted...

Friday Four – Spring is Here! Margarita Cupcakes – 041522

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Margarita Cupcakes 11⁄2 Cups Whole Wheat Pastry Flour 2 Tsp Baking Powder 2 Tsp Lime Zest 1⁄2 Cup Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt 1 Cup Sugar 1 Large Egg 4 Large Egg Whites 1⁄2 Cup Grapeseed or Avocado Oil *Margarita Frosting **Lime Garnish Step One...

Friday Four – Chocolate Chili Pecan Cake – 021122

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Chocolate Chili Cake  3⁄4 Cup Fine Raw Sugar plus more for sprinkling pan 1 1⁄2 Cups Pecans, toasted 1⁄2 Lb Bittersweet Chocolate (at least 70%), grated plus more for garnish 2 tsp Vanilla 1⁄2 tsp Ancho Chili Powder 1⁄4 tsp Cayenne 1⁄4 tsp...

Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021

Friday Four – Three Easy, Festive, Fun Holiday Cookies – 121021

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Three Easy Festive Fun Holiday CookiesChocolate Decadence 8 OZ Dark Chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) ¼ Cup Coconut Oil 3 TB Water 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract Pinch of sea salt ¼ Cup Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Pistachios, Chopped Finely Step One Melt chocolate...

Spicy Tuesday – Fudgey Brownies – Vanilla

Spicy Tuesday – Fudgey Brownies – Vanilla

Here’s an easy holiday recipe that is perfect to make with “little hands” or with yours! No mixer needed, just a bowl. This recipe doubles well, but just make sure to bake the brownies in 2 pans. They are very soft and fudgey and need a small pan to give them...

Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221

Friday Four – Easy, Dreamy, Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes – 111221

No. 1 : Quick Recipe Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecakes  3 Cups Berries 1 TB Orange Zest 1 TB Orange Liquor 12 oz Neufchatel or Light Cream Cheese, softened ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree 3 TB Nonfat Greek Plain Yogurt 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 Large Egg 2 Large Egg Whites ¼ tsp Fine Sea...