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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Within the next two weeks, I should have a skeleton of a kitchen – cabinets and counters, but no cabinet faces, doors, or trim. So excited!
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In the meantime, however, I’m forced to dig through my archives – across several computers – for older photos and recipes that I have not yet posted. In today’s case, this recipe was featured in my first cook book, The Spirited Baker. The photos were taken prior to publication, with the aim of being the divider page for the “Fancy” chapter.
Well, I had a change of heart, went with that gorgeous photo of the truffles instead, and have been sitting on these photos ever since. Time to share! |
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There are so many different ways to make a traditional dinner favorite – ravioli – into a new dessert favorite. Dough and filling types can be mixed and matched, cooking method can vary – baked, boiled, deep fried – and various different sauces can be used.
Dessert ravioli can be a little more labor intensive than some other recipes, but the effort is worth it! Dessert ravioli is something unique and unexpected. With a little creativity in presentation, it can really be a
showstopper for your guests! Try serving it in martini glasses, with a light drizzling of sauce.
Enjoy this recipe? Be sure to check out The Spirited Baker for more types of dessert ravioli, fillings, sauces… as well as many other tasty desserts!
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Posted in Adults Only! (Boozy), Chocolate, Desserts, Entertaining Ideas, Recipes, Spirited Baking, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments »
Friday, December 30th, 2011
New Years Eve is just a few days away! One thing is certain, from reading Twitter, Facebook, and the net in general – melted chocolate is factoring into celebration plans in a BIG way!
In preparation for this blog entry, I put out the call for questions on Twitter and Facebook – and you guys had some good ones! Chocolate can be an incredibly finicky thing, so I’m happy to be able to provide some answers!
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Monday, December 19th, 2011
Less than a week to go until Christmas, and still so many reasons to bake loom ahead. Hostess gifts for holiday parties… a good spread for your own holiday party. Christmas dinner. Last minute holiday gifts… New Years’ Eve!
If you’re sitting here, still not sure what to make, you’re about to be hit with the inspiration that you’re hoping for!
I have gone through all of my past blog posts and culled the absolute best recipes for the holidays – all linked here (click on the photos)! Cookies, Candies, Truffles, Bars, and Desserts.
Happy Holidays!
- Marie & Michael
PS: Be sure to take a photo of anything that you make from our recipes, and post it to our Facebook page! We love seeing what you come up with!
Now, on to the recipes…
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Monday, December 12th, 2011
| Here’s another one of those recipes that is so minimalist in both ingredients and preparation, I’m a little embarrassed to post it. Much like my Honey Dill Dipping Sauce Recipe, it may be simple and easy, but it’s a hometown memory for me.
I always enjoy exposing people to “new” ideas – even if only new to them!
Clodhoppers are a very well known candy back home in Canada. One Winnipegger wanted to market his grandmother’s candy, got together with a childhood friend of his, and got to work. Within a few years, the candy was selling all over Canada.
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The candy is apparently no longer made in Winnipeg, having been sold to a company on the West Coast – and I’ve since become allergic to gluten, rendering these treats toxic to me – but I’ll never forget em. Super, super addictive stuff.
Was thinking of them, the other day. I’ve never seen them here in the USA, so I decided to create a homemade version for my husband. The proportions turned out beautifully!
Clodhoppers have only 3 simple ingredients – white chocolate, cashews, and graham crackers – and they whip up in no time. Have bowls of this out at holiday parties, or package them up for a hostess gift, stocking stuffer, or “Thank you” that your friends and family will love!
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