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A holiday literary themed recipe, this decadent butterbeer pumpkin float based on the Harry Potter books creates a magic all its own.

Recipes, Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaDecember 1, 2021Harry Potter, drinks, recipes, eats, butterbeer, pumpkin, christmas, holidayComment

Plum Puff Pinwheels

These puffed pinwheels stuffed with homemade plum jam are inspired by Anne of Green Gables.

RecipesKaz WeidaSeptember 12, 2021plum, cookies, Anne of Green Gables, Books, recipesComment

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts with Bourbon Maple Vanilla Glaze

Come grab a bite of an old-fashioned classic ripped straight from the pages of Laura Ingles Wilder’s book Farmer Boy

RecipesKaz WeidaJanuary 22, 2021Books, doughnuts, donuts, maple syrup, vanilla, buttermilk, desserts, breakfast, Farmer Boy Comment

Ginger & Eggnog Mini Sandwich Cookies

A little spicy and a little sweet, this tiny cookie will keep you from feeling naughty this holiday.

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 25, 2019cookies, eggnog, ginger, holiday, christmasComment

Red Velvet Marshmallows

Get your cup of cheer outfitted with decadent red velvet marshmallows

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 23, 2019christmas, holidays, marshmallow, red velvetComment

Peach Bellini Twists

Get a quick and easy twist on a handmade classic.

RecipesKaz WeidaOctober 26, 2019jam, pie, pie crust, peach, belliniComment

Salted Dark Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Ice Cream

This salted dark cocoa ice cream is part cold part cozy and 100% delicious.

RecipesKaz WeidaMay 30, 2019recipes, ice cream, hot coca, marshmallow, dark chocolate Comment

Pistachio Lime & Cardamom Dutch Baby

Lime and cardamom provide a citrus, spicy twist on this traditional dutch baby.

RecipesKaz WeidaFebruary 26, 2019dutch baby, pancakes, brunch, breakfast, cardamom, pistachios, limeComment

Brown Butter & White Chocolate Blondies with Carrot Cake Swirl

These carrot cake brown butter blondies will give pie a run for its money this Thanksgiving.

RecipesKaz WeidaNovember 16, 2018fall, carrot cake, blondies, cookies, ThanksgivingComment

Orange Marmalade & Irish Whiskey Cakes

Get a taste of the Irish with the sweet, softly fragrant whiskey cakes topped with an orange marmalade glaze.

RecipesKaz WeidaSeptember 11, 2018Irish, Ireland, bundt, cake, whiskey, orange, honey, marmaladeComment

Coffee & Cardamom Churros with Cayenne Chocolate Sauce

Make food fun again with these coffee and cardamom churros.

RecipesKaz WeidaMay 7, 2018churros, chocolate, coffee, recipes, baking, mini, cayenne, cardamomComment

Hazelnut & Orange Blossom Biscotti

These biscotti bring spring into your kitchen by combining the toasty goodness of hazelnuts with the fragrance of orange blossom.

RecipesKaz WeidaApril 16, 2018hazelnut, desserts, biscotti, orange, orange blossomComment

Irish Whiskey French Toast with Coffee Syrup

This St. Patrick's day, booze up your breakfast with a stack of Irish whiskey french toast drenched in coffee syrup and topped with Bailey's whipped cream.

RecipesKaz WeidaMarch 7, 2018breakfast, whiskey, booze, baking, french toast, St. Patrick's Day, holiday, boozy bakingComment

Rose & Himalayan Pink Salt Creme Brulee

Fall in love with your favorite dessert all over again. Get the recipe for this rose infused, pink salted creme brulee.

RecipesKaz WeidaFebruary 13, 2018Valentine's Day, creme brulee, desserts, recipes, rose, saltComment

Salted Stout Double Chocolate Brownies

These beer brownies are the perfect birthday surprise. A little salty, a little sweet, and a whole lotta stout.

RecipesKaz WeidaJanuary 19, 2018brownie, desserts, beer, baking, chocolate Comments

Mocha Peppermint Patties

These homemade peppermint patties make lovely, festive gifts for friends and family.

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 24, 2017peppermint, mocha, candy, recipe, patties, holiday, mint, readers choiceComment

Eggnog Marshmallow Stars

Be the star of your next holiday bash by whipping up a batch of these homemade eggnog marshmallows.

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 22, 2017marshmallow, eggnog, christmas Comment

Kentucky Honey Bourbon Balls

Get your bourbon on this holiday season with this old-school recipe for pecan studded, choclate dipped, bourbon soaked candies.

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 21, 2017candy, christmas, bourbon, pecan, readers choiceComment

Apple Pie Madeleines

This Thanksgiving, stick with a fresh, French take on a traditional recipe.

RecipesKaz WeidaNovember 20, 2017Thanksgiving, french, madeleines, apples, apple pie, desserts, cookies, cake Comment

Pumpkin Spice Latte Petit Fours

These pumpkin spice chai latte petit fours are anything but basic.

RecipesKaz WeidaOctober 8, 2017pumpkin spice latte, Pumpkin spice, pumpkin, petit foursComment

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