Desserts & Baking |
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Double Almond Breakfast Muffins
These scrumptious muffins taste great and are filled with essential nutrients to help jump start your day! Whip up a batch to get your morning going and triple the almond ante by spreading almond butter on half a freshly baked muffin. Makes 15 muffins.
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Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake
This recipe is inspired by a cranberry pie from Sarah Chase’s book Cold Weather Cooking. My friend Barbara Liberman calls it “easy cake”—I call it delicious. It’s even better served warm with vanilla ice cream. Serves 6 to 8.
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Toffee Squares
This is another of those always-popular cookie-exchange selections: Toffee-laced squares appeal to just about everyone. Dress them up a little by weaving lengths of gold metallic ribbon through the stacked cookies. To heighten the toffee flavor, substitute toffee baking bits for half of the chopped almonds. Makes 48 squares.
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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Caramelized Mango Buttercream
Make these delectable cupcakes from chef Bobby Flay's new cookbook. Makes 12 cupcakes.
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Bran Peach and Raspberry Crisp
A hearty dessert the whole family will enjoy. Makes 4 servings.
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Yummy Bread Pudding with Wild Blueberry Sauce
This warm dessert is perfect for a cool autumn night. Serves 6.
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French Toast Grilled Cheese
Serve this decadent French toast at breakfast or even as a dessert. Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes
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Cranberry Almond Loaf
This gluten-free cranberry almond loaf is amazing by itself or try jazzing it up as the bread for a turkey club sandwich. Makes: 1 loaf.
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Chocolate Pecan Tart
A decadent end to any meal. Serves 6 to 8.
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Banana Bites
This light dessert is fun for children to make. It works best with slightly underripe bananas.
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New Brunswick Blueberry, Lemon and White Chocolate Bread Pudding with Maple Cream Sauce
This warm comforting dessert is great for any occasion. Bursting with blueberry flavour perfectly matched with the zing of lemons and the rich maple sauce, it will make any mother feel special! Makes 6 servings. Prep. time: 27 mins Cooking time: 1 hr, 15 mins
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Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
Just when the kids thought cupcakes were fun enough…baked in ice cream cones they’re even better! This easy one-bowl batter can be made in both chocolate and vanilla versions to make everyone happy. Makes 12 cupcakes. Prep. time: 15 to 20 mins Cooking time: 30 mins
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Rhubarb Pistachio Crisp
The pistachios add an interesting taste and texture to this crumble topping, which works with all types of fruit. Serves 6.
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Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bites
Don't feel guilty about indulging in these bite-size brownies because the applesauce keeps them moist without the added fat. The chocolatey taste is accented with a hint of raspberry. They freeze well and are great for take-along snacks or for a dessert tray. Makes 24.
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Chocolate Walnut Gelato
A yummy cool treat for a hot summer day! Makes 8 servings.

