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Super Easy Cinnamon Swirl Bread

I’ve been craving some cinnamon bread, but I’m not fond of raisins and the loaves in the store, well, all have raisins. And I just happened to have some frozen white bread dough in the freezer – This bread is … Continue reading

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Easy Chicken Shawarma

It’s National Shawarma Day! A day to celebrate the middle-eastern meats, bursting with warm and smoky aromas that fill your mouth with delight! Originating in Turkey, shawarma means to turn. Traditionally various meats were marinated in spices and cooked slowly … Continue reading

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South Dakota Apple Kuchen

South Dakota – Home to the Black Hills and Mt. Rushmore. And the place that has declared Kuchen it’s state dessert. Kuchen? What is kuchen? It’s a delicious coffee cake like pastry filled with custard and fruit. It tastes sort … Continue reading

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Sourdough Monkey Bread

Ever had monkey bread? It’s that bread made of cinnamon sugar balls all cooked up together. But why is it called Monkey Bread? No one really seems to know. When I tried to find the answer I read things like … Continue reading

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Churro Inspired Edible Dessert Cups

When I lived in Southern California we visited Baja on a regular basis.  One of my kids’ favorite treats were the churros you can by on the stands.  In case you don’t know what a churro is, it’s sort of … Continue reading

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