Makes 24 This dessert recipe is one I like because it’s quick to whip together. I like to start with the boxed cupcakes and make them fun and special by frosting them with homemade frosting and decorating them with festive 4th of July colored fruit including raspberries, blueberries and star fruit. The secret though is filling the...

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Serves 6 Ingredients ½ medium granny smith apple, cored and very thinly sliced 1 medium pink lady apple, cored and very thinly sliced 2 Tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ginger pinch of nutmeg 1 teaspoon lemon juice pinch of salt ¾ teaspoon flour 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed and chilled Directions Pre-heat your...

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Serves 8 Ingredients 1 cup coconut, shredded 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground chipotle 1 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoons agave syrup ½ cup pepitas , roasted and salted 8 scoops vanilla ice cream Directions In a small sauté pan over medium, toast coconut for about 5 minutes,...

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Be sure to tune in to Fox Q13 Morning News Friday, April 2nd for some delicious Easter brunch (or dinner) ideas.  Below are the recipes, enjoy and Happy Easter! Jill’s Easter Meals segment on Fox Q13 Morning News Baked Ham with a Honey Bourbon Glaze White Chocolate Citrus Bread Pudding with a Rosemary Caramel Sauce Sonrise...

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Serves 6-8 Make Ahead - Up to 1 day, make the bread pudding through step 3, keep covered in the fridge over night, then continue with step 4.  If you need to you can use 1 ½ cups premade caramel sauce  and heat with a sprig of rosemary.                                   Ingredients 9 cups Challah bread, ½ inch cubes (you can...

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Makes 16                         Ingredients 16 large-medium strawberries 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup white chocolate chips   Directions Wash and pat dry strawberries. In a small microwave safe dish, microwave chocolate for about 1 1/2-2 minutes, stopping ever 20 seconds to stir until...

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I’m a big fan of the sugar cookie recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network. You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a pinch use the pre-made dough from the store. These cookies are great for Valentines Day as well, just use heart shaped cookie cutters. If you are making your cookie dough, add 1/2-3/4 (depending on how minty you like...

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Sometimes you find a recipe that simply can’t be topped!  In this case,  I like to use a sugar cookie recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network.  You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a pinch use the pre-made dough from the store.  I like to give these cookies as a gift to co-workers or my UPS driver, and they are a perfect...

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I make the frosting up to 5 days ahead. Since the cookies are store bought I keep them on hand throughout the holidays so I always have a quick dessert on hand. Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 1/2 cup or 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2 Tablespoons pumpkin puree a scant 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup brown sugar 24 ginger thins or...

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