Tag Archives: valentine’s day

Strawberry blondies

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I have to confess: I don’t think I had ever had a blondie before about a year ago, when my former neighbor made some. And I was totally missing out, y’all. Blondies are like brownies without chocolate — perfect for … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

I’m sure all you romantics, lover of hearts, and wearers of pink and red are well aware, but Valentine’s Day is coming. Like, soon. I’m going to have a new recipe or two for you before then, but in the … Continue reading →

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Heart tarts

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Back in August, Meagan of Scarletta Bakes made some really cool avocado pop tarts. And while I never really liked Pop Tarts that much when I was little (shocking, right? Especially since my brother liked them), they did grow on … Continue reading →

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Quick and spicy chocolate mousse

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

Well, I couldn’t very well give you a big list of Valentine’s recipes and not include at least one chocolate item. But after the macarons, I figured you didn’t want something else super involved. So this is not traditional chocolate … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and champagne macarons

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

I may not be very traditional when it comes to Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like strawberries and champagne every once in a while. And strawberries and champagne in cookie form? Even better. I’ve actually made these … Continue reading →

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Raspberry cupcakes with blood orange buttercream

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

I don’t like sappy romantic comedies. I’m not into greeting cards. I don’t want a heart-shaped box of chocolates. I think giving someone red roses on Valentine’s Day is a cop-out (I’ll take peonies or tulips, thanks). The fact that … Continue reading →

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Red velvet cupcakes

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

You know what today is, right? Arizona’s 99th birthday! What better way to celebrate that — and that other holiday — than red velvet cupcakes? You need cake flour for this recipe, and I thought I had a whole box. … Continue reading →

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