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Nutella and Pumpkin Mini Cheesecake Bites & Review of Nutella Cafe Chicago

. Throughout autumn I always think of seasonal pumpkin recipes. Although I've never been fond of pumpkin pie, I do enjoy small pumpkin treats such as pumpkin brownies. So when I found this recipe for Nutella and Pumpkin Mini Cheesecake Bites, I knew that this would be a recipe that I had to try. Most of us have a food love affair going on with Nutella right? This gooey, chocolatey, Italian ingredient was the clincher that made this recipe grab my attention ...

If you love Nutella as much as my family loves Nutella, you are going to go absolutely crazy over these amazing rich, fudgy Nutella brownies! The added creamy hazelnut spread turns a good brownie into a magnificent brownie. You're going to need one tall, cold glass of milk or ice-cold water to enjoy these rich fudgy treats! These brownies are true fudge brownies and certainly not dry cake-like brownies. The photos say it all: ooey, gooey, fudgy decadence. True chocolate perfection! ...

Classic Pumpkin Roll

The moment that I took my first bite of a classic Pumpkin Roll, I instantly loved it! The moistness of the seasonal pumpkin and spice flavors in the moist cake wrapped around a creamy, sweet filling was simply irresistible. It’s a classic autumn recipe that everyone welcomes. Just like you do, my family has a…

Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel Streusel Topping

If you like apple pies and tortas, then you are going to LOVE this Rustic Apple Crostata with Caramel Streusel Topping . . . an Italian take on pie (with a twist of German flair that I added for my German-Scottish husband)! Last month I made a peach crostata with the last harvest of peaches…

Fresh Green Haricots Verts with Roasted Vegetables

For me, the color green is probably the most beautiful color on earth! And Fresh Green Haricots Verts with Roasted Vegetables highlights a vivid, yet deep hue of green so beautiful when plated next to any entree! Actually, they just may steal the visual show! When I lived in Arizona, someone once said to me in…

How To Roast and Freeze Red Peppers

It’s time for a bumper crop of peppers in your gardens, farmers’ markets, and food stores! So if you want to preserve those garden-fresh peppers to enjoy all winter long, then I’m here to help you learn how to roast and freeze red peppers to use and enjoy later! (or any color of…