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Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Banana Chocolate Chip Bread

Truth be told, I was quite the baker of not the healthiest of goodies, before I mended my ways...with banana chocolate chip bread being one of my most requested specialties. After much thought and experimentation, (including some failed endeavors), I have reworked this bread recipe...

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Dark Chocolate Fantasy Cheesecake

Dark Chocolate Fantasy Cheesecake

Admittedly indulgent, but so perfectly suited for “that” special occasion! Using a high-quality dark chocolate makes all the difference between just a good chocolate cheesecake and chocolate cheesecake oblivion.

Recipe Adapted from: Creamy NY-Style Cheesecakeby Meal Planning Maven

Yield: 12 to 16...

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Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions

Dress up plain green beans by letting them soak up the sweetness of caramelized onions. Sure, just steaming or boiling beans is faster, but with just a few extra steps your green beans will be exploding with flavor, hopefully causing your kids to...

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Cinnamon-Infused Pears with Pomegranate Syrup

Cinnamon-Infused Pears with Pomegranate Syrup

Here is a totally elegant, yet incredibly easy holiday dessert which will “wow” your guests. Consider baking the pears and preparing the syrup ahead. Then at dessert time, let everyone have fun creating their own “sweet ending!”

Recipe adapted from The POM Council...

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