Tag : Chocolate & Cocoa

Berry Pretzel Fluff Dessert

If you're asked to bring dessert to a summer potluck, this is the perfect recipe. It can be made ahead and you don't have to heat...

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Sweet ‘n’ Sour Ribs

If you're looking for a change from typical barbecue ribs, you'll enjoy this recipe my mom always prepared on birthdays and special...

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Slow-Cooker Rice Porridge

We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This not-too-sweet treat is...

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Roasted Cheddar Herb Almonds

I prepared these one Christmas for my son, who was on a low-carb diet. I was afraid he'd be disappointed because he couldn't eat holiday...

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Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast

I've always tried to make cooking fun—for myself, my daughters and my grandchildren. Cooking also teaches children the importance...

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Butter Pecan Syrup

My family loves butter pecan anything, and this recipe is perfect over vanilla ice cream, cake or waffles. It's a special treat my...

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Spinach Manicotti with Ham

Everyone raves when I serve this. It’s like something you’d find at a fine Italian restaurant, but can quickly cook at home instead....

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Caramel Havarti

Havarti cheese is a wonderful dessert cheese and is made even better by pecans, caramel topping and apples. This recipe is elegant...

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Individual Italian Frittatas

The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet. This Italian spin with added salami, roasted...

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Ruby Grape Pie

My wife, Paula, and I produce red and green seedless table grapes on our 75-acre vineyard. Our crop is wonderful eaten out-of-hand...

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Zippy Breaded Pork Chops

Need a perky update for baked breaded pork chops? These chops with ranch dressing and a light breading will bring a delightful zing...

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Creepy Spiders

Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"

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