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Chonky Boys: The Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches that Scream Summer!

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Featuring my thick and nuggy Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookies, these ice cream sandwiches are the stuff that summer dreams are made of.  If you've ever had the Cookie Ice Cream Sandwich at Disneyland , you are going to LOVE these!  These big and bold chocolate chip cookies are based on a recipe from my culinary school studies at Auguste Escoffier, but with a few modifications to give them that Jennuine touch.  They make the perfectas book for a fat slice of real vanilla bean ice cream.  And those mini chips?  You just gotta have that extra cronch! Thank goodness this recipe only makes 8 sandwiches, otherwise I would be eating them for breakfast lunch and dinner.  This way, my big family can help save me from my inner child diet-saboteur.   Print With Image Without Image Chonky Boy Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches Yield: 8 Author: Jenn Erickson Loaded with chocolate chips and buttery, brown-sugary vanilla flavor, these mall-sized cookies form a perfect partnership with a
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PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB CAKE -- Your guests will "gobble" it up!

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Hi there friends!  Can I interest you in some  PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB CAKE? It's   a delicate and tender cake topped with loads of delicious, buttery crumbs with just the right amount of pumpkin and spices.  This delightful treat can be baked days in advance, and is the perfect breakfast or brunch item for a quiet morning after the big feast. My recipe is being featured today at Ucreate Foods .  If you love to bake, cook, or simply ogle some mouthwatering culinary creations, Ucreate Foods is a blog you won't want to miss.  Please stop by, pick up my PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB CAKE recipe, and say hello to Tyra, the creative force behind Ucreate Foods .  Click the link below to be on your way: PUMPKIN SPICE CRUMB CAKE -------------------------------------------------------------- I've linked-up this recipe at the "Quit Eating Out" Saturday Swap!
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Pumpkin Pie Topped Cheesecake -- Two classic desserts in ONE!

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Pumpkin Pie?  Cheesecake?  Pumpkin Pie?  Cheesecake?  Ohhhh... the choices!  Well, now you don't have to choose.  I've combined a delicious classic cheesecake on a chocolate cookie crust with a perfect pumpkin pie.  And I threw in a handful of mini chocolate chips too.  Why?  Why not! PUMPKIN PIE TOPPED CHEESECAKE makes one 9" pie/cake For the Crust: 18 chocolate graham cracker squares (approx. 1 sleeve) 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 6 Tablespoons salted butter For the Cheesecake: 16 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips For the Pumpkin Pie: 1 15oz. can Pumpkin Puree 2/3 cup light brown sugar 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 4 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup evaporated milk Preheat oven to 375 Step 1:  Crush chocolate grahams to a fine meal in a food processor or in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin or kitchen mallet.  It should yield appr
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THE DIY LIFE ezine -- Holiday Recipes, Crafts and ideas for inspired entertaining

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It was like getting an early Christmas present when I was asked by the crafty gals at the DIY Club to be a contributor to their November/December issue of THE DIY LIFE .  This double-issue is loaded with holiday recipes, tutorials for making incredible homemade gifts, entertaining and tablescape ideas -- an inspiration with every turn of the page!  I must admit, I was feeling a little grinchy yesterday (it was Monday, and I had jury duty for Pete's sake) but after reading THE DIY LIFE my heart warmed right up, and had you been a fly on the wall, you may have even caught me whistling a few bars of " Jingle Bell Rock " while doing the dishes! Click to launch the full edition in a new window Publisher Software from YUDU Inside the issue, you can take a virtual tour of this year's Country Living Fair: Learn to make felted acorns: Get tips for Successful Holiday Serving: Find an easy and elegant tutorial fo
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FALL IN LOVE WITH -- SALTED & CHOCOLATE DIPPED TAMARIND CARAMELS

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It was on an impromptu jaunt to Mexico a few years ago where I had my first taste of Tamarind.  My husband, his cousins and I were in the car, air conditioning blasting, as we sat for hours in traffic that had come to a standstill just a few miles from the border.  We were thankful to the vendors, wandering the sea of stranded motorists, who, over the course of several hours kept our spirits high with a steady stream of treats including churros, flavored ices, and pan dulce.  The confection that stands out most in memory, however, is the tangy, sweet and salty tamarind lollipop that kept me occupied and rather intrigued for the duration of our captivity. If you're not familiar with tamarind , it is a legume that grows on trees in Asia, Africa and in the tropics.  The fruit inside the pod is a fleshy, tangy pulp that becomes sweeter as the pod matures.  It is used in cuisines throughout Africa, Asia, South & Central America, India and Mexico. In Mexico, it is candied, d
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HAPPY VETERANS DAY

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On behalf of my family, I'd like to thank all the men and women who have served our country, and all the families  currently making sacrifices on our behalf. Thank You!
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IT'S HIP TO BE SQUARE -- Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fennel Pollen

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Do you love chocolate?  Do you enjoy creamy, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles, but get sticker shock when you see them in the illuminated "jewelry" cases in boutique candy shops?  The ingredients for a perfect chocolate truffle couldn't be simpler, and they're easy to make at home -- no special equipment or culinary training required. Once you learn the basics, you can experiment with shapes, techniques, and flavors. FENNEL POLLEN Truffles have gotten wildly gourmet in recent years with everything from spicy chiles to lavender, exotic salts, and even bacon!  I recently had the opportunity to work with a new ingredient, Fennel Pollen , which was provided to me by Marx Foods .   Fennel pollen ?  It's exactly what you probably guessed:  pollen harvested from the flowers of fennel plants.  Unlike fennel seeds, the texture of fennel pollen is delicate.  It has an exquisite anise-like aroma and smooth flavor that is the perfect compliment to dark ch
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WHAT'S ON YOUR CHEESE PLATE? DRESS IT UP WITH THESE EASY LAYERED BRIE RECIPES

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Will you be attending any holiday parties or potlucks in the coming weeks?  Or, are you hosting a little shindig of your own?  If you like to "make an impression" without having to spend a semester in culinary school, or all day in the kitchen, consider adding one of these festive and easy-to-make bries to your menu. You can find my recipes and a full tutorial being  hosted by Jamee of " A NEW KIND OF NORMAL ". Just click HERE !
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