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Cakey gingerbread squares with molasses, fresh orange zest, and warm holiday spices. Tender old-fashioned gingerbread, dusted with powdered sugar for a snowy finish.

Black Russian brownies stacked with Kahlua, vodka, and a whisper of black pepper for a fudgy, boozy bite. Named for the cocktail, walnut-studded, and built on unsweetened chocolate so the cocoa keeps its bitter edge.

High-fiber whole wheat buttermilk pancakes brightened with a hit of orange zest. Nutty, tender, and naturally wholesome. A 30-minute breakfast that feels indulgent.

Unlike classic hummus, this one is made with chickpea, almond butter and light sour cream. It tastes incredibly creamy and delcious. If you are a big fan of all of these three ingredients, this hummus should on your to-make list. Enjoy :)

Because the chocolate is the star in this recipe, spring for the good stuff, like Valrhona or E. Guittard. You can enjoy the muffins as a snack, or at brunch with some crème fraîche or clotted cream instead of normal muffin accompaniments.

Tender chicken breast pieces and sliced mushrooms in a lovely Marsala wine sauce. Great over pasta or with risotto.

Butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, marshmallows and nuts. Guarenteed to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Thin, snappy chocolate wafers with deep cocoa flavor and a dusting of powdered sugar turn any cookie tin into a bakery showpiece. Chilling the dough overnight makes them extra crisp.

Pina colada pound cake folds crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and coconut rum into a buttery bundt, then soaks the warm cake in a rum-pineapple glaze. Tropical dessert all year.

Delicious pork chops are seared in a hot skillet, sugar snap peas are cooked in a flavorful broth, which makes this one-skillet meal that's quick, easy to prepare and perfect for a week day dinner.

Have been making all kinds of macarons recently, certainly has become my new addiction. These chocolate macarons are sandwiched with rich-silky chocolate ganache. They melt in your mouth.

Chocolate pudding brownies use cook-and-serve pudding mix as the cocoa base, giving fudgy bars with a tender crumb and deep chocolate flavor. Topped with powdered sugar.

Melted butter mixed with brown and white sugars creates thick, bakery-style chocolate chip cookies that stay soft in the center with crisp edges when baked at precisely 325°F.

These cute mini tarts are made with sweet cocktail or cherry tomatoes, zucchini, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, drizzled with garlic-infused extra-virgin olive oil. The most simple ingredients create these stunning mini tarts.

A creamy, cheesy hashbrown casserole inspired by Cracker Barrel, topped with a crunchy cornflake crust. Perfect for brunch or as a comforting side dish.

Sweet potatoes wit apple cider, cinnamon and bacon for your slow cooker.