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BUTTERMILK VANILLA BEAN MOCHI DONUTS
Have you tried Mochi Donuts yet? Well take this as a sign to go grab some Mochiko and tapioca starch to make these light, chewy and...
Dora Cavallo
Feb 6, 20233 min read
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TRIPLE CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT COOKIES
Is there any better combination than chocolate and peppermint? Before you answer that question, do yourself a favor and make a batch of...
Dora Cavallo
Dec 12, 20222 min read
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APPLE GALETTE with SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE
Galettes are one of my favorite recipes to make and this Apple Galette with Salted Caramel Sauce is the quintessential autumn dessert. ...
Dora Cavallo
Nov 9, 20224 min read
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BLACK COCOA SUGAR COOKIES (aka bats & cats)
I guess it is no surprise that I love Halloween and cats (and bats too) So I had to make some special Halloween cookies and make them cat...
Dora Cavallo
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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ICED PUMPKIN SPICE SCONES
When I had my wholesale bakeshop, scones were always on the menu. I always made Buttermilk and Cream Scones and one that was seasonal....
Dora Cavallo
Oct 3, 20222 min read
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BROWN SUGAR POT DE CREME
This Brown Sugar Pot de Creme recipe was one of the first I learned as a newly hired pastry cook. The trend at that time was to update...
Dora Cavallo
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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PEACHBERRY CRUMB BARS
This is the time of year when summer is winding down and I am savoring all the beautiful produce before it disappears. These Peachberry...
Dora Cavallo
Aug 23, 20222 min read
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S'MORES SHEET CAKE
S'mores are the quintessential summer treat aren't they? I was feeling cheeky and transformed this classic favorite into a luscious cake....
Dora Cavallo
Aug 15, 20223 min read
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HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKERS
Graham Crackers are a nostalgic treat for me and it always reminds me of long summer days. I especially enjoyed the version with cinnamon...
Dora Cavallo
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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BLUEBERRY AND ALMOND GALETTE
I always prefer making galettes to pies and this Blueberry and Almond Galette is one of my absolute favorites. I am not going to pretend...
Dora Cavallo
Aug 2, 20223 min read
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ORANGE GLAZED CHOCOLATE ROLLS
Sometimes I think the key to happiness is a Cinnamon Roll in the morning, but what if there was a chocolate version? No cinnamon in...
Dora Cavallo
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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LEMON POPPYSEED BLUEBERRY BABKA
Lemon Poppyseed Blueberry Babka is a mouthful. Did I mention that there is sourdough in it too? Yes all the good things in one beautiful...
Dora Cavallo
Apr 11, 20223 min read
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BROWN BUTTER GRAPEFRUIT MADELEINES
I find madeleines irresistible. I love their shell shapes that are so pretty and elegant and make you feel like you are having a dainty...
Dora Cavallo
Apr 3, 20222 min read
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MIXED BERRY MUFFINS
Muffins are always a great mood lifter and these Mixed Berry Muffins make me so happy. They are scrumptious and make a delicious snack or...
Dora Cavallo
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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BROWN SUGAR PECAN BISCOTTI
I often think that biscotti don't get the attention they deserve. They are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea and make a...
Dora Cavallo
Jan 23, 20222 min read
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APPLE CIDER YOGURT DONUTS
Is there a season for doughnuts? If they are Apple Cider Donuts then I say once I pull out my sweaters, I begin to crave these yummy...
Dora Cavallo
Oct 26, 20213 min read
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TOMATO GOAT CHEESE TART
If you are like me, you like recipes that look fancy but are really easy to make. Case in point, this Tomato Goat Cheese Tart. It's not...
Dora Cavallo
Jul 15, 20212 min read
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PLUM UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
When the weather starts to warm up, the fruits I most look forward to are stone fruits, especially plums. Growing up in California, we...
Dora Cavallo
May 25, 20212 min read
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PEPPER JACK CHEESE CRACKERS
One of the easiest snacks I make for my family are cheese crackers. They are simple, fast and great to grab on the go. I thought it would...
Dora Cavallo
Apr 29, 20212 min read
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LEMON BLUEBERRY LAYER CAKE
If there is a flavor combination I cannot resist, it's lemon and blueberry. If you haven't noticed I have had a long love affair with...
Dora Cavallo
Apr 25, 20213 min read
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