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One Hour Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

by Averie Sunshine on February 1, 2013

This dough just opened up a whole new pizza-making world. It only takes one hour to make and rise. And it’s a now-or-later dough. Make it now or save it for...

January 2013 Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on January 31, 2013

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It’s the last day of the month and time to recap the noteworthy recipes and events from the month: Snickerdoodle Cookie Granola Bars (no-bake, vegan, GF) – These very chewy and...

Carrot Cake Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting

by Averie Sunshine on January 30, 2013

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When it’s done right, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is one of my favorite indulgences. And this is my new favorite recipe for carrot cake. I’m really picky about carrot...

Creamy Cherry and Lemon Bars

by Averie Sunshine on January 29, 2013

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I wanted to make something in the spirit of Valentine’s Day. And use up various baking project leftovers. This is the result. From the Maraschino Cherry White Chocolate Cookies and the...

Coconut Oil White Chocolate Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on January 28, 2013

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I don’t know why I waited this long to make cookies with coconut oil. Cookie baking will never be the same. I’m no stranger to using, cooking, and baking with coconut...

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10 Favorite Chocolate Cake Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on January 27, 2013

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It’s been an amazing week for food holidays. Today, January 27, is National Chocolate Cake Day And earlier in the week was National Peanut Butter Day My two favorite food groups...

Kind Healthy Peanut Butter Snacks Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on January 26, 2013

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In honor of National Peanut Butter Day that was on January 24, Kind Snacks wants to give away their most popular peanut butter goodies. One lucky winner will win: Peanut Butter...

FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on January 25, 2013

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Sleek simplicity describes the FoodSaver V3880 Fully Automatic Vacuum Sealing System (MSRP: $179) The FoodSaver® system keeps food fresh five times longer and prevents freezer burn. It saves money because you can...

Lemon Rosemary Coconut Oil Roasted Vegetables

by Averie Sunshine on January 24, 2013

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Let’s embrace healthy and roast some vegetables. And let’s roast them in coconut oil, because you know, it’s healthy. Whether it was healthy or not, I’d still use coconut oil because...

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on January 23, 2013

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January 24 is National Peanut Butter Day. And it just so happens that I’ve made the best peanut butter cookies of my entire life in honor of it. I am a...