Averie Cooks

Thursday Things & LinkUp

by Averie Sunshine on February 23, 2012

Here are this week’s Thursday Things 1. LorAnn Oils- “Concentrated Flavors (candy oils) for Candy, Chocolate and Baking. The term “candy oil” refers to a type of flavor that is concentrated...

Szechuan Shrimp Stir Fry with Fried Rice

by Averie Sunshine on February 22, 2012

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Yesterday was Fat Tuesday and although I could have have done a Cajun-inspired shrimp and rice stir fry, I went in the Asian direction instead. This dinner went from skillet to...

Marshmallow Madness Cookbook Giveaway – 3 Winners

by Averie Sunshine on February 22, 2012

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I was asked by Quirk Books and Serious Eats to participate in Marsh Madness, a friendly little competition among bloggers. We’re celebrating the launch of Shauna Server’s book, Marshmallow Madness, and...

Sticky Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on February 21, 2012

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Happy Fat Tuesday. It’s also National Sticky Bun Day and boy, do I love a good sticky bun. I especially love Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. The gooey factor, that dough, that frosting....

Caramel and Chocolate Gooey Bars

by Averie Sunshine on February 20, 2012

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I created the world’s gooey-est and stickiest bars when I made these. Or at the very least, the gooey-est bars I’ve ever made, and I’m not complaining. That’s what soap and...

Fit For A President

by Averie Sunshine on February 20, 2012

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Happy President’s Day to everyone celebrating it. If you’re off from work or school, I consider that “celebrating” the day. If you’re at work or school, I think it’s safe to...

Coconut Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

by Averie Sunshine on February 19, 2012

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Last week I was having one of those afternoon cravings for a snack, and I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted, yet nothing I had on hand was really striking my...

Green & Fluffy

by Averie Sunshine on February 18, 2012

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I spent part of Saturday morning playing in the kitchen. With Oreos and green food coloring and marshmallow fluff. I felt like such a kid in a candy store. Literally. Though...

Babycakes Cupcake Maker & Cookbook Giveaway

by Averie Sunshine on February 18, 2012

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen the BabyCakes Products either in stores, online, or on blogs. I purchased mine last fall here. I bought the cake pop...

Mardi Gras Party Recipes

by Averie Sunshine on February 17, 2012

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Can I get a big TGIF. I’m ready for the weekend and it’s supposed to be a nice, sunny weekend in “sunny” San Diego. The last few weekends were rainy but...