Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Mango Coconut Whipped Cream Pie

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Every so often I absolutely crave coconut. I usually make Coconut Macaroons… they’re a favorite around our house. But this Mango Coconut Cream Pie sure did the trick for my craving! I used a store bought pie crust, but feel … Continue reading →

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Corn Flake Cookies

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  I’ve been doing a lot of baking lately. Actually, a lot of cooking in general, as I’m sure most  people have. I always like to have a sweet bite in the house. I change it up every week, and … Continue reading →

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Dutch Baby Pancake

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This pancake is super easy & so much fun to make! I love watching it puff up… and it’s delicious, too.  If you’ve never made one before, give it a try. I’d love to hear from you, if you do. … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Fig Cake

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Chocolate Fig Cake

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I’m happy to say that I had more figs this year from our tree than ever before. Figs and Chocolate make this cake dense and decadent, with a rich texture. It was incredible. I made a simple mascarpone cream to … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

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Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies

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Hello ~ ~ It’s been way too long since I’ve posted on Saucy Girls Kitchen. Since opening our cafe (www.TheCuriousKitchen.net), my blog/website has taken a back seat. I’ve felt sad neglecting it! So, I’m back with a delicious cookie recipe … Continue reading →

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Walnut Raisin Cookies

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Makes 2 dozen INGREDIENTS 2 sticks Butter, softened ¾ cup granulated Sugar ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda ½ tsp Ground Cardamom ½ tsp Ground … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

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These cookies are soft and chewy in the center and crispy on the edges. Peanut Butter perfection! INGREDIENTS 1 cup Peanut Butter 1 cup Butter, softened 1 cup White Sugar 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed 1 tsp pure Vanilla Extract … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Chocolate Cake

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Double chocolate cake. A chocolate lovers dream. This is my sweet craving! Perfect with an ice cold glass of Almond Milk. One of my secret baking tips to make any cake extra moist… evenly brush about 1/3 cup simple syrup … Continue reading →

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Almond Caramel Cake

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Almond Caramel Cake

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This cake is deliciously dense and rich, all while being gluten-free! Makes one 9-inch cake INGREDIENTS For the Pan: 1 Tbsp Butter, softened 2 Tbsp Sugar For Cake: 4 Tbsp Butter, salted 1/2 cup Brown Sugar 2 cups Almond Flour … Continue reading →

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Nutty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Nutty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These dense chewy oatmeal cookies are loaded with nuts, raisins and milk chocolate. They are my go-to cookie when I’m craving something sweet. Not only are they delicious, they’ve got plenty of fiber with 3 cups of oatmeal. They also … Continue reading →

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Bienenstich Cake (Bee Sting Cake)

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Bienenstich Cake (Bee Sting Cake)

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When I taught a German cooking class a few days ago at The Curious Kitchen we made this cake. There was enough for all the participants and a tiny piece left for me to sample. Just let me say that … Continue reading →

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Pecan Oat Cake

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Pecan Oat Cake

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This easy cake is nutty and dense with the most incredible texture (achieved by the coconut sugar and oat flour). Honestly, I couldn’t stop eating it. It’s delicious on it’s own, but I made a quick caramel sauce to drizzle … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Rolls

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Nothing beats warm Cinnamon Rolls fresh out of the oven! You will be amazed how easy these are to make and they only take about 12 minutes to bake… but in that little bit of time they will also fill … Continue reading →

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