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Radishes with Herb Butter

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:42:30 +0000

I love entertaining. I love having a full house full of friends and family. I love cooking for them and trying new recipes out on them. I spend a lot of time planning the main course and dessert (obviously), but always forget to add appetizers to my menu. I realize

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German Chocolate Parfaits

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:36:30 +0000

My favorite flavor for birthday cake is German Chocolate. The pecans, the coconut, the chocolate – it’s a combination of flavors I can never refuse and has influenced my taste in everything from ice cream to candy bars. But traveling with a full blown cake for a picnic or poolside

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Green Chile Pork Carnitas

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:01 +0000

Whenever I haul my slow cooker from its back-up storage spot in my basement, fill it with pork and spices and turn it on, less than an hour later, I’m promising that wonderful little appliance that I will personally build it a shelf of honor right smack in the middle

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S’mores in a Jar

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:51:31 +0000

I have a collection of jars. Some are big, some are small, but all of them seem to have their purposes in my kitchen. Some are from canning and others are from my favorite store-bought jams. I tend to save them all and use them for leftovers, salad dressings and

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Chocolate Shortbread Roses

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:39:47 +0000

These colorful Chocolate Shortbread Roses are perfect for spring. They combine three of our favorite things – chocolate, shortbread and rich, buttery frosting. Chocolate Shortbread Roses By Karyn, Pint Sized Baker Makes 36 Cookies Chocolate Shortbread Ingredients: 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 2

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Lemon Coconut Cake in a Jar

realbutter — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:26:12 +0000

You have seen them everywhere. Cute little cakes in a jar. You know what? They are really easy to make. If I can make cute cakes in a jar, I guarantee that you can too. It is really a concept, and the important part is the assembly. I tested a

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

realbutter — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:54:17 +0000

Plan on entertaining this summer? Kick your summer party season off right with this buttery pineapple upside down cake. Arranging the cherries and pineapples in simple but striking design will impress your guests as the cakes is flipped over! Pineapple Upside Down Cake By Taylor Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 tablespoons

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Key Lime Pie in a Jar

realbutter — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:33:11 +0000

Almost nothing tastes more like summer than a cool slice of tart key lime pie. In this recipe, we’ve used lime curd to provide the perfect amount of pure lime flavor and the airiness of freshly whipped cream to add lightness to the otherwise heavy filling. Layering the dessert in

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Hot Fudge & Peanut Parfaits

realbutter — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:27:29 +0000

Layer luscious homemade hot fudge sauce with cold vanilla ice cream and salty peanuts to create Hot Fudge & Peanut Parfaits – the ultimate, decadent dessert! This easy-yet-impressive recipe is made with fridge, freezer and pantry staples like butter, vanilla ice cream and salted peanuts, and will satisfy any craving

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Cookies & Coffee Parfaits

realbutter — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:33:57 +0000

Coffee and chocolate are a classic combination that comes together easily in this deliciously rich layered dessert featuring a buttery chocolate mousse and rich chocolate pound cake soaked with coffee liqueur. It’s a perfect treat to serve as the finale for your next casual dinner party. And since the components

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