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Orange-Cardamom Sugar Cookies with Bourbon

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Today’s recipe is for my husband Aaron – he’s a big football fan and loves all things sugar and Bourbon. It’s tradition that we stay in for the Super Bowl (usually Chicago gets hit with a huge snow storm on this day every year), and we prepare our favorite snacks together and welcome whoever wants to join us! Typically our spread consists of wings, homemade pretzels & dips, buffalo chicken dip, charcuterie, and some sort of sweet treat. This years sweet treats are Orange-Cardamom Sugar Cookies with Bourbon. Continue reading “Orange-Cardamom Sugar Cookies with Bourbon” →

February 3, 2019

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Croatian Fritule – Cinco De Mayo Style

Happy Cinco De Mayo!

I love love love Mexican food and could eat it every single day! When I was thinking about what I wanted to bake for Cinco De Mayo, I thought about Fritule, which is basically a Croatian donut hole, and I realized I could tweak a few ingredients to give it some Cinco De Mayo spirit 🙂 I also want to share the authentic Croatian Fritule recipe with you so check them both out! Continue reading “Croatian Fritule – Cinco De Mayo Style” →

May 5, 2017June 2, 2017

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Quick Cannoli Dip

It’s time for another “Dip Party” at the office with my work fam! All “Dip Parties” need dessert dips right?! I found this super quick, easy, and delicious recipe for a Cannoli Dip from all recipes – I highly suggest you try it during your next party! Continue reading “Quick Cannoli Dip” →

March 7, 2017May 3, 2017

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Croatian Chocolate Ice Squares (Ledene Kocke)

It’s been too long since I’ve baked a Croatian treat! One of the things I love most about Croatian desserts is the layering – you’ll find that so many of these desserts are delicately layered, beautiful bars and some are airy and creamy. Today I’m baking Ledene Kocke which is known as Chocolate Ice Squares. Continue reading “Croatian Chocolate Ice Squares (Ledene Kocke)” →

February 12, 2017May 3, 2017

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Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard & Cheesy Jalapeño Dipping Sauces

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Go Pats!

Today I have a savory, homemade baked treat that’s perfect for a Super Bowl party – pretzel bites. I have been craving soft, warm pretzels lately so I’m super excited to make some of my own.

I found this yummy pretzel bite + cheesy jalapeño dipping sauce combination on Pinterest from CarlsbadCravings which she adapted from Alton Brown. I followed this recipe exactly for the pretzels (and they turned out amazing), and I modified the cheese dip sauce which you can see below. Continue reading “Pretzel Bites with Honey Mustard & Cheesy Jalapeño Dipping Sauces” →