Chocolate Flan Cake

I have wanted to make this cake for years. For some ridiculous reason it intimidated me. Much like Macarons do .... one day I will make those my b*tch too! The best part of this cake is you can use box cake mix. And you'll definitely need a 12 cup bundt cake pan. I suggest making this cake the day before you plan on serving it. The longer it cools the easier it will release from the pan. Ingredients: 2...

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Best Cake Release!

I found this recipe a while back and when I tried it I was amazed. I have not had a problem with a cake sticking to a pan since! I've been told that it's used it many culinary schools. Wish I would have known years ago. Would have saved me money on those aerosol cooking sprays that don't always work. The formula is simple. Mix  1/2 cup of flour 1/2 cup of shortening (I used good ole Crisco...

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Spicy Chocolate Fudge

There's something wonderful about the combination of sweet and spicy to me. I've been a fan of the "sweet and savory" combination for years. When I first came across this recipe years ago I loved it and saved it. I tend to write down recipes, put them away and forget about them. So as I was going through my recipes, that I keep in a giant binder, I found this one and decided to give it a try. ...

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Chocolate Raspberry Tart

This is not only an easy dessert... but it's also so versatile. I've made it using different types of cookies for the crust and using all kinds of different fruits. I want to add that this is a very rich dessert, so I always serve small slices. And I love that there's no baking involved. The tart pan I used comes in different sizes. I used the 11 inch. Here's a link where you can purchase...

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Chocolate Covered Oreo Molds

I've had these molds for over 15 years and they're still in great condition. They come in a wonderful variety of designs and are made of a very sturdy plastic.  It's a nice way to put together something pretty for parties, bake sales, or holidays without doing so much work. And it's great for getting kids involved too. I used the Smiling Face, Dragonfly and Flower molds Here's a...

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Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

I love this recipe. The way it tastes, the way my house smells when I make it..  O.M.G.     So good! And it's so simple to put together. Here's the ingredients and instructions. 20 to 25 medium size button mushrooms 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick) 3 or 4 cloves of garlic very finely minced 2 TBS of fresh thyme finely minced ( if you’re using dried thyme only use...

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Flower Stones

I'm starting a vegetable garden this spring. I don't know what took me so long to start one...but it's never to late. My neighbor started one last year and she did a great job for her first time. She inspired me to start my own garden. I wanted to create a unique border for it. I found these rocks and after looking at them for days I thought ...Nah too plain. So I thought why not put to good use all...

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