Honey Poppy Seed Cookies

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You probably won’t be surprised that the way to my heart has always been through soft, chewy cookies. One of my earliest memories involving cookies revolves around one that my friends’ mom used to make. They were fluffy and chewy and oh so delectable! While I could never figure out what gave them the unique…

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Madagascar Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies

chocolate chip cookies with vanilla beans and chocolate chips

Hello, again my Blue Birds, it’s great to see you! You’ve probably had a crazy couple of weeks (haven’t we all), so I thought you might enjoy some tasty recipes! Hopefully, you have as much fun as we do baking, and it helps relieve stress in a delicious way. You’ve come to the right place…

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Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

madagascar vanilla bean cream cheese frosting on vanilla cupcakes

I have always loved frosting! But one thing I don’t love is overpowering sweetness. Most frostings get too sweet, too quickly, BUT… never fear! I have mastered a perfectly balanced frosting that is sure to please even the pickiest dessert connoiseseur. This frosting is incredibly versatile, but we always love it on top of our…

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Vanilla Bean Carrot Cake

Vanilla Bean Carrot Cake next to Vanilla Beans and Extract

Carrot cake has always held a special place in my heart and tummy! I have always favored dense cakes that are jam-packed with beautiful textures and flavors. This cake checks all of those boxes! Before you lose your mind, I have chosen to use pecans in the variation because I hate walnuts. Feel free to substitute…

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Irish Delight Cupcakes Recipe

Irish Delight Cupcakes Stacked on Plates

What could be better than an ice-cold Guinness with a side of Jameson at the end of the day? Having an excuse to enjoy it in the middle of the day!! These cupcakes are a delightful blend of all the best Ireland has given us. A simple, creamy buttercream perfectly tops off the rich, chocolatey…

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting

picture featuring red velvet cupcakes

Holy cupcakes! I personally have never met a cupcake that I didn’t like, but let me tell you; these cupcakes are next level!! I think that red velvet can be easily lost in the sea of cupcake flavors and I am telling you they deserve some love. Don’t know whether your guest likes chocolate or…

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Strawberries & Cream Overnight Rolls

strawberries and cream overnight rolls

By Callie | February 4, 2021 Every household needs to have a tried and true overnight roll recipe! Celebrations, holidays, and weekend mornings are practically begging you to add this to your recipe book! My family has been making these rolls for years, and they are not going anywhere anytime soon. My favorite part about…

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Recipe – Italian Poppy Seed Pull-Apart Bread

By Callie | October 15, 2019 Italian is by far the best genre of food. The flavors are always so crisp and fresh, and not to mention the wine pairings are top-notch! As many of you would probably agree, the bread is one of my favorite things about eating Italian. I love all of the…

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Recipe – Ti-Ti Poppy Seed Blondies

By Callie | September 13, 2019 When I was younger, my dad used to make us the best cookie bars. They were loaded with ooey-gooey chocolate chips and melted in our mouths. I never knew what the real name for them was because he quickly dubbed them Ti-Ti Bars. This came about because my brother…

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Recipe – Sweet Orange Poppy Seed Rolls

By Callie | September 5, 2019 When I was a kid, my mom never failed to make orange rolls on Sunday morning. They may have come out of a can, but they were always the best part of the weekend! While sitting around at a family dinner last weekend we started reminiscing about things from…

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