Oatmeal Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe

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Cookies are my love language. Not only are they great for snacks, I almost always have a way to turn them into breakfast! My very favorite cookie has always been Oatmeal Raisin. There is just something about the rich taste of butter with the brown sugar and oats that satisfy my soul! I was laying…

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Rise & Shine Gluten-Free Muffins Recipe

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We are back, Blue Birds! I apologize for the hiatus in recipes, we have been busy bees over here and are finally getting back in the groove of writing and publishing. We have added a new member to our recipe development staff; together, Kathie and I will continue to bring you all the tasty treats!…

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Pumpkin Spice Tiramisu Recipe

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Another of my favorite fall pairings is pumpkin spice and vanilla bean. We took Tiramisu (one of my all-time favorite desserts), an old Italian classic, and put our own spin on it. This is perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering. 2020 has been a most unusual year for all of us. Baking for loved ones/friends helps…

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Natural Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Recipe

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Creme’ Brulee is a dessert comprised of a rich, silky vanilla bean custard and topped with a strikingly crunchy layer of caramelized sugar.  I learned how to make this decadent dessert from a pastry chef but was always too intimidated to try it myself.  I finally mustered the courage to give it a try on…

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Apple Cream Cheese Tart Recipe

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Autumn is in full swing, as I ponder what desserts to share during this season, I immediately think of crisp apples, cinnamon, and vanilla beans.  Apple Cream Cheese Tart is a delicious combination of a buttery crisp shortbread crust infused with vanilla bean, a creamy cheesecake-like filling, and slices of cinnamon-sugared apples. Excellent warm from…

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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

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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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Best Baking Poppy Seeds

Poppy seeds have been a popular spice for hundreds of years and have many different culinary uses. One of the most popular uses, and the one we enjoy focusing on, is baking. You probably don’t have time to research all of the different types and flavors of poppy seeds, so allow us to help you…

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Poppy Seed Taste

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For such a popular baking spice that has been used for thousands of years, many of us can still learn more about the flavor profile and taste of poppy seeds. Our team is constantly tasting different poppy seeds to determine the quality and flavor profile. These wonderful seeds can be used to many different recipes…

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Baking with Flax Seeds

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By Kristen | Updated December 3, 2024 I first began baking with flax years ago, when I had a customer request vegan baked goods. In order to make my recipes vegan, I would have to find substitutes for butter (not difficult, oil works) and eggs (a bit more tricky). I did some research and quickly…

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