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Chocolate Oblivion Tart

 Long before the California food revolution began, my mother was given one of these dazzling tarts as a gift. It was a predecessor of the

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Tin Roof Ice Cream

 My grandsons were asking my daughter for stories about her childhood and she told them about the box freezer her grandparents kept in their basement

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Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse Tart

While this recipe involves some time and dedication, it isn’t difficult. It was inspired by a recipe in Sunset magazine, which I’ve adapted. For instance,

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Gooey Brownies

This recipe is actually a classic recipe that I got off of the Baker’s unsweetened chocolate box. I use 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract

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Rose Red Velvet Cake

Courtesy of Rose Levy Beranbaum, Real Baking With Rose I long resisted the charms of Rose Red Velvet Cake, believing it to be merely a

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Mississippi Mud Bars

I found this recipe in the food section of our local newspaper and couldn’t resist sharing it. It sounds so completely, deliciously, sinful !!

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Snowy White Chocolate Ganache

Courtesy of Ed Engoron and Mary Peabody, from Chocolatique (Perseus; 2011) Ed says that white chocolate ganache is perfect for putting in his recipe for

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Gift of the Gods Cake

Courtesy of Susie Norris, author of Chocolate Bliss Susie says, This is my favorite fudge cake. It is light, but also buttery, chocolaty, soft, and

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