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  • A ‘Wicked’-Inspired Dessert: Chocolate Pistachio Candy Bars

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    Inspired by the upcoming movie—and the viral Dubai chocolate bar trend—these Chocolate Pistachio Candy Orbs are wickedly good. And surprisingly easy to make.

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    candacebd
    wicked dessert idea: chocolate pistachio bars in sphere shape

  • Gideon’s Bakehouse-Inspired Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

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    This rich, gooey chocolate chip banana bread has been inspired by the decadent cookies sold at Gideon’s Bakehouse. It is an easy, one bowl recipe that can serve 8 to 10.

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    candacebd
    chocolate chip banana bread next to cup of coffee, inspired by gideon's bakehouse

  • Buffalo Chicken Brie Bites Recipe

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    These Buffalo Brie Bites take minutes to make, especially if you use precooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken, and they’re perfect for Super Bowl 2024 (aka Super Bowl, Taylor’s Version, for you Taylor Swift fans).

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    candacebd
    Buffalo chicken brie bites, cooked and drizzled with ranch

  • How to Make a ‘Bluey’-Inspired Cake (An Easy, No-Fondant DIY)

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    Making a “Bluey” cake is easier than you’d think. We’ll show you how to make a cake inspired by the face of the Blue Heeler dog in the Disney+ cartoon in 5 steps. Using a box mix, no less. Here’s how to do it and what you’ll need.

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    candacebd
    a homemade bluey-inspired cake using buttercream frosting

  • What Separates An Incredible Margarita from the “Meh” Ones

    Whether you’re into Taco Tuesday or not, it’s hard to think of a better way to cap off the night than with a salt-rimmed margarita. (Okay, maybe being on a beach without cell phone service — or maybe just without work-email-service — could make things even better, but let’s be real here.) As an unabashed…

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    candacebd

  • You Need to Try Roasting Peaches This Summer

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    After a coworker roasted strawberries at Delish, I began to wonder: What other foods taste incredible roasted? Roasting peaches isn’t exactly groundbreaking, but I’d never tried it before, and boy, was I missing out.

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    candacebd
    How to make roasted peaches (Photo: Nathan Davison)

  • Greek Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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    Thanks to paleo diets and spiralizers, zucchini has never been hotter. It’s popping up in all sorts of dishes, and while I’m a huge fan of my one and only zuke recipe (Can I call ’em zukes? Is that a thing?), I figured it was time to branch out. Enter: stuffed zucchini boats.

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    candacebd

  • The Secret to Making French Macarons

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    If you’ve ever wondered what—exactly—goes into making French macarons, look no further. We’ll break down every. Single. Step. With photos!

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    candacebd

  • How to Make an Anti-Gravity Cake

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    I can’t resist a good prank, joke or pun. When April Fool’s Day rolls around, I love seeing what fake creations Google’s touting, what faux posts Emily Schuman has crafted at Cupcakes and Cashmere, but especially, what fakeout foods people have cooked up. Remember when Family Fun showed you how to make fake chicken drumsticks…

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    candacebd
    Photo: Nathan Davison
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