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Cardamom Shortbread Cookies
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Cardamom Shortbread Cookies

ByCandice Walker

With every bite of these easy Cardamom Shortbread Cookies, you’ll taste classic richness and butteriness uplifted by bright, warming cardamom spice. Cardamom is one of my all-time favorite spices, especially in sweets and baked goods, because it adds richness to anything with a heavy fat content like butter, which shortbread certainly does. Although cardamom is…

Candy Corn Peanut Butter Cups
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Candy Corn Peanut Butter Cups

ByCandice Walker

Nut butter cups meet candy corn in these sweet and nutty Candy Corn Peanut Butter Cups. It’s the perfect combo of the best Halloween candies, and a special yet easy homemade treat to make and share this season. The recipe steps are straightforward, with minimal effort to create these mini-masterpieces. And those bright colors are…

19 Passover Dessert Recipes
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19 Passover Dessert Recipes

ByCandice Walker

It can be tough to find the perfect desserts for a Passover feast because during this time we can’t eat grains or chametz: foods with leavening agents like baking powder. Not to worry! I have a list of 19 satisfying and decadent kosher for Passover desserts to enjoy. Some of these dessert recipes require easy…

Homemade Rose Water (With Fresh or Dried Rose Petals)
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Homemade Rose Water (With Fresh or Dried Rose Petals)

ByCandice Walker

Learn how to make homemade rose water with either fresh or dried rose petals. It’s a versatile ingredient to have for refreshing beverages & baking. Many recipes from cakes to cocktails require rose water. I find it rewarding to make my own using the evaporation method, as a way to preserve the roses from my…

Mint Lemonade with Whole Mint Simple Syrup
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Mint Lemonade with Whole Mint Simple Syrup

ByCandice Walker

Zesty lemons meet the cool, invigorating essence of fresh mint in a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and tangy. The magic lies in a homemade mint simple syrup that infuses each glass with a garden-fresh brightness. With just three ingredients and five minutes, you can craft a drink that’s not just refreshing—it’s a flavor escape….

Lavender Lemonade
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Lavender Lemonade

ByCandice Walker

Infuse classic lemonade with a floral twist in this homemade lavender lemonade. It’s everything you want a glass of lemonade to be: the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and soothing. Prep time is 5 minutes, and the secret ingredient is a super-easy lavender simple syrup. 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🧾 Ingredients in This…

Rose Lemonade
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Rose Lemonade

ByCandice Walker

Citrusy and sweet lemonade joins fragrant roses in this gorgeous rose lemonade. This recipe is ready in 5 minutes with very minimal effort. It’s perfect for spring and summer garden parties, and you could even tint the lemonade pink if you like! 🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe 🧾 Ingredients in This Recipe See the…

Whole Leaf Mint Simple Syrup
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Whole Leaf Mint Simple Syrup

ByCandice Walker

Combine just 3 ingredients to create a cool and refreshing mint simple syrup, the most notorious of simple syrups. I’ll show you how to keep the fresh mint bright green, and how to make the flavor extra sharp. The trick is to avoid heat! This recipe doesn’t heat the mint to help maintain the sharp…

Rose Simple Syrup
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Rose Simple Syrup

ByCandice Walker

With just 3 ingredients, you can easily make a delicate floral rose simple syrup at home to enjoy in teas, coffees, alcoholic drinks, and desserts. Store-bought rose syrup can be difficult to find, so save time by making this recipe. In this post, I show you how to make it with dried rose petals or…

Lavender Simple Syrup
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Lavender Simple Syrup

ByCandice Walker

Lavender simple syrup is a helpful ingredient to have on hand for making floral cocktails and calming hot beverages. With only 3 ingredients and a small effort, I’m teaching you how to make it at home. Once it’s ready, you can use your sweet and subtle syrup in mocktails, cocktails, or even the famous Starbucks…

12 Indulgent Hanukkah Recipes
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12 Indulgent Hanukkah Recipes

ByCandice Walker

These are my top 12 favorite Hanukkah recipes. They are perfect for hosting a celebration or having a quiet commemoration with family. Of course, the crispy potato latkes are the star of the show! Hannukah foods are known to be indulgent. You’ll find tons of fried food, cooked in oil, as a way to honor…

Mini Pumpkin Hand Pies
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Mini Pumpkin Hand Pies

ByCandice Walker

Use any extra pumpkin in these cute mini pumpkin hand pies. If you roast your own pie pumpkins for a pumpkin pie filling, chances are you have some leftover roasted pumpkin to use up! P.S. It’s also the perfect way to reuse any leftover pie crust! 🌟Why you’ll love this recipe In the mood for…