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Steve Raichlen Would Be Proud: Smoked Chocolate Cream Pie

Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 by Crumby Icing
smoked chocolate cream pie

I’m actually not sure if Steve, renowned grillmaster, has ever come out with a recipe for smoked cream pie.  Knowing him, he probably does.  And it’s probably made on an actual grill than on an electric stove. Either way, my MIL found this recipe in the local paper and while I prefer to do my recipe hunts on the web, this one was particularly intriguing. What does smoked cream taste like?  Would it taste burned?  Can I smoke some nut flavor into … Continue reading →

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Nutty Apple Crisp

Posted on Thursday, December 8, 2011 by Crumby Icing

When chill is in the air, all I can think of are apples, hot cider, and butternut squash. Nothing’s easier or more satisfying than a scoop of hot apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream. Most recipes don’t have enough crunch for me (I’m a potato chip-on-my-sandwich gal) so I made one with lots of nuts and oats.  It also reheats beautifully the next evening – or for breakfast.  This one’s for you, Caro! Nutty Apple Crisp Original Recipe 5 large apples (about … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cranberry-Almond Granola

Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Crumby Icing
Homemade Granola

Hello reader(s?)! I know I owe some major catch up – I missed an entire season of posting, for goodness sake! I recently have some specific recipe requests, so I thought they would be a good place to start. I love granola.  However, store-bought granola is usually contains a lot of sugar, sodium, and fat.  Most homemade granola recipes call for a lot of oil to help bind the ingredients together.  Despite what many think, granola is generally not a … Continue reading →

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