Chocolate Energy Bars Recipe

Indulge in these delicious and healthy chocolate energy bars made with wholesome ingredients like virgin coconut oil, agave nectar, cocoa powder, and crispy rice cereal. Packed with rolled oats, chia seeds, and chocolate chips, these easy no-bake energy bars are the perfect guilt-free snack for a boost of energy when you need it.

This is an original recipe from the second book of the new Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery series.

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The Winning Brownie Recipe from "The Great Brownie Taste-off"

Ten years ago I wrote the first book in what would become a [so far] 4-book cozy mystery series. It was more sweet romance than cozy mystery, but I was pleased with the story and the second book in the series was a proper cozy mystery story.

The changes made to “The Great Brownie Taste-off” include removing some extraneous descriptions and backstory, getting rid of the magical secret ingredient, and having a more realistic relationship between Yolanda and Zac. And I kept refining that brownie recipe until I really liked it. It’s not my favorite dessert or snack, but now I appreciate a good, hot brownie fresh out of the oven.

Please scroll down to see the recipe and watch the video tutorial.

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Easy & Delicious Mint Ice Cream Recipe

If you love the cool, refreshing taste of mint, this easy homemade mint ice cream recipe is sure to become your new favorite treat! Perfectly creamy and bursting with minty flavor, this recipe makes 2 quarts of ice cream. Whether you prefer peppermint or spearmint, you can easily adjust the flavor with your choice of extract. For a true mint oil experience, try using a small amount of peppermint essential oil—just 1/4 teaspoon gives it that extra cool, refreshing kick!

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Make Your Own Rich Chocolate Ice Cream

Craving a rich, velvety chocolate ice cream made from scratch? This easy-to-follow recipe combines the deep flavor of unsweetened cocoa with the natural sweetness of cane sugar and brown sugar, all blended with whole or raw milk and heavy cream. The result? A luscious, egg-free treat that’s perfect for any chocolate lover.

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

How to cool off on a hot summer day? Enjoy a nice, cold slice of Key Lime pie! This deliciously tart and sweet crumb crust pie is easy to bake. Don’t have key limes in your area? Not an issue. Use regular Persian limes. They taste just as good.

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Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe & Video

Indulge in the sweet life with the Best Ruby Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe. Get ready to swoon over the gorgeous pink hue and irresistible taste of these show-stopping treats. Watch our easy-to-follow video tutorial and bake a batch (or two!) of these mouthwatering cookies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing friends and family. Click to learn the secrets to making the best ruby chocolate chip cookies!

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Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Recipe & Video

The combination of dark chocolate and tart yet sweet raspberries is classic. I’ve slightly revised this recipe to include golden sugar and organic coconut sugar rather than plain granulated sugar. Also, golden ‘tinker dust’ has been added on top of each frosted cupcake to give it a distinctive glittery appearance.

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Pine Needle Plus Antioxidant Tea & Video

Along with the flowers, the other ingredient is pine needles. Yes, they smell like a Christmas tree. They have that distinctive herbal taste but since mixed with hibiscus, the taste is lighter. Pine needles are abundant in vitamin C, so they’re the perfect addition to this healthy combination which boosts your immune system. They are also rich in suramin, which may prevent blood clots. It might even help when being around those who’ve taken experimental injections and may be shedding spike proteins.

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Jumbo Chocolate Chip & Ruby Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe

This recipe is similar to the big, 6-ounce Levain-style cookies, but there are distinct differences. My recipe calls for ruby chocolate, the cookies are slightly smaller at four ounces, and I used three different types of sugar to enhance these distinctive cookies’ flavor.

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Travel Container Soap Recipe

This travel-friendly soap comes in a convenient, easy-to-pack soap dish with a secure cover! Each container holds 2.3 ounces (68 ml) of soap. Seeking outdoors adventure or touring a new destination, these soap containers are easy to make for any traveler.

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Dessert Cookbook Series: A Beginner’s Guide ~ New Boxed Set

Dessert Cookbook Series: A Beginner's Guide by Lisa Maliga

Includes 3 full-length dessert cookbooks and more than 55 recipes.

Learn how to make many different desserts, no matter what your level of baking experience.

Books in this series include:

Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide

Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide

Ruby Chocolate: A Beginner’s Guide

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Ruby Chocolate Pistachio Fudge Recipe & Video Tutorial

Get ready for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion by making this unique fudge! This is the best kind of recipe to make for any fudge lover! This is the actual color of the fudge as it contains no added milk, cream, sugar, or butter. Some might call it ruby chocolate bark, except that it’s too thick for that. It turned out like this because I forgot to add the sweetened condensed milk. Roasted and salted pistachios provide a nice contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.

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Ruby Chocolate: A Beginner's Guide ~ Excerpt

Ruby Chocolate: A Beginner’s Guide includes ten original and tested recipes using authentic ruby chocolate. From healthy granola bars to tasty ruby chocolate chip cookies to decadent fudge, chocolate lovers will be inspired to create their own desserts. The reader also receives gift packaging ideas and lots of resources.

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Almond Macarons Recipe & Video Tutorial

Almond is a classic flavor and the filling also contains almond flour. Using a high quality almond extract will make the flavor even richer. These lovely almond macarons will brighten any occasion!

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Orange Macarons Recipe & Video Tutorial

Orange curd, like lemon and lime curd, isn’t difficult to find in many grocery, health food or even discount stores. I was in TJ Maxx checking out the jams and jellies section, which is nicely stocked throughout the year, when I saw a jar of orange curd and thought it, might make a nice macaron filling. The taste wasn’t as tangy as I thought it would be so adding orange extract was necessary to get a brighter and tangier orange flavor. 

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Chocolate Orange Spice Cupcakes Recipe & Video Tutorial

Do you crave warm, comforting flavors that evoke feelings of coziness and indulgence? Now you can satisfy those cravings with a batch of moist, aromatic cupcakes that combine the richness of chocolate with the brightness of orange and a touch of spiciness. In this post, we'll dive into the recipe and technique behind creating the perfect Chocolate Orange Spice Cupcakes, complete with a step-by-step video tutorial to guide you every step of the way.

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