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Joey Brennan
Malagasy Cake

Malagasy Cake

This moist, banana, spice, and cream-filled cake is sure to put a smile on everyone's face. Similar to a banana pudding cake, it takes some time on the stovetop before baking. It's worth the wait though, once you have that first bite of this easy to make but hard to resist dessert you'll be hooked! So go ahead and treat yourself (and your family and friends) to this delicious traditional Malagasy banana spice cake! You'll find the full recipe here: Food.com Ingredients: 2 cups of Milk 1 Vanilla Bean 4 tbsp of Granulated Sugar 1 pinch of Grated Nutmeg 1 pinch of Crushed Cloves 5...

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Joey Brennan
Roasted Maple Vanilla Spiced Pecans

Roasted Maple Vanilla Spiced Pecans

Pecans are a delicious and nutritious, protein-packed snack just as they come! But if you toss them with Maple, Vanilla, and Cinnamon before roasting, you'll get a sweet, decadent treat perfect for gifts, parties, or just simply snacking at home! You can find the full recipe here: Lemons and Zest Ingredients 2 1/2 cups of Raw Pecans 2-3 tbsp of Maple Syrup 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract 1 tbsp of Coconut Oil 1 1/2 tbsp of Ceylon Cinnamon 1 1/4 tsp of Sea Salt You'll find the full recipe here: Lemons and Zest Enjoy!

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Joey Brennan
Vanilla Bean Soft Caramels

Soft Vanilla Bean Caramels

Nothing melts in your mouth quite like these soft vanilla caramels. Ready in just 45 minutes, they're an excellent after-dinner snack. Add sesame seeds as an inclusion, or spice things up by topping them with sea salt and pink peppercorns. Want to get fancy? Add a flash with gold leaf! You'll find the full recipe here: Food & Wine Ingredients 2 1/2 cups of Sugar 2 cups of Heavy Cream 3/4 cup of Light Corn Syrup 1 Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 stick of Unsalted Butter, cut into tbsp and softened 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt Sesame...

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Joey Brennan
Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough

Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough

We almost missed National Sourdough Day (April 1), but decided deserves the whole weekend! This Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough recipe offers a bit of tang that tastes great buttered up for breakfast, delicious with peanut butter and could even be grilled into a delicious panini! You'll find the full recipe here: King Arthur Flour Dough Ingredients 1/2 cup of Sourdough Starter, Ripe (fed) or Discard 3 cups of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour 2 1/2 tsp of Instant Yeast 1 tbsp of Granulated Sugar 1 1/4 tsp of Salt 1 Large Egg 5 tbsp of Softened Butter 2/3 cup of Lukewarm Water Filling Ingredients 1/4 cup (50g) granulated...

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