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RECIPES

Recipes

Chocolate Espresso Martini

Enjoy after a Christmas feast or by a fireplace on a cold winter night.

by Katie Schanze
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Coconut Layer Cake

This incredible fluffy cake is topped with a delicious coconut cream cheese-buttercream frosting.

by Lynn Wells
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Horne Family Fruitcake

This beloved family recipe is one to treasure for years to come.

by Lynn Wells
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Dark Chocolate Mousse With Chambord Raspberry Cream

This mousse is sweet and smooth, light and creamy — with just the right amount of tang.

by Lynn Wells
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Red Velvet Peppermint Pound Cake

Cut into this red velvet pound cake to reveal a sweet, peppermint-cream cheese filling.

by Lynn Wells
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Gourmet Holiday: 4 Centerpiece Desserts

Christmas decorating doesn’t have to stop at garlands and wreaths. These centerpiece desserts are their own works of art.

by Lynn Wells
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16 Pie Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Dessert Table

Give thanks for pie! Creamy chocolate walnut; sweet potato covered in a buttery, crunchy topping; classic, custardy pumpkin — these favorites are fit for a feast.

by Our State Staff
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11 Our State Recipes You Loved in October

Baked spaghetti, pumpkin cheesecake bars, and buttermilk and apple pancakes were among your favorite recipes in October. Find out what else made the list.

by Our State Staff
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23 Holiday Sides That’ll Steal the Show

When it comes to planning a Thanksgiving spread, we’d never suggest forgoing a family favorite — but there’s always room on the table to try something new.

by Our State Staff
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