My Sweet Mission

Without a doubt, the carrot muffin is among the best vegetable-based goodies on the planet.

It is sweet, moist, flavorful, relatively healthy, and fairly simple to make.

Carrot muffins are incredibly versatile, so along with a fantastic recipe, I’ve included 5 easy tips to make them a treat that veggie lovers and haters alike can both agree to love.

This recipe makes a dozen good-sized muffins hearty enough for breakfast or a light lunch.

The same recipe can also be baked as loaves, small or large, and it only takes about 20 minutes to put together.

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Who doesn’t appreciate a good, old fashioned banana pudding?

Between the creamy custard filling, the crunch of the vanilla wafers, and the light, airy whipped topping, there’s plenty about it to love.

Banana pudding is delicious served either warm or cold, and it’s perfect for parties or for dessert after a family dinner.

If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at making your own banana pudding from scratch, then you’re in the right place!

Follow this recipe and you’ll be on your way to whipping up the perfect dessert in no time.

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There are countless baked goods out there that taste great with a classic, plain cream cheese frosting, but why not take things to the next level with strawberries?

Whether you’re making a layered cake or a batch of cupcakes, a good strawberry cream cheese frosting is sure to delight your taste buds and make the perfect finishing touch.

What are some key details that make a truly great frosting? Obviously, flavor is an important part of any dish. But, when it comes to frosting, texture is also extremely important!

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I’m sure you have a very good reason for wanting to go bakeless. Maybe your stove is broken. Maybe you don’t even have a stove.

Maybe you’re making them for some nostalgic reason or because you’re cooking with rambunctious children and are trying to avoid second-degree burns.

Or maybe you just want a quick way to produce a sweet and simple treat.

Those are all excellent reasons to ditch the eight- to ten-minute cooking intervals and go straight to making no-bake cookies.

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There is always a degree of debate that goes on when deciding whether to go to the full extent of toasting your own coconut versus simply picking up a commercial bag in the store.

When I choose to make something homemade, I personally want it to be as homemade as possible.

Once you’ve experienced the smell of that nutty aroma filling your kitchen and feel the pride you’ll have after tasting the crispy sweetness of toasted coconut made by your own hand – you’ll be glad you took the time to do it yourself.

And I dare say, you’ll be toasting your own from then on!

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