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Sustaining the Powers

Tales From My Test Kitchen

dessert

Lemon Curd Creme Brulee and Meal Plan Monday #6

February 9, 2015 by 6 Comments

A few dollops of lemon curd on the bottom of this easy lemon curd creme brulee add a lovely, bright citrus flavor that's perfect with the custard and toasted sugar. The best part is, no torch will be needed because I'm sharing the secret to perfect crusted sugar in your broiler!  I had so much fun making creme brulee over New Year's Eve, that I decided I wanted to make something special for ...

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Filed Under: Cooking Tips, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Meal Plan Monday, Recipes, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: broiler, creme brulle, dessert, lemon curd, special occasion, valentines day

Cookie Butter Creme Brulee and The Secret to Perfect Crusted Sugar in Your Broiler!

January 7, 2015 by Steph Powers 8 Comments

No kitchen torch? No problem! I've got the secret for perfect bruleed sugar in your broiler with this easy cookie butter creme brulee!

Creme Brulee, with its creamy custard center and its crunchy, sugary shell, has come together with the magic of cookie butter in this Cookie Butter Creme Brulee. The best part is, no torch will be needed because I'm sharing the secret to perfect crusted sugar in your broiler!  I know what you're thinking, it's the beginning of January when everyone goes on a diet and here I am tempting you ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets, Vegetarian Tagged With: broiler, cookie butter, creme brulee, dessert, fancy, kitchen hacks, sweet, valentines

Quick Cherry Dessert

February 11, 2014 by Steph Powers 21 Comments

So I know I promised you guys a recipe every Friday, but this past week has been a bit crazy.  I usually cook and photograph on Wednesdays, but on Tuesday afternoon last week, I got the call that they wanted me to start a new job at 8am Wednesday morning. I'm so excited for this job because I get to work with university students as an advisor! I love these students and this program so much. ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: cherries, dessert, quick, sweets, valentines, vegan

Rocky Road Brownies

January 24, 2014 by Steph Powers 20 Comments

Rocky Road Brownies

I've been slowly settling into this blogging thing and establishing a rhythm. I know you've seen me play around with different post times and schedules, but I think I'm finally settled on new posts coming out on Fridays.  It gives me the whole week to come up with something new and get some good photos before I share with you. Speaking of sharing, I want to thank all of you who have left me a ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: almonds, brownies, chocolate, dessert, marshmallows, rocky road

Orange Coconut Sticky Rice

January 3, 2014 by Steph Powers 5 Comments

**Update:  Interested in the flavors, but don't want all the carbs in the rice?  Check out Make for 365's Orange Coconut Sticky Rice Cocktail inspired by this recipe.  It's just as yummy!** I originally planned to post my Mexican Lasagna this week, but when I checked the fridge yesterday, there weren't any leftovers for me to photograph! The good news is, I have something ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: coconut, dessert, gluten free, orange, rice, sticky rice, thai, vegan

Microwave Toffee

December 19, 2013 by Steph Powers 34 Comments

If you're looking for a quick last-minute neighbor gift this Christmas season, look no further!  Today I'm sharing our family's favorite microwave toffee recipe with you.  This is one of those treats that I have to make every Christmas but don't get to make any other time of the year. (Not because it's difficult, but because I end up eating half the batch in one sitting every time I do!) ...

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Filed Under: Recipes, Sweets Tagged With: christmas, dessert, fast, microwave toffee, sweets

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