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Chicken Fajita French Bread Pizza

April 8, 2013

Individual French Bread Pizzas made with Tyson Southwest Pepper Chicken Breasts. Fajitas on a pizza are a perfect match! I could seriously eat Mexican food every night of the week. Fajitas are delicious and easy any way you serve them. Tyson has come up with two new flavors of chicken: Smokey Steakhouse and Southwest Pepper [...]

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Chocolate Orange Biscotti

April 7, 2013

My mind always is thinking of the next great biscotti recipe. Anyone else with me on this? Okay, so maybe not everyone thinks the same way I do. But, biscotti is a delicious, crunchy treat that is perfect for breakfast. Seriously, cookies for breakfast. And because biscotti is totally acceptable, you can put anything in [...]

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Cookies and Cream Fudge

April 6, 2013

I got a new gig folks. It’s called Food Fanatic. Have you visited this website yet? No? Well you better bookmark it. There are tons of wonderful contributors sharing drool worthy recipes. And guess what?! I’m the “candy” contributor. Fitting right? I like to eat candy. Specifically, I like to eat FUDGE. What better way [...]

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Classic Banana Streusel Coffee Cake with Maple Glaze

April 4, 2013

Banana Streusel Coffee Cake: the perfect breakfast for your family and friends, easy to make too! @shugarysweets #banana

I’ve been cooking up some wonderful breakfast ideas with banana lately. This coffee cake is what started it all. I don’t even know how to begin describing this cake. So how about we just look at a couple pictures… The moist banana cake portion is delicious. You totally could have stopped there. But why would [...]

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Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces Shortbread Bars

April 1, 2013

One day it’s a lemon dessert I crave and the next day I am drooling over these peanut butter shortbread bars. Not just any old peanut butter cookies. Buttery, peanut butter, crunchy, melt in your mouth shortbread bars! Oh, and filled to the max with mini Reese’s Pieces. Have you seen these minis yet? I [...]

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Lemon Cake with Creamy Filling and Lemon Curd

March 31, 2013

Homemade Lemon Cake with a layer of creamy lemon frosting and fresh lemon curd #cakerecipe #lemon @shugarysweets

This cake. Seriously, have I mentioned how much I love lemon desserts? Has it been made clear to you all yet that I would choose a lemon cake over a rich chocolate brownie? Not to say I don’t love brownies. Please. I just happen to LOVE LOVE LOVE all lemon desserts. This is my version [...]

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Gouda Bacon Macaroni and Cheese

March 29, 2013

Nothing says comfort food like homemade Macaroni and Cheese! The gouda adds a creamy tang while the bacon adds a nice salty, smoked flavor! Try this at your next family dinner! So this has been a crazy week here at Shugary Sweets! Spring Break has started today and we are heading home to visit family. [...]

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Funfetti Cupcakes with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

March 26, 2013

A delicious, from scratch, Funfetti Cupcake recipe with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Add a cute PEEP on top for a fun Easter treat! Today is a special day. My baby, my youngest baby, turns 9. As in, NINE YEARS OLD. Did I mention she was my baby? My youngest? And next year that means she [...]

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Jelly Bean Bark and Win a Trip to the Duncan Hines Test Kitchen

March 25, 2013

Yes. You read that correctly. You can win a trip to the Duncan Hines Test Kitchen. And guess what? I am going too! I am part of the Passionate Bloggers Campaign and I will be flying to NJ in September to meet ONE LUCKY WINNER. More good news? Some of your other favorite bloggers will [...]

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Biscoff White Chocolate Cookies

March 24, 2013

Sweet and Soft Cookies with white chocolate and homemade Biscoff “morsels.” You will LOVE the flavor of these little bits of Biscoff! My pantry currently has 5 jars of Biscoff. Is that too much? I realized as I was cleaning out my pantry that I haven’t baked or used Biscoff in recipes in quite some [...]

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Spinach and Bacon Salad

March 22, 2013

This delicious Spinach and Bacon Salad is a breeze to prepare! The sweet dressing with the salty bacon keeps you wanting more! I’m not sure where this recipe originated. I only know that my mom would make this recipe for the family and we would DEVOUR it. I mean seriously, it has bacon on it! [...]

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Malt Ball Mini Cheesecakes with Chocolate Ganache

March 20, 2013

I realized something today. Well, actually last week when I made these cheesecakes: I love my job. I love that I get to bake, eat and repeat every. single. day. I also realized I don’t bake cheesecakes nearly enough! I was asked by PHILADELPHIA Cream cheese to be a part of their “Bring out the [...]

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Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS Giveaway

March 19, 2013

Easter is only a week and half away! Are you ready?? Well these cute Layered S’mores Brownies with PEEPS might help get you ready! Plus there is a PEEPS prize to win today too! When I was a kid we always had PEEPS in our Easter baskets. The marshmallow oozed out and stuck to the [...]

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Pink Lemonade Fudge

March 18, 2013

Not only am I sharing this delicious Pink Lemonade Fudge today, but I also have an awesome giveaway at the end of this post. One that includes Duncan Hines sweet treats and some fun Wilton products! Pink lemonade is one of those flavors that makes me think of summer! And boy am I thinking about [...]

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Chewy Malt Ball Cookies and Nikon Camera WITH 35mm Lens GIVEAWAY

March 17, 2013

I am so excited about today! Happy St Patrick’s day! Do you feel lucky? Lucky enough to win this gorgeous Nikon D3100 camera and 35mm lens? I hope so! I’ve teamed up with some incredible bloggers today to bring you this Lucky Giveaway! The giveaway entry is at the very bottom of this post, in the [...]

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Lasagna Soup

March 14, 2013

I’ve got a special request. Today I’m not only sharing a delicious soup recipe, but I wanted to encourage you to help raise money for the hungry! One minute and 42 seconds is all it takes. Well, unless you decide to read this entire post, then it might take longer! Wondering what on earth I [...]

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Sugar Free Strawberry Ice Cream Topping #HealthyChoices

March 13, 2013

Sugar-Free Strawberry Sauce: perfect on icecream or oatmeal #strawberry #HealthyChoices www.shugarysweets.com

I know I have whined said it before, but I am a busy lady. Between blog work, recipe development, and FAMILY, I have very little time (or energy) to devote to diet and exercise, so keeping a schedule works for me! Many of you have asked through email and facebook how I stay healthy and [...]

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Lemon Chia Coffee Cake

March 11, 2013

Lemon Chia Breakfast Cake: delicious, moist lemon coffee cake with chia seeds! perfect for brunch #lemon #chiaseeds @shugarysweets

I found this Lemon Chia coffee cake recipe over on Baking Bites. I have to be honest. I’ve never used chia seeds before. But, I had just bought a giant Costco bag of them, in the hopes I might find good use for them. (yes, chia seeds are the same ones they use for Chia [...]

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Spring Blondie Bars

March 7, 2013

Thick Blondie Bars filled with Hershey Chocolate Eggs. Perfect for Easter or Spring! Easter is less than a month away. It’s actually THIS month. In March. Time to stop with the green desserts for St Patrick’s Day and get on to some fun Easter treats! Are you ready? These thick chewy blondies are so delicious [...]

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Chocolate Mint Brownies

March 6, 2013

Rich fudgy brownies topped with a soft chocolate mint layer. Topped with melted milk chocolate! It’s been quite some time since I shared a brownie recipe on the blog. December was the last time. Nearly 3 months. Then, last week my blog friend Jocelyn shared some Thin Mint Fudge Brownies on her blog and I [...]

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Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork Tostadas

March 4, 2013

Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork Tostadas are not only delicious, but easy to make thanks to your CrockPot! I also baked my corn tortillas to make this dish a little on the healthier side. Top your tostadas with Sharp LIGHT Cheddar Cabot Cheese for a creamy cheese topping that is half the fat! I have been [...]

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Chocolate Mint Pretzel Bites

March 3, 2013

Chocolate Mint patties between two crunchy pretzels. Dip in white chocolate and add sprinkles for a festive St.Patrick’s Day touch! This is what happens when Homemade Peppermint Patties mate with Cherry Cheesecake Pretzel Bites. The best of both recipes in one delicious bite. So the day I was making these bites, I originally had no [...]

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Peanut Butter Lover’s Trash Candy

February 28, 2013

Don’t be fooled by the name Trash! This is the easiest, tastiest treat you can make in minutes! Open your pantry, add ingredients, cover in white chocolate. This Peanut Butter Lover’s version includes Nutter Butter Bites and Reese’s Pieces PB eggs! Have you made trash candy before? Okay, the real name is White Trash candy. [...]

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Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake

February 27, 2013

Love Cinnamon Rolls? Love Caramel Apples? Try combining them in one dish! Caramel Apple Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cake is perfect for your next brunch! And it’s easy to make! I love making coffee cakes for breakfast! I have a Bible Study group that comes to my house once a week, and this group of ladies knows [...]