Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Blueberry Nut Loaf

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I cannot believe it is already time for me to post this month’s Cake Slice Baker’s choice. If you missed last month’s you can still check it out. This month we had to choose from an English Madiera Cake, Haleaka Cake, Blueberry Nut Loaf … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I was recently invited to be a part of The Cake Slice Bakers. It is a group of fellow bloggers and cake lovers who bake their way through a book and share the results. Right now we are baking our way … Continue reading →

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Easter Candy Spoons (and The Bunny That Got Away)

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Aside from the blizzard we had the winter has been pretty mild here in Maryland. I am happy to say though that spring is finally here! Birds are chirping, bunnies are hopping all over and the days are slowly getting warmer. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Peanut Butter Frosting

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Something strangely magical happened the other day. It was so serendipitous in fact that I grabbed my camera and snapped a few photos so I could share it with you. I was making chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for … Continue reading →

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Cosmic Brownie Cake

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I am wondering who else has home movie VHS tapes collecting dust somewhere in your house? The other day I sent off a collection of VHS tapes and a handful of old pictures to get digitalized. The process of sorting … Continue reading →

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5 Ingredient Candy Hearts

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Well, it is that time of year again where pink and red swirl around everything and you are smacked in the face with chocolate and hearts at every turn. It is so lame, but I think that over the years … Continue reading →

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Spicy Dulce de Leche

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

For the first time since Winter has been here it is actually cold and the gloves and scarves have come out of hibernation. It has been such an oddly warm winter and now that the cold has finally come I’ve … Continue reading →

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Rose Pie Crust

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

I love playing with pie crust designs. From a classic lattice to cutout shapes there are so many designs to play with. I also love pie crust – it is the best part of pie! This rose crust technique requires … Continue reading →

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15 Simple Fall Recipes

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

Thanksgiving is next week, can you believe it?! It crept up on me so quickly this year. I have rounded up 15 of my fall favorites below. From Thanksgiving side dishes to crazy weeknight comfort dinners you’re sure to find at least … Continue reading →

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Mini Apples Pies

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Jolena @TheRubyKitchen

You know how much I love sharing the joys and frustrations of cooking with you. Let me just tell you – these mini apple pies are nothing but pure delicious joy. They are so easy to make and only took … Continue reading →

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