Readers of my series THE REVEL NIGHT SAGA know that Bev’s Diner is where plans are hatched, new friendships are established, secrets revealed, and a place to go when one is in need of comfort food. A burger, onion rings, and Bev’s famous Triple Chocolate Milkshake will fix everything! And save room for a piece …

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A quick cake to keep handy for all that zucchini you’re planting. Chocolate Zucchini Cake 1 cup (120g) grated Zucchini 1/2 cup (118ml) Buttermilk 1/2 cup (118ml) Canola or Vegetable Oil 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 large Eggs 1 1/4 cup (156g) Flour 3/4 cup (143g) Sugar 1/4 cup (27g) Cocoa Powder 1 teaspoon Baking …

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The best gifts, I feel, are ones that can be eaten and shared. It’s easy to guess what I give friends and loved ones on an occasion. Take this basic cookie dough recipe, then get creative with your mix ins. In the past I’ve used pretzels, nuts, banana chips, etc. Chocolate, Toffee & Pecan Cookies …

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Nothing beats a Pavlova, crunchy and chewy meringue covered in fruit and cream, yum! And here’s a sneaky tip, most of it can be made in advance. Birthday Pavlova 6 Egg Whites 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup Sugar 3 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (sifted) 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar Preheat oven to 350f/180c degrees. …

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It’s Kellen’s birthday! We all know what this means…. Flourless Chocolate Birthday Cake Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and line the bottom of a 9 inch springform cake pan and set aside. 9oz. Dark Chocolate 1/2 cup Butter (room temp) 2 whole Eggs 4 Eggs (separated) 1/2 cup Sugar 2 tablespoons Coffee or Orange …

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So easy and quick to make you’ll be lounging on a chaise reading a trashy magazine, eating your bonbons in no time. Banana Bonbons 6oz Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips (that’s half a bag) 2 tablespoons creamy Peanut Butter 2 ripe Bananas Chopped nuts or Candy Sprinkles for garnish Peel and cut the bananas into 6 …

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It’s been going on for a while now, this bacon in chocolate thing. I’ll admit I’m a fan. If you’ve never had it, imagine the sweet and salty combination of chocolate and peanut butter, only ten times more mind-blowing. Valentines Day is almost upon us and I’ve been seeing all kinds of bacon and chocolate …

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I made a batch of these as a birthday gift for a friend. It’s so easy! You just follow the directions to make the cookies on the back of your favorite chocolate chips (mine are Ghirardelli) then go crazy with the mix-ins! I used peanut butter chips, chocolate chips and pretzels. Next time toffee bits …

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