Who doesn't love chocolate, especially when it's swathed in whipped cream and raspberries? I hardly needed a reason to try this Chocolate Berry Torte recipe--but with Valentine's Day just around the corner, it seemed like perfect timing! For all of the complexity that the name "torte" suggests, this is easy to do well.
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I am a lover of sweet potatoes. I think I've tried them every which way, so when I saw this Sweet Potato Casserole with Sausage recipe, I knew it was meant for my kitchen!
read moreSpice it up With Mexican Hot-Pepper Bread Recipe--Olé!
February 3, 2011
I enjoy baking with yeast, and this Mexican Hot-Pepper Bread recipe was so easy. With the 2 packages of active dry yeast, the dough rose nicely.
The addition of cheese, onion, and hot chiles to the dough makes the bread extra good. I used about 1/3 cup chopped chiles, but will add a little more next time for some extra heat!
Be careful when you chop the hot chiles and make sure to wash your hands thoroughly and carefully after you're done. If you don't like hot peppers, you can substitute sweet peppers and call it Mexican Pepper Bread.
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