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Oooo, instead of using a semi-sweet chocolate glaze, why not try adding white chocolate chips to the mix? Add about equal amounts of chips as cranberries (3/4 cup) The sweetness of the white chocolate should really play well with the tartness of the dried cranberries. I make white chocolate...

I LOVE making pecan pralines. I usually break them up into pieces afterwards and use them as garnish. For instance, last year i made a pumpkin pie, and after I added a layer of sweet white cream over the top, I sprinkled some of the praline pieces over it.. . it gives the usually custardy-like...

Marscapone cheese is a very good substitute for Ricotta. . .Cream cheese is also pretty good. Marscapone can replace ricotta in many italian food items, such as lasagna, ravioli, etc. . . it has a very thick and creamy consistency, almost like cream cheese. But as everyone else has...