Karen's Kitchen Stories
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Karen's Kitchen Stories
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Adventures in baking and cooking, Especially bread.
Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin - If you are looking for a sweet potato side dish for the holidays (or anytime), try this sweet potato and leek gratin. It's a wonderful savory dish with unexpected savory flavors. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/swee...
Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin
Sweet Potato and Leek Gratin
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November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pies - These chocolate mint whoopie pies, with fluffy peppermint buttercream sandwiched between two rounded layers of soft dark chocolate cake, are the perfect combination of flavors. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/choc...
Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pies
Chocolate Mint Whoopie Pies
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November 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Honeynut Squash Gratin - Are you looking for a new holiday side dish? Try this honeynut squash gratin. It is a wonderful side dish for your holiday dinner. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/11/butt...
Winter Squash Gratin
Butternut Squash Gratin
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November 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry - This beef and sweet potato stir-fry is really simple to make and easy to whip up on a week night. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2014/02/beef...
Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
Beef and Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
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November 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Lemon Pomegranate Muffins - These lemon pomegranate muffins take advantage of the the abundance of the bright, red, and flavorful pomegranates that are available right now. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/lemo...
November 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Vanilla Bean Sablé Cookies - These vanilla bean sablés are the French version of shortbread cookies. They are simple, with just a few ingredients, but they are a revelation. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2012/12/vani...
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Chili Cheeseburgers with Bison Chili - If you are a fan of The Original Tommy's World Famous Hamburgers, these Chili Cheeseburgers will definitely hit the spot. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/chil...
November 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes - These Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakes will totally satisfy a chocolate cake lover's cravings. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/mini...
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Homemade Sourdough Hawaiian-Style Rolls - These sourdough Hawaiian-style rolls are soft and fluffy. They will remind you of the soft and tasty rolls sold in grocery stores, but with a little sourdough tang. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/home...
Homemade Sourdough Hawaiian-Style Rolls
Homemade Sourdough Hawaiian-Style Rolls
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October 30, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Sourdough Pumpkin Rolls - These sourdough pumpkin rolls are so soft and fluffy, yet they have just the right amount of tang that you expect from a sourdough bread. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/sour...
Sourdough Pumpkin Rolls
Sourdough Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
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October 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
These Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns represent a cross between two of my favorite hobbies, bread baking and wok cooking. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2017/08/pork...
October 25, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Black and Orange Cookies - These Black and Orange Cookies are a Halloween take on the famous Black and White cookies sold in New York City bakeries.
The cookies are soft and "cake-like." www.karenskitchenstories.com/2018/10/blac...
Black and Orange Cookies
Black and Orange Cookies
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October 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Dark Chocolate Skull Cakelets - These dark chocolate skull cakes are a scary fun dessert to serve at a Halloween party or just to have in the kitchen to celebrate the coming holiday. Don't forget the pomegranate arils for the eyes! www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/dark...
Dark Chocolate Skull Cakelets
Dark Chocolate Skull Cakelets
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October 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Graveyard Brownies - These graveyard brownies are super fun to make and even more fun to serve. Share them for a kids' party, your book club, or even after dinner with friends. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/grav...
October 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Mummy Meatballs - These mummy meatballs are a scary good appetizer. They are perfect for serving at your Halloween party or for a fun kids' dinner. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/mumm...
Mummy Meatballs
Mummy Meatballs
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October 20, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns - These Pork and Chinese Chive Steamed Buns represent a cross between two of my favorite hobbies, bread baking and wok cooking. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2017/08/pork...
October 12, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Ube Pandesal - Three Ways - Ube pandesal is a bright purple and uniquely flavored variation of the classic Filipino breakfast and snack roll, the pandesal. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/ube-...
October 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tofu Chocolate Mousse - This tofu chocolate mousse is rich, creamy, and so easy to make. With only about 15 minutes of prep time you can make this decadent tasting dessert. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/10/tofu...
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
Tofu Chocolate Mousse
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October 7, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Coconut Bran Muffins - Start your day with a super moist and tasty coconut bran muffin with a hint of cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/coco...
October 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Tangerine Ricotta Cookies - These Italian-inspired cookies are like little bites of soft cake. They are super moist from the ricotta in the dough. They also make wonderful Christmas cookies. Just change the colors of the sprinkles! www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/tang...
Tangerine Ricotta Cookies
Tangerine Ricotta Cookies
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October 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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A recipe for Brownie Pecan Pie! This homemade pie has a flaky crust with a fudgy, brownie-like filling packed with chopped pecans.

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Brownie Pecan Pie
Brownie Pecan Pie recipe for #FoodieExtravaganza's American Pies! This North Carolina pie has a brownie-like filling with toasted pecans.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Michelada Recipe - A michelada is a refreshing Mexican beer cocktail. It's great for brunch or hanging out on a warm day. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/mich...
October 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Roasted Tricolor Carrots with Coconut Orange Glaze - These roasted tricolor carrots with a coconut orange glaze are a wonderful side dish for fall and the holidays. They might just emerge as one of your favorite vegetable recipes. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/roas...
Roasted Tricolor Carrots with Coconut Orange Glaze
Roasted Tricolor Carrots with Coconut Orange Glaze
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October 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Sourdough Focaccia - This sourdough focaccia is light and airy, and loaded with flavor. You can top it simply with some olive oil, herbs, and sea salt for a delicious dipping bread to go with your meal. www.karenskitchenstories.com/2025/09/sour...
September 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Sourdough Seeded Bread with Tangzhong - This sourdough seeded bread with tangzhong is loaded with whole grains and fiber.
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Sourdough Seeded Bread with Tangzhong
Sourdough Seeded Bread with Tangzhong
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September 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM