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    Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts on this earth. This is the cake I make for pretty much everyone's birthday. It's moist and super chocolate-y and dairy free! You got to add that layer of raspberry jam into the middle too, it brings it to the next level. ⠀ .⠀ Recipe Link in Bio.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #chocolate#chocolatecake#chocolatedessert#chocolatefrosting#chocolatebomb#foodie#dessert#raspberry#blog#foodblog#blogger#bloggerlife#bakersofinstagram#bakersgonnabake#baking#bake#thefeedfeed#instafood#foodstagram#sweetmelissa#sweetmelissablog#sweetmelissabakes#baker#homemade#homebaked#selftaught

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    One more lemon-y recipe for you. This Lemon Blueberry Torte is simply divine with layers of lemon curd and vanilla cream cheese frosting. It's also gluten free!Get the Recipe Here: https://buff.ly/2EwIRw0

    Posted by Sweet Melissa on Saturday, September 5, 2020

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    Christmas cookies are a staple in my house! Since Christmas cookies are a staple in my house! Since I can no longer eat eggs, I made up a new dairy, gluten, and egg free (they're vegan!) holiday sugar cookie recipe to make every year. They're soft and chewy and delicious. They do really well in the freezer too if you have extra or want to make them in advance. Who doesn't love a good Chistmas cookie?
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    This red bean chili is a winter favorite in my hou This red bean chili is a winter favorite in my house. It's a great quick one pot meal. The perfect hot comfort food you're looking for on a cold day. I usually make guacamole on the side or some white rice. What's your favorite winter food?
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    I thought it was time to start bringing out my sou I thought it was time to start bringing out my soup recipes. Comfort food at it's finest. I love this simple pea soup recipe for a quick weeknight meal. It really warms you up! I like to put pieces of ham in it to give my mouth something to chew on, but you can keep it vegetarian with no ham or even put roasted chickpeas in it. Accompanying gluten free garlic bread is always a plus too. 
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    Time for some Thanksgiving Stuffing! I use my mom' Time for some Thanksgiving Stuffing! I use my mom's recipe every year which got passed down from my grandma. It's super simple and delicious! Tons of thyme and butter and you can add some sausage in there too for even more flavor. I can't wait to dig in on Thanksgiving!
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    I'm pulling a recipe out of the archives for some I'm pulling a recipe out of the archives for some more Thanksgiving day options. I made this super yummy challah bread a while back for my great baking challenge. It is so tasty toasted with some butter on it, a great side with some turkey and gravy! Do you plan on baking your own bread for Thanksgiving?
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    These delicious stuffed mushrooms are filled with These delicious stuffed mushrooms are filled with the mushroom stems, almond flour and a variety of Italian herbs. They are also 100% vegan! Another super yummy option for your Thanksgiving table. Whenever I make these, I'm lucky if I get one because they get eaten so quickly. What's your favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
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http://sweetmelissabakes.com/vegangluten-free-stuffed-mushrooms/
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    I am straying from baked goods for the time being I am straying from baked goods for the time being and posting a lot of yummy meals and side dishes that would be great for your Thanksgiving day table! This classic Ratatouille is a perfect entree for a meatless Thankgiving. Delicately sliced veggies cooked in creamy tomato and bechamel sauces, yum!
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    Caramelly creamy flan was part of my great baking Caramelly creamy flan was part of my great baking challenge. I made a dairy free version of course. Check out how I did in my post, link in bio!
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    Easy, yet fancy no bake peanut butter bars. These Easy, yet fancy no bake peanut butter bars. These little babies are gluten, dairy and egg free. Perfect for all the peanut butter lovers out there like me. I could devour this whole square by myself! What's your favorite peanut buttery dessert?
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    Sweet, buttery peaches, covered in cakey goodness Sweet, buttery peaches, covered in cakey goodness with a crispy bruleed top. Sound good? This peach cobbler will satisfy all your taste buds, and it happens to be a recipe I got from one of my pen pals which I think is pretty cool!
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Happy Monday everyone! I hope your week is amazing. Anyone fun baking plans?
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http://sweetmelissabakes.com/easy-peach-cobbler/
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    So I had some blueberries and I wanted to make som So I had some blueberries and I wanted to make some sort of fruity dessert with it. I was thinking a cobbler or a crumble and I wanted to make it allergy friendly so my mom could eat it too. My efforts ended up with this healthy blueberry crumble.

It's got a pleasant tartness from the blueberries and the chopped walnuts and crumbs on top give it a nice crunch. It is gluten, dairy and refined sugar free! The crust is made with a secret ingredient...almond butter. It's such a versatile ingredient, I love it. What's your favorite nut butter?
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http://sweetmelissabakes.com/gluten-free-blueberry-crumble/
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    I've been on a Harry Potter kick lately so I just I've been on a Harry Potter kick lately so I just had to make some pumpkin pasties to go with. I was never a fan of pumpkin pie, but I absolutely love these. There's an even ratio of buttery flaky crust to sweet pumpkin spice filling, I think that's why. What's your favorite Harry Potter movie?
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    Good morning all! I told you I was all about apple Good morning all! I told you I was all about apples right now. The next recipe up on the blog is homemade applesauce. It is ridiculously easy to make and so much better than store bought. I like to keep mine chunky and I eat it warm with a dollop of whipped cream. What's your favorite apple themed food?
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http://sweetmelissabakes.com/easy-homemade-applesauce/
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    Time to start adding some apple recipes into your Time to start adding some apple recipes into your rotation for the fall! I Love, capital L, apples! I also got a ton while apple picking so I went ham making apple stuff First apple recipe up on the blog is these lovely apple hand pies. 

Gooey, cinnamony sweet apple filling encased in flaky buttery shortcrust pastry, count me in. 

Recipe on the blog, link in bio. Check me out @sweetmelissabaker

Recipe: http://sweetmelissabakes.com/autumn-apple-hand-pies/

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    Hey all! I'm so sorry I've been MIA this past mont Hey all! I'm so sorry I've been MIA this past month. I needed a bit of a blogging break. I did plenty of baking, just took a little break from running this blog. I am back though and totally recharged with lots of new posts in store for you! 

Here's a fruity smores bars recipe in case you were looking to fancy up your campfire dessert game. They are gluten and dairy free too! 

Recipe on my blog, link in bio.

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Recipe: http://sweetmelissabakes.com/fruity-smores-bars-no-bake-gluten-dairy-free/

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    Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts on t Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts on this earth. This is the cake I make for pretty much everyone's birthday. It's moist and super chocolate-y and dairy free! You got to add that layer of raspberry jam into the middle too, it brings it to the next level. ⠀
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    Another throwback recipe, Mary Berry's lovely trea Another throwback recipe, Mary Berry's lovely treacle tart. This is a super simple dessert to make, perfect if you need to throw something together quick and I just posted a Youtube video on how to make it! There's a technique video up too on how to do a lattice crust. ⠀
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    I'm throwing it back to my cinnamon buns because w I'm throwing it back to my cinnamon buns because why the heck not. My husband made some of those prepacked cinnamon rolls from the supermarket and they did not compare to these homemade ones. It's amazing how much better homemade food tastes. I always go for homemade. Do you agree? Homemade is always better!⠀
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    I told you you were in for more lemon recipes! I m I told you you were in for more lemon recipes! I made a gluten free lemon blueberry torte with vanilla cream cheese frosting. There's layers of lemon curd to really get your taste buds to go wild. ⠀
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I loved making this cake, I think I'm going to make it again soon. I'm going to try and make a vanilla dairy free buttercream next time instead of dairy filled. I'm also loving the way my presentation came out, I'm quite proud of this cake. 😊 Which of your creations are you proud of?⠀
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    My sparkling ginger lemonade is the perfect barbec My sparkling ginger lemonade is the perfect barbecue summer drink. With some tang from the ginger and a little bit of fizz, you'll want to drink it all yourself. I made a double batch of this for a family barbecue and it was gone before the day was over. My family requests this lemonade all the time. ⠀
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I'm working on making lemon macarons soon with a lemon curd filling to put up on the blog. They are to die for. As you can tell I love lemon! More lemon recipes to come. What's your favorite flavor?⠀
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