Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Who doesn’t love a dessert whose two main ingredients are chocolate and alcohol? The original recipe from Love Swah called for a Bailey’s...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 26, 20162 min read
Japanese Rice Bowl
This Japanese rice bowl recipe reminded me of my college days when I would make sticky rice and wrap it in nori sheets as a quick and...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 23, 20162 min read
Soba Noodle Spring Rolls
Since I posted this recipe I had the opportunity to re-make the spring rolls and take a much better photo. The star of this recipe has to...
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Francesca L.
Jul 20, 20162 min read
What (and who) is Francipes?
My name is Fran and I am the founder and primary blogger behind Francipes, my newest endeavor into the world of food blogging. If you...
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Francesca L.
Jul 17, 20161 min read
Pretzel Pigs in a Blanket
A party isn't a party without pigs in a blanket. You'll definitely impress your friends the next time they ask you to bring an appetizer...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 13, 20162 min read
Pork Gyoza
Here's a great little appetizer that is sure to impress! While it looks complicated, these pork gyoza are quite easy to make and you can...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 9, 20162 min read
Gnocchi with Sage Butter
When I'm in the mood for a satisfying dinner recipe, I always go to gnocchi. I decided to deviate from the usual sauce and mozzarella...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 7, 20162 min read
Blueberry Hand Pies
When I think of pie, I always think about Aunt Pam's famous apple pie, which has become a family favorite during the holidays. For this...
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Francesca Loomis
Jul 4, 20162 min read
Pork Chops with Bok Choy
A few weeks ago I was at my grandma's house for a pork chop dinner. Before leaving I asked her for the recipe, and I've made them twice...
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Francesca L.
Jul 1, 20161 min read
Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Buttercream
The success of the GoT lemon cake inspired this recipe. I was tasked with making cupcakes for my grandma's birthday, so rather than...
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Francesca L.
Jun 12, 20162 min read
Steak Quesadillas with Homemade Guac
The other day I was flipping through the channels and landed on Food Network (if you know me at all this shouldn't be a surprise to you)....
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Francesca L.
May 25, 20161 min read
Avocado Dressing
There's not much to say abut this recipe except that if you love avocados and are looking for one of the best homemade dressing recipes,...
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Francesca L.
May 18, 20162 min read
Things are happening in the Francipes kitchen
As I'm slurping down my generous helping of cacio e pepe I look over to my phone and check my Instagram account. To my surprise I have...
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Francesca L.
May 16, 20162 min read
GoT inspired Lemon Cake
If you watch Game of Thrones, this recipe is for you. Lemon cake is Sansa's favorite dessert, and this recipe by Bon Appetit is sure to...
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Francesca L.
May 13, 20161 min read
Not authentic Cacio e Pepe
Disclaimer: this recipe is not an authentic cacio e pepe. How did I know this wasn't authentic? Well, the biggest indicator was the...
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Francesca Loomis
May 9, 20161 min read
Savory Dutch Baby
I've never had or made a Dutch Baby before, but when Bon Appetit posted this recipe, the pictures had me drooling. A Dutch Baby is a...
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Francesca Loomis
May 8, 20161 min read
Prosciutto Cups with Pear
These are a fun and easy little appetizer that I frequently make. The lemon adds tartness, the prosciutto saltiness, and the pear...
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Francesca Loomis
May 7, 20162 min read
'Tis the season: Rhubarb Muffins
Rhubarb is frequently paired with strawberries to balance out its natural tartness. Rhubarb is technically considered a vegetable, but...
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Francesca Loomis
May 3, 20162 min read
The recipe that started it all: Pancakes
Just in time for Mother's Day, these pancakes will be her new favorite breakfast item. This recipe was among the first that I posted on...
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Francesca L.
May 1, 20162 min read
I'm like Pinterest, but with real expectations
I have fond memories of my childhood, and most of those memories, to no surprise, were of me in the kitchen with my grandma whipping up a...
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