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Tag Archives: chocolate

BenGusto™ Disasters: Dark Chocolate Mousse

May 23, 2014by Ben Gaiarin 215 Comments

I am noticing a trend.. all of the BenGusto™ Disasters seem to come from dessert mishaps. Hmm… perhaps this is a sign that I need to work on my baking […]

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Oat & Chocolate Banana Bread

January 31, 2014by Ben Gaiarin 209 Comments

What is the answer to this endless winter of blistering-cold temperatures?  BenGusto’s famous, yet not so famous, oat banana bread, of course! It is so easy that it can be […]

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Blog, Breads and Pizza, Breakfast, Fall Dishes, Recipes, Winter Dishes

Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies

May 5, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 266 Comments

Puzzled by the title? “Dark Mocha Avocado Brownies”? Seriously,  what kind of dessert is this? The avocado may be something that would sound intriguing, but then again…. avocado in a dessert? […]

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Dark & Decadent Chocolate Bundt Cake

February 19, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 3 Comments

Every so often, you will come across a poor soul who claims he does not like chocolate. That’s when you turn to him, make a facial expression as if seeing […]

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White Chocolate and Cherry Truffles

February 10, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 86 Comments

These white pockets of heavenly glory are filled with my Nonna’s homemade Italian cherry marmalade, which is a jam full of love. Those who cook with true passion always seem to bring […]

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Dark Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut

January 5, 2013by Ben Gaiarin 1,334 Comments

Being influenced by the region of Piemonte, where we have our house, I decided to try a classic combo of chocolate and hazelnut, which happens to be my Dad’s favorite. […]

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Peppermint Bark Truffles

December 31, 2012by Ben Gaiarin 91 Comments

What makes these festive truffles so much better than actual peppermint bark? It could be the creamy dark-chocolate center. Or the fact that it’s not bark, but a ball. Or […]

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