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Chocolate Pudding
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Chocolate Pudding

When I was a freshman and sophomore in college, my university had a program at the student center called “late meal.” I loved it. (There was also “drunk meal,” but that was different.) I would rush from lunch to get my piles of puddings, stacks of jalapeno chips, and a finite number of peanut butter cookies before class.

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Lime Cream Pie
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Lime Cream Pie

I often associate key lime pie with other “classic American” desserts like ice cream sundaes and white bread. However, as a Midwestern US-er used to imported fruits and exotic veggies, I have yet to come across those special little limes that I can squeeze.

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Chocolate Cake ”Just Like the Box!” with Cherry Compote and Homemade Whipped Cream
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Chocolate Cake ”Just Like the Box!” with Cherry Compote and Homemade Whipped Cream

For the homebaker, replicating the simple and standard flavors of the box without ol’ Betty and Mr. Hines is an entertaining exercise. While a fancy French cake or Austrian torte adds depth and distinction, the high-low mix of chocolate cake “Just Like the Box!” with cherry compote and homemade whipped cream is the perfect fix.

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