Recipe of the Week: Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats

These easy to make red, white and blue treats are great for little chefs to help with.

"If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace."  ~Hamilton Fish My boy is always asking to help me in the kitchen. Since it is typically a mad scramble to get dinner on the table after work and activities, our cooking together time is reserved for the weekends. I was looking for something to make to bring to a party on the Fourth of July and stumbled upon a really fun photo and recipe on www.lilluna.com. I knew it would be the perfect treat for us to make together. Kids (and lots of us older folks) love Rice Krispie Treats and by just adding a little food coloring you can tailor them to suit most any holiday. Since Independence Day is just around the corner, this red, …

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Best of Patch Readers' Choice: Who Makes the Best Dessert?

Tell us where you go to satisfy your sweet tooth.

  The warm weather of summer is not far away, which also means residents will be able to once again enjoy the treats of the season. Here at patch we are all about desserts! That's the focus of this week's Best of Patch Readers' Choice poll - who do you think makes the best dessert in Concord.  But those desserts don't just have to be enjoyed during the summer. We want to know who you think makes the best dessert that can be enjoyed at anytime of the year.  Here are some of our favorite places, but if we're leaving one off of the list, please let us know in the comments and we'll add it: Voting in the poll below is open until 9 a.m. Friday. Ties will be broken by whichever business has the most positive comments in the section below. We …

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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie: A Little Slice of Heaven

This must-try pie recipe is ridiculously good. Give it a shot and let us know what you think in the comment section.

"When someone asks if you'd like cake or pie, why not say you want cake and pie?" ~Lisa Loeb For Christmas, my sister-in-law gave me a cookbook devoted solely to pies. Now I love a freshly baked pie as much as the next gal, but I avoid actually making them due my subpar baking skills. A chocolate cream pie is about the best I can manage. Thumbing through the beautiful photographs in this book, though, was definitely inspiring. It inspired me to ask my husband to make one. Luckily, he was up for it and made the most delicious-looking pie in the book. Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Pie. Just typing the name makes my mouth water. I will say that it was a group effort, since I did the grocery shopping, my hubby and son made the pie, I cleaned up and…

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