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Microwave Banana Pudding with Shortbread Crumbles The day I discovered I could make vanilla pudding in my microwave changed my life. No more scorched custard, hot stoves or instant pudding mix. Microwave banana pudding is the perfect summer-tim (read full article)
Is there anything better than biting into a fresh, fragrant, perfectly ripe nectarine or peach in the summertime? The sweet nectar rolling down your chin, your hands, and your arms is a reminder of how wonderfully juicy and messy they can be. Take (read full article)
Looking for a celebration cookie? Maybe something for the Fourth of July with homemade ice cream… How about a shower or luncheon… Or a kid’s party… Or any occasion where you want to carry out a color scheme. These are r (read full article)
What do you save that you rarely use later? I took a survey at my office. Here’s the short list: bacon grease leftovers individual condiment packages from fast food restaurants half-empty shampoo bottles For me, it’s egg whites. I (read full article)
If you’re thinking “too much trouble” —don’t go away just yet! Are you dough challenged? Never fear! I have devised an easy method for making these deliciously flaky and tasty pop-tarts with you in mind. How (read full article)
If you are a coconut lover, here’s a great cookie to add to your collection. These have all the convenience of icebox cookies combined with the buttery flavor and crispy crumbliness of shortbread. With only 5 ingredients, it won’t tak (read full article)
You would not believe how many strawberries I’ve eaten lately in my quest for the BEST fresh strawberry pie. One attempt involved mashing, blending, straining and cooking fresh strawberries. Forget it!! After all that work, I didn’t li (read full article)
When pressed for time, would you rather make a recipe you know by heart or one hiding in a cookbook or messy recipe file? If you’re like me, you go with what you know. Good news! You won’t need a recipe long for these incredible bars. (read full article)
Lime Coconut Squares In keeping with the “wearing of the green” happening this Wednesday, I have something green for you to eat. And it’s not lettuce for a change. These simple fruit bars have a tasty shortbread base combin (read full article)
The Tuesdays with Dorie selection this week is her Toasted-Coconut Custard Tart. Instead of adulterating her recipe which is too rich for my taste, I was inspired to pull out my favorite recipe for custard filling and show you how easy i (read full article)
I made this cake for my husband’s birthday last Sunday. It’s a tradition in our family. Turned out to be a bittersweet celebration because his mother died the day before. While frantically going through photo albums before my mother-i (read full article)
Poppy Seed Rolls with Lime Curd I have a new vice! Lemon Curd. Up until now, I have always purchased lemon curd in a jar. An expensive little jar! But those days may be over. Variations are numerous. In addition to lime curd or or (read full article)
I am not a candy maker. My mom is. In her heyday, she could make perfect fudge, peanut brittle, toffee, caramel, divinity–all of it. Obviously, I did not get her candy gene. Hand me a pan and a thermometer and I want to make yogurt, not cand (read full article)
Attention all pie crust-a-phobes. Have I got a pie for you. No crust!!! It’s sweet, it’s cinnamony and it’s Swedish. Actually, I have no idea about that last “s” word. It’s written in the title on the handwri (read full article)
Do you have a signature dish? I’m not sure I do but if I did, it would probably be frosted cookies. They seem to fly out of the cookie jar faster with a light coating of sweetness. Click on these links to see some of my favorite frosted coo (read full article)
I know, I know, I need a life. As if it isn’t bad enough to make your own graham crackers, then you have to go and decorate them? Hey! I’m on vacation and this is my hobby. It’s how I like to waste my time. But it sure is fun– (read full article)
In the beginning of this blog, my husband of 33 years asked when I was going to post thumbprint cookies. He kept asking. Then he asked again. And again. Now that Christmas is almost here, so are thumbprint cookies. My man is happy. The recipe (read full article)
My daughter-in-law, Susie, found her way to Texas from the midwest just like I did. Our recipes boxes has several recipes in common. This smooth, creamy and mellow peanut butter fudge for one. Homemade egg noodles cooked in chicken broth is another. (read full article)
As a kid in 4-H, I spent an inordinate amount of time trying to make 5-6 cookies that were perfectly round and exactly the same size for my entry at the county fair each year. If only I had used a cookie press, surely I would have won the grand priz (read full article)
Need a quick snack to take to a party? Or a quick Christmas gift with a handmade touch? I’ve got the ticket. Dressed up so shiny and sleek, these crunchy nuts are ready to step out on the town. Add cinnamon if you like. Think cinnamon (read full article)
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