Banana Bread
The yogurt in this bread adds moistness to the final product. This also can make a very nice holiday gift. You’ll Need 3 very ripe bananas ½ cup butter 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1...
Butterscotch Baked Pear
This is a fabulous dessert to top off a fantastic holiday dinner. And pears are in season. You’ll Need 6 medium (6 to 7 ounce) ripe but firm Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter ¼ cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2...
Chocolate Truffles
Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them! Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...
Pumpkin Pie
Despite the fact that Dottie’s pie has displaced my mom’s pumpkin pie as the fairest in the land, she and Dottie still speak. Actually, mom has given up the old ways of cooking with sweetened condensed milk, and adopted this recipe. So much for that old saw about old dogs...
Apple Crisp
Apples are in season! This is a nice dessert for the Thanksgiving spread. You’ll Need 5 medium apples sliced and peeled 1/2 cup brown sugar ¾ cup oats ¾ cup flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 stick butter, softened ¼ cup apple juice, or water Directions Preheat...
Coconut Bars
Looking for a unique yet easy to prepare dessert? Try this one. Coconut is a treat in itself! You’ll Need 1/2 cup butter ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs ½ teaspoon baking powder 2...
Citrus Shake
J is for Juicing! Juices and smoothies both offer a light fare breakfast. A smoothie and a few nuts could do the trick to start your day. You’ll Need 2 Grapefruit 1 cup peeled and diced ripe mango or peach 1 medium banana 8 oz peach yogurt 2 Tbsp...
Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes
Chocolate-Strawberry Shortcakes with Amaretto Cream If you’ve ever made a pie crust that was flavored with almond, you know that it can be a total game-changer for your dish. Amaretto is an almond flavored-liqueur that will completely change the whipped cream! You could also use hazelnut or orange liqueur...
Creme Fraiche
Creme Fraiche the perfect topping for fresh fruit. With a dollop of Creme Fraiche you can take some fresh fruit and turn into a very delightful dessert! You’ll Need · ¼ buttermilk · ½ cup heavy cream Directions Note: This recipe must stand for 6-8 hours, and then be...
Caramel Sauce
This sauce can dress up many desserts and works wonderfully with sliced apples. So forgo the fake apple dip in the stores. And make your own to complement this delightful fall fruit. Yields approximately 1 1/2 cups You’ll Need 2 egg yolks, beaten ½ cup packed brown sugar...
Raspberry Bars
This recipe is easy to make, does not take a lot of ingredients and is a for sure a crowd pleaser. Anytime you make this and share it, you will be asked for the recipe! You’ll Need 10 ounces frozen raspberries 2 Tablespoons cornstarch 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup...
Flaky Pie Crust
There’s not much more humbling (read humiliating) than picking up something you’ve written for everyone on the planet to read – in a book, say – only to find out that you were advising precisely the thing that you said you opposed! Bummer. In the first printing of The...