Category: Desserts
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Marian Burros Plum Cake a la Chowhound
My Italian plum tree was totally full of fruit. They’ve been dropping on the lawn faster than I could eat them so this morning I went out and nearly stripped the tree bare. Not sure how many pounds but a huge basketful. Last year, I got almost no plums so I am intent on enjoying…
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Nectarine Pie Recipe
The other day I hosted a large family gathering to celebrate my mom’s upcoming birthday. We were lucky that several cousins and their partners/spouses were able to join us, as my mom hasn’t seen some of them in quite a while. I had several people bringing food, mostly salads. I barbecued hamburgers, salmon burgers and…
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Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day
My youngest baked these heart-shaped red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for her boyfriend for Valentine’s Day. Too cute! And totally easy! She shared the extras with a neighbor family and we had a few to nibble on here too. Here are the recipes for the red velvet cake and cream cheese frosting. Thanks…
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Sliced Apples and Peanut Butter: A Teenager’s New Favorite Snack
I think a great snack involves just a bit of effort, a spreading of something, a building up of something, a blending… Sliced apples and peanut butter fit the bill ! A simple sliced apple and a spoonful of peanut butter make a great after-school snack and has become my 15 year old’s newest favorite.…
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How to Make Candied Orange Peels
If you eat oranges, save a few peels to make these candied orange peels! I’m lucky enough to have an orange tree in the yard and this is their season so we’re enjoying fresh oranges, orange juice and this treat my daughter whipped up today: candied orange peels. I got this recipe from The Complete…