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How To Make Candied Nuts
One of the number one questions I get from friends is how to make candied nuts for salads. I confess that candied nuts are one of the reasons I am the salad lover I am. The sweet, salty crunch of candied nuts is irresistible nestled among leafy greens, and coupled with cheese, fruit, and veggies. Mmm… […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
A new version of my Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake made with a doctored cake mix and filled with a delicious, easy-to-make peanut butter mousse, and frosted with rich fudge icing. I can never quite decide how I want to make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. As there are no written laws, it make baking all […]
Easiest Hot Fudge Sauce
For those times when you want some yummy hot fudge sauce, but don’t have any more chocolate on hand to make it, use cocoa powder. And for times when you do have chocolate, substitute it or add it to the cocoa powder for the creamiest, dreamiest hot fudge sauce imaginable. I grew up eating hot […]
Happy Birthday to Me!
I’m one of those gals who really appreciates a practical, non-romantic gift. No lie. New dish towels? Fabulous, thank you! I needed some new ones. A new blender or vacuum? Even better. That’s just the way I am. Practicality over romance. But this year? This year is different–I still did practical, but with a little […]
Have You Tried: Dulce de Leche?
Dulce de Leche. Doce de Leite. Confiture de lait. Cajeta. Whatever you may call it, if you have not, you must try it as soon as humanly possible. And better yet–make your own. Now, if you are someone who likes the idea of danger, press on with my how-to. If not, then please click over […]
More Polka Dots!
I was so happy to see the new Spode “Baking Days” Collection online at Macy*s. I love, love, love Spode dishes. And polka dots. The only problem is that I don’t think I can decide between the green and the blue. I think I’m going to have to get these ramekins though. Aren’t they darling? […]
Miniature Eclairs
My husband loves eclairs. Ever since we’ve been married, I’ve been promising to make them for him. Weeks ago, for Valentine’s Day, I finally made them. I loved them even though I’m not a huge fan of eclairs. (I’d much rather eat a bowl of ice cream.) They were really that good. They were so […]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Up until recently, when I wanted an oatmeal cookie, I went straight to my Grandma Maxie’s recipe. Then I made the recipe for Classic Oatmeal Cookies from my favorite cookbook, The Joy of Cooking. If Grandma Maxie were still alive, I’d have to give her the sad news that her recipe is no longer on […]
Key Lime Tart
I have to preface this by saying that I thought this Key Lime Tart was going to be a complete failure when I took it out of the oven. There didn’t seem to be enough filling. I thought it had baked too long. (That and my oven, depending on the day, is 50+ degrees […]
Valentine’s Menu: Desserts
When I think of desserts for an occasion like Valentine’s Day, I think towards the rich, sinful side of things. I’m talking creamy, fattening, thigh-padding desserts. There is none more rich or sinful than the marvelous Flourless Chocolate Cake.(Note: I made the chocolate glaze as the recipe calls for and added my own white chocolate […]
