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Nanaimo Bars

There was a Daring Bakers Challenge in the last couple of weeks and though not participating in that event, I saw a couple of posts about these funny sounding bars and the pictures that accompanied them and they looked delicious.

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Plum Tart with Almond Crumble

I often cook out of a need to use ingredients that I think are at their prime and that was the case this past week. I had bought a box of plums from Costco and thought that time had arrived so I decided to make a simple tart that would let the fruit shine (why [...]

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Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts

I love candied nuts but this one has a hint of savory and is beyond fabulous! Although the spices are typical of Thanksgiving…but this was a huge hit at a spring event! Ingredients: 4 cups nuts (I use a combination of pecans, walnuts, cashews and/or almonds) 2 Tbsp Tiny Town Turkey Rub * (This blend [...]

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Cheesecake with English toffee filling

Prepare this cake a day ahead. Makes 12 servings. Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 5 ounces graham crackers) 1/2 cup toasted almonds, finely chopped 1/2 cup English toffee bits (such as Skor) 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Filling 4 8-ounce packages cream [...]

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Apple Cream Cheese Torte

This is a great combination of flavors and textures. Crust: 1/2 cup butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. vanilla 1 cup flour Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 6 cups peeled and sliced tart apples 1/4 cup slivered almonds Directions for [...]

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Herbed Spiced Nuts

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 2 cups assorted nuts –walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and natural almonds (with skins) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl whisk together oil, thyme, salt, and cayenne. Add nuts and toss to coat well. Spread nuts and toss to coat [...]

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French Mocha Macaroon Tart

With a crust fashioned after the popular cookie, this tart features a dark and white chocolate mocha filling. It’s really more like candy and should be cut into small wedges. Crust 1 cup toasted whole almonds 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon all purpose flour 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder 1 large egg white plus 1 [...]

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Herbed Spiced Nuts

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Baked Toffee Squares

Ingredients: 1 package of graham crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup chopped almonds, toasted Directions: Preheat oven to 350; butter cookie sheet with sides or jelly roll pan. Place crackers on bottom of pan, closely together. Melt butter and brown sugar in saucepan over medium-high heat. [...]