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The BEST Coffee Cake Ever

I was having coffee and thinking about what to make for a neighbor when I saw a tweet from The Pioneer Woman (Ree Drummond aka @thepioneerwoman) that said, and I quote, “The Best Coffee Cake Ever. I say that with confidence, boldness, and crumbs all over my chin” – so of course I was intrigued…I [...]

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Bourbon Pumpkin Pecan Pie

I like pumpkin OK but don't really love it, maybe it's too many store bought, cafeteria style boring pies that turned me off, so I'm always experimenting and looking for one that suits me and this, for me, is the best of everything; classic Pâte Brisée pie shell, creamy pumpkin filling (with bourbon) and crunchy [...]

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Ginger Cranberry Shortbread Bars

Shopping at Costco can make for some interesting opportunities. I often find myself deciding on a dish to make because I have an overabundance of something I bought there! This week it was a large bag of cranberries, enough to make a double recipe of Merlot and Toasted Walnut Cranberry sauce and still have 7-8 [...]

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Salmon with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze

I had a good friend over for lunch recently and needed something simple and fast; this salmon fit the bill for and was delicious. Served with some rice and a green veggie, it's a great choice for a special lunch or family dinner. Indredients 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup butter, cut into small [...]

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Baked Brie with Sautéed Apples and Brown Sugar

Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (see note) 1 large egg 1 tablespoon water 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, cut in half vertically 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 Brie cheese round (8 ounces), sliced in half horizontally Thaw puff pastry sheet at room temperature for 30 minutes. [...]

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Bananas Foster Cream Pie

I love Bananas Foster; first enjoyed it as a delicious topping over a crepe filled with vanilla ice cream when I was in my twenties; after that first experience, bought a whole cookbook for crepe recipes just so that I could recreate it at home and have many times. Bananas, brown sugar and rum…what could [...]

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Hot Chocolate

This is so good! I’ve often made the mix as an easy holiday gift, just mix all but the milk and present to recipients in a container with a recipe card with instructions for use. 8 cups milk 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon ground [...]

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Cranberry Glazed Orange Layer Cake

Absolutely delicious and beautiful cake for the holidays. I've made this cake each year for Christmas; but not since I started this blog so I don't have a photo of my results. I actually like to let the sauce run down the sides a bit; I think it adds to the festive look! Serves 12 [...]