Category Archives: Desserts

Banana Cookies

We had an abundance of ripe bananas in the freezer and a lack of cookies in the cabinet.

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Red Velvet Crackle Cookies

Also from Sunday Parade magazine article on holiday cookies.  Putting the recipe in the blog first, then trying it.  I figure typing it up will make me read it more carefully. Postscript:  They came out great.  Like better than the … Continue reading

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Fall Fruit Compote

I had fruit compote at a event earlier this month and really enjoyed the natural sweetness of it. Certainly a healthier alternative to chocolate candy! Looked for a autumn version and liked this one with its cinnamon and nutmeg. I … Continue reading

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S’mores Bars

Went into the union office for the day and one of the staff members brought these in. They were yummy and and recipe is  easy.

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Peaches in Red Wine

In Portuguese, Pessago com vinho. This is from my Portuguese Cooking cookbook which has great pictures. I made these many years ago and they were yummy. I think making with pears would be good too. I just saw a wine … Continue reading

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Nutmeg-Maple Cream Pie

From the New York Times.  Doesn’t include pie crust recipe.  Would it be really bad of me to just buy a pie crust? “This pie is a delicious twist on a custard standby, and it is exceedingly easy, a humble … Continue reading

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Chocolate and Irish Baileys Cream Truffles

From Irish Times; sounds yummy.  Will post a note if I try them this holiday season. “Taking the time and effort to make this yummy treat at home is a great way to show how much you really care. Beautifully … Continue reading

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Holiday Stout Cookies

From Elysian Brewery, Seattle.  There link is here:  http://www.elysianbrewing.com/holiday-stout-cookies/ But in case they take it down later, here’s the recipe.  Looks good.  Sort of reminds me of Whoopie Pies made with stout!

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Whoopie Pie Palooza 2012 – Part III

Every year I try and make Whoopie Pies as gifts for friends.  Of course with all the Whoopie Pie cookbooks and Whoopie Pie pans and Whoopie Pie ovens (see Whoopie Pie Palooza I & II), it was another week of … Continue reading

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Shortbread

My roommate makes the best shortbread cookies ever.  He got the recipe from a cookbook he got in Scotland many years ago:   This is the same recipe used for years in the Fabulous Radical Women Bake Sale.   Here’s … Continue reading

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