Category Archives: Desserts
Banana Cookies
We had an abundance of ripe bananas in the freezer and a lack of cookies in the cabinet.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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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