When we visit New Orleans, I can’t get enough of these southern treats! They are just perfect for the holidays. So I thought would make a double batch. Tricks for Perfect Pralines ( From the Southern Living.com site) Pralines aren’t difficult to make, but they can be tricky. The requirements are plenty of stirring, patience, …
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I was reading through SARABETH’S Bakery Cookbook and came to a screeching halt! Well, I really just flipped the cookbook to this recipe, the cookie looked so yummy and I really wanted to start baking for Christmas. I like to deliver cookies early to friends, so it’s not stressful and I enjoy the baking time. …
Heavenly and delicious Pecan Bourbon Tart. Simple ingredients make this tart a popular dessert for the holidays or any day. Giveaway is CLOSED Click here to enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway A while back, my dear friend Amy loaned me her fabulous cookbook: SARABETH’S BAKERY~ FROM MY HANDS TO YOURS BY SARABETH LEVINE. It is one …
One of the most popular cookie bars from the Joy of Cooking cookbook is the Pecan Bars recipe. I thought I would switch it up a bit and add almonds, I know, I am wild, you didn’t think you would ever see this side of me did ya??? Welcome to my world! I thought these …
Dulce de Leche My daughter looked at me and sighed. She asked if we have any caramel for apples? I thought to myself, not right this minute, but I can have it in 90 minutes! You just need one ingredient~ One can of sweetened condensed milk. There are a couple ways that you can make …
For the ultimate cheesecake lover! A double layer of cheesecake and a layer of pumpkin cheesecake! The perfect way to celebrate the holiday! Cooler weather is taking over Maine and fall recipes are calling my name. I have been wanting to bake a pumpkin cheesecake for a while, after seeing this double layer cheesecake from The …
A yummy moist blueberry coffee cake that does not include coffee, it’s supposed to be eaten alongside a cup of coffee. This is the best coffee cake. I love it hot out of the oven, just delicious. It was not good timing when I took it out of the oven and my whole family ran …
What do you do when a friend gives you a big container of freshly picked blackberries, sweet gorgeous wonderful blackberries!? Well….I MAKE cheesecake, Blackberry Cheesecake. Creamy, dreamy blackberry cheesecake with a nutty cookie crust!
I am on such a blueberry kick, yes this happens in August, I buy quarts of fresh Maine Blueberries from my local farmer. I love this, there is a box where you place the money that you are paying for the fresh produce, it’s based on the honesty policy. I just bought three quarts, yeah …
A dear friend broke her ankle, so Mom and I made her dinner for herself and her family, these bars were supposed to be included with the dinner, but time was running out, so they stayed behind, oh my goodness, these are the best no bake bars hands down. Don’t think that you can just …
Freshly picked strawberries and rhubarb really pack a punch for this simple-to-make yet incredibly delicious Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Make this dessert today with basic pantry ingredients. This sweet and tart combo with fresh strawberries and rhubarb and an extra-thick buttery oats topping is such a winning recipe. MAKE A STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CRISP A rhubarb crisp with …
I have been making this recipe from my Mom’s recipes since I can remember. As the bread is baking, memories come flooding back from childhood, skating up and down the driveway, picking avocados from our tree. Always have loads of zucchini and tomatoes in the summer. Since we are to have what they say is …