Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Joanna Pruess’s Molasses Spice Cookies

Molasses spice cookies - doesn't sound too appealing, does it?   I'm not a huge molasses fan, and if this recipe hadn't been recommended to me, I never would have…

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November 4, 2009

Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Billy’s Vanilla, Vanilla Cupcakes

We were invited to a rooftop party a couple of weeks ago and I offered to bring a dessert, so I made these mini cupcakes.  My sister Gail sent me…

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October 28, 2009

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs

French Toast

My friend Nancy had a party and had a couple of extra baguettes which she gave me.  I wasn't sure what to do with them, I thought about making bread…

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October 21, 2009

Desserts / Eggs / Fruit

Lemon Chamomile Shortbread

These cookies are incredibly simple and really good. When I tried one, I longed for a cup of tea to drink with it. They're a perfect mid-afternoon snack with a…

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September 28, 2009

Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Grandmother Paula’s Sour Cream Pound Cake

Last week we had two back-to-school picnics for the boys.  Each family is asked to bring a dish to share.    For the first picnic I made this pound cake and…

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September 21, 2009

Breads and Muffins / Breakfast/Brunch / Dairy / Eggs / Fruit

Baked Apple Donuts

These "donuts" didn't last long in our kitchen this morning. They are a variation of these muffins that I made earlier this summer, the primary difference being that these "donuts"…

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August 30, 2009

Eggs / Main Dishes / Poultry

Breaded Chicken Cutlets

I love chicken cutlets, but I always wrestle with how to cook them. I ate them a lot growing up. My mom used to dip the chicken in egg, then…

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August 26, 2009

Cheese / Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs / Snacks

Black Bottom Cupcakes

I've made these cupcakes twice now, and they're unbelievably good if you're a cheesecake fan.   The chocolate cake is very moist and the cheesecake in the center is a huge…

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August 24, 2009

Chocolate / Dairy / Desserts / Eggs

Hostess Inspired Cupcakes

We went to a fabulous dinner party in Southampton last night at a home that can be described in no other way than Shangri-la.  I volunteered to bring something sweet…

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August 17, 2009

Breakfast/Brunch / Chocolate / Dairy / Eggs

Peanut Butter Pancakes with Chocolate Chips

My sister Gail periodically sends me recipes that she finds online. When I got this one, I immediately put it in my "to make" folder. Our boys love pancakes and…

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August 13, 2009