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Indian Spice Cookies

Indian Spice Cookies by Buck Bannister

Based on Garam Masala, a spice blend used frequently in Indian cuisine, these cookies have a nice soft and chewy texture and the flavor is complex and alluring with the tiniest bite on the finish that warms the mouth.

1 vote
2605 views
Malibu Rum Coconut Cake

Malibu Rum Coconut Cake by Buck Bannister

A perfect blend of coconut icing and coconut flavored rum make this the perfect treat for Spring and Summer gatherings.

3 votes
5368 views
Mango Orange Cupcakes with Coconut Rum Ganache

Mango Orange Cupcakes with Coconut Rum Ganache by Buck Bannister

A little tropical, a little chocolate decadence - who could ask for anything more. This is a lovely dessert and perfect for a lush Summer gathering! This recipe makes 6 large cupcakes or 12 small ones. I suggest using the large pan for a better presentation!

1 vote
2701 views
Honey Pecan Chicken

Honey Pecan Chicken by Buck Bannister

Sweet honey and a pecan crust make this chicken dish a special treat for an intimate dinner or a dinner party with friends. Paired with heirloom rice this is sure to please and bring a touch of Southern Elegance to your table.

1 vote
1809 views
Popcorn Balls

Popcorn Balls by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterHalloween is fast approaching. It's my favorite holiday and not just for the candy. I love the costumes, I love ghosts and ghouls, and I love the celebration of Autumn.Many years ago, in my small rural high school, even our teachers shared food and recipes with the students. One year my algebra teacher brought in…

2 votes
1846 views
Utterly Peanut Butter Bars

Utterly Peanut Butter Bars by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterYesterday, I saw a tweet from C&H Sugar about a recipe for Peanut Butter Bars that had peanut butter in both the crust and filling. It sounded great so I thought I would try the recipe this afternoon.When I had finished with the mixing and preparing the pan, I must admit I wasn't optimistic. In raw form it didn't appear…

2 votes
1133 views
Sugar Donut Muffins

Sugar Donut Muffins by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterI was looking around for something to bake this afternoon while Michael was teaching his music students. Cakes came to mind but, honestly, I wasn’t up to doing a cake today. The past week or so with back pain has left me still feeling drained. (Note: diagnosis is several compressed disks.)I thought about Beignets but…

3 votes
1247 views
Malibu&reg Rum Coconut Cake

Malibu&reg Rum Coconut Cake by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterA few years ago one of our nephews and his wife became frequent travelers to the Caribbean on cruises. In fact, they even got married while on a cruise. For Christmas one year they brought me and Michael wonderful rum cakes from Tortuga. One of them was a banana flavor and was scrumptious. I became hooked on Caribbean…

2 votes
1232 views
Classic Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies

Classic Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterI love peanut butter. It's been one of my favorite foods/tastes/flavors since I was a kid. I'll choose a peanut butter dessert over almost any other! One of my lifelong favorite cookies are classic peanut butter cookies. I loved to come home from school and have a big peanut butter cookie and a glass of chocolate milk.…

2 votes
903 views
Butter Rum Muffins

Butter Rum Muffins by Buck Bannister

Buck BannisterA couple years ago, we'd reached a rough point in our lives. I had almost died awaiting a liver transplant in 2006. I'd finally received that transplant in January of 2007. Meanwhile, Michael was suffering from colorectal cancer and had delayed treatment until after my recovery from the transplant. We'd been hit hard on…

2 votes
1603 views