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“Bear Sign” (Or… a more polite name: “Nut & Berry Shortbread Bars”)During the off-season, when salmon aren’t readily available up north, Alaskan bears eat mainly nuts and berries. So to track a bear in the woods, you simply look to the forest floor and watch for “bear sign”. Need I say more? Ha! These are SO easy… |
6 votes
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Creole PralinesBetter than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature treats in the Big Easy! It is time to play 'soft ball', and we're not talking the sport - we're talking Creole candy. When the recipe calls for your concoction on the stove to reach the… |
5 votes
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Uncle Amos' Molasses CookiesThis is an old stand-by, perfect for the holidays, for winter, for enjoying with a glass of milk, or hot coffee, tea or cocoa. The beautiful thing is that these cookies get better everyday - if you can stand to have them around without consuming them! This is a make-the-dough-one-day and bake-the-cookies-the-next project, so… |
4 votes
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St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Bundt CakeI made this cake in advance of St. Patick's Day to test if it would be worthy of that occassion. I was a little bit skeptical given the packaged ingredients, but it turned out wonderfully. Our dinner guests and our kids both loved it! When sliced, the inside of the cake has a nice green tint to it which is not visible in the photos… |
3 votes
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Apple Crisp with MapleThis is an easy dessert and a great combination of flavors. The butter, brown sugar and rolled oats make a great crunchy top! |
7 votes
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Apple Custard Pie with Oatmeal CrustAdapted from: Vegetarian Times Magazine. This is a simple and delicious dessert. Enjoy and Have Love in Your Heart, Catherine |
7 votes
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Sugar Donut MuffinsA soft and tender cake muffin with a crusty coating of sugar on the outside that will melt in your mouth like a little bite of heaven. |
21 votes
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Chocolate GobsI love making these during the summer to give my kids a sweet treat. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and store in the frigde. The kids will love getting their own snack for a change! |
2 votes
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Jelly Bean Sugar CookiesAn adorable little sugar cookie that is sure to put a smile on anyone's face. This cookie is soft on the inside, slightly chewy with lightly crispy outer. |
1 vote
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Celestial PieWhy limit a great dessert like lemon meringue pie to just one kind of citrus fruit? Thanks to orange and lemon, this lovely pie packs a bold sweet-tart flavor! |
1 vote
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Sand Art Bars (Brownie Mix in a Jar: Holiday Gift Idea!)This is one of the “bars in jars” recipes so popular a few years ago, and every so often during the holidays I resurrect it because it makes such a nice handmade gift, with WOW factor. The layered ingredients vary by color and texture and remind me of Native American sand painting and Arizona. Get an assembly line going and make… |
2 votes
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Delicious Blueberry Lemon Crunch CakeA delicious and easy recipe made with fresh or frozen blueberries and cornmeal for an added crunchy texture. Enjoy! |
2 votes
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Banana Pudding PizzaIf you are a lover of the Southern dessert “banana pudding”, you will love this dessert pizza. Nothing is better than a big bowl of the traditional Southern version of “banana pudding” at the end of a meal. Made with vanilla wafers, vanilla pudding, bananas, whipped cream or meringue it is usually the dessert of choice at most… |
2 votes
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Rich Chocolate BrowniesThese brownies have chocolate chips and melted chocolate in the batter, making them doubly delicious. It's a crowd-pleasing treat I can always count on.” |
12 votes
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Glorified RiceThis is an Amish dessert sometimes called Heavenly rice. It light and popular with all ages. Great potluck dessert. |
1 vote
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