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Cranberry TorteAn elegant dessert recipe that makes a showy finale to the holiday meal. It’s a make-ahead and freeze recipe, which will simplify matters on the day you’ll use it. When it’s time for dessert, remove from freezer, add the glaze and serve. A stand mixer works best to whip the filling if available: be sure bowl and beaters are clean and… |
3 votes
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Zucchini Chocolate CakeIf there's a most-requested recipe for my year this would be it. Mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans serve as the "frosting" for this cake. I like to make this a day or night ahead, because I like the mini-chips to harden but if you like them soft and a little gooey, serve the same day. |
3 votes
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Strawberry and Rhubarb Tapioca PuddingA delightful tapioca pudding for a special occasion. So ruby-red pretty, and with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, you'll think you died and went to heaven. If fresh rhubarb is not available substitute frozen, and mash or cut up after simmering if necessary. |
2 votes
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Double Butter Bundt CakeMoist and rich, this unfrosted Bundt cake is versatile as a stand-alone snack with tea or coffee, or as a pastry base for ice cream or strawberry shortcake. The “double butter” name comes from butter as the shortening, along with buttermilk as the liquid (see NOTE below for using regular milk instead.) The cake travels well to… |
1 vote
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Angel Food Waldorf CakeA company-best cake recipe with real WOW factor, from my recipe archives. Originally from the Betty Crocker Recipe Card Library (1971) though the recipe is no longer found on the bettycrocker.com website. So glad to have this in my collection, as angel food cakes are my absolute favorites and this one is a standout. Be sure to allow… |
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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Almond Joy Cool Whip PieBetty Crocker (I think) has started providing chocolate Almond Joy and Mounds puddings to groceries. Make this easy pie in less than 5 minutes. |
1 vote
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Skinny Fall Apple Cake With Caramel GlazeWhat a super yummy, easy to make, apple cake. It’s loaded with great fall flavors including tons of apple flavor since I’m adding fresh chopped apples, applesauce and apple juice to the cake mix. The skinny for each slice, 220 calories, 5 grams of fat and 6 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. Leave the glaze off and this cake has 5 Weight… |
2 votes
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Phyllo Peach Pecan Cobbler for a Large GroupGreat recipe for the pastry-challenged. |
2 votes
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Crowd-wowing Flat Apple Pie!In my all time top FAVS of pie recipes, this pastry is like a Texas-size turnover! Baked in a jelly roll pan, it’s a cinch to transport to meetings or parties, and even easier to serve. Be forewarned that there are some extra steps to this colossal pie, but don't special occasions merit them? A great addition to holiday dessert… |
3 votes
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Bundt Beauty Carrot Cake with/without Cream Cheese FrostingMost cooks have a favorite carrot cake recipe, so this one is up for consideration to those who haven't singled one out yet! I have tweaked the recipe over time and it meets my needs for a healthier version than the typical recipe, yet satisfies the discriminating carrot cake lover's taste buds! I usually serve it plain with a… |
2 votes
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Dazzling, Skinny Chocolate Cherry Bundt CakeDeep dark chocolate batter embraces chunks of ruby-colored cherries in this elegant cake. The light crimson glaze adds a touch of blush to the top and the overall flavor hints of chocolate-covered cherries. This is another one of my “no time to bake” cakes because I’m starting with a cake mix. Although there are a lot of ingredients… |
2 votes
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Chewy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bar CookiesQuick to make, these bar cookies are a sister version of drop cookies (the dough can actually be made into those if you prefer.) Oatmeal and nuts provide a light crunchiness to the moist and munchy texture. In brief - a delightful cookie your company will love! |
3 votes
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Apple Harvest CakeFor apple season this is a slam-dunk! It's especially pleasing for its moistness and chunks of apple, plus folks appreciate a cake without frosting for a change! This one's a keeper for your fall pot lucks! Single recipe makes an 8" x 8" size; double it for a 9" x 13" pan for pot lucks. |
2 votes
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Easy Pie Filling Coffee CakeThis Land o Lakes recipe is called a coffee cake, but will work as a cobbler. It was a big hit with my dog park buddies. The dough is not very moist and I was concerned it needed more liquid, but it turned out perfect. |
1 vote
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