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	Apfelkuchen (German Apple Cake) with Almond Apple Cake Variation by Salad Foodie This recipe takes me back over 50 years when I lived in Germany. My landlady Mathilda would treat me to this pastry and one day I asked her for the recipe. She agreed to show me how to make it, if I taught her how to make American lemon meringue pie!…	5 votes 3 reviews 3 comments 19033 views
	Mon Gateau Au Chocolat by Ali El Safy An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the "old school" way!	31 votes 17 reviews 8 comments 54635 views
	Swedish Apple Pie by Salad Foodie "Easy as pie" as the saying goes. But this recipe is really EASIER than pie! Sliced Granny Smith apples go in the pie dish first, followed by a quick and simple topping. The topping settles down around the apples during baking and becomes lightly crisp - so good! Based on The Apple Lover's Cookbook by Amy Traverso.	1 vote 4293 views
	Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini) by J. Gino Genovesi There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish and quick and easy to make. Prepare items a head of time. I know your family will like this dish.	3 votes 2 comments 9085 views
	Danish Apple Pudding by Salad Foodie A Danish grandmother’s recipe from the old country, this is a unique way to use your apple stash, and makes a lighter dessert to serve during the holidays. I served this with a Danish-theme dinner party. Recipe is based on one from food.com.	1 vote 5306 views
	Vegetable Lasagna by Salad Foodie Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred…	2 votes 1 review 1 comment 13967 views
	World's Best Shortbread Cookies by B Innes This recipe has been in our family for many years and is a tradition at Christmas	3 votes 6828 views
	Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage) by J. Gino Genovesi I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride myself in the taste of the cabbage rolls I make. Try them. They are real Italian!	1 vote 6078 views
	Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.	1 vote 3042 views
	Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti by J. Gino Genovesi The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and carried by the Roman Legions into battle; perhaps this action help fuel the expansion of the Roman Empire since they were so light and easy to carry into battle. The biscotti became…	1 vote 5212 views
	Cinnamonroll gourmet style by branna (makes abt 12 large or 15 small rolls) :	1 vote 2631 views