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Mincemeat Cookies ~ The Old Fashioned Way

Mincemeat Cookies ~ The Old Fashioned Way by Amos Miller

I have always loved mincemeat - pie with vanilla ice cream or cookies and cocoa. This is how we make them, except here I will substitute Borden's Nonesuch Mincemeat, or Robertson's (preferred) in a jar instead of homemade mincemeat. You can substitute your favorite shortening (vegetable works great) while I will use rendered leaf…

3 votes
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Cherry Winks ~ Classic Cookies

Cherry Winks ~ Classic Cookies by Amos Miller

This is the original recipe for a cookie that won the 2nd Pillsbury Bake Off. They contain dates, pecans, maraschino cherries, cornflakes and a kiss of vanilla extract. I have followed the original recipe but you G-F members will see my modifications for you in the Ingredints below. I've adapted the recipe for gluten intolerant…

1 vote
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Julekake | Julekaga | Norwegian Cardamom Scented Christmas Bread

Julekake | Julekaga | Norwegian Cardamom Scented Christmas Bread by Nitha Kitchen

Julekake (or Julekaka/ Julekaga) is a rich holiday bread flavored with cardamom which is traditionally served at Christmas in many Scandinavian countries. It is particularly popular in Norway and Denmark. Incidentally, Julekake means “Yule Bread” in…

1 vote
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Easy Cinnamon Apple Strudel

Easy Cinnamon Apple Strudel by Nancy Miyasaki

This is super simple and truly delicious. I made it for John's birthday dinner, since he loves cinnamon apple desserts with vanilla ice cream. It's light and flavorful without being too rich. We finished it all in one night between the six of us. Mmm!

3 votes
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Blueberry Biscotti

Blueberry Biscotti by Greg Kantner

These are the best biscotti's around. And with either fresh or frozen berries, you can enjoy these year round. More photos of the finished product at gregkantner.com

2 votes
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Nestum Lemon Meringue Pie

Nestum Lemon Meringue Pie by Navaneetham Krishnan

Three layer pie, packed with a firm crunch from the nestum and the tangy and pillowy flavors of the lemon filling and meringue.

1 vote
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Breakfast fruit muffins

Breakfast fruit muffins by Micheline

These muffins are light, quick, easy to make because you use frozen fruits readily available in your freezer. You can whip up a batch in no time.

1 vote
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Banana Nut Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins by erin de martini

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

3 votes
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Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie

Fabulous 3 Cherry Pie by Amos Miller

Most folks don't have the luxury of owning a personal cherry orchard, so I modified this recipe using ingredients available at most stores. You'll save the picking and pitting time and end up with a fabulous pie that will thrill even those who say they do not care for cherry pie (I've had it happen). As a native-born…

4 votes
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Cinnamon swirl banana bread

Cinnamon swirl banana bread by Micheline

This tasty, sweet and comforting banana bread is one of my favourite treats. It is a bit sweeter than other banana breads but is so delicious with a cup of hot earl grey tea.

1 vote
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Black Cherry Crumble

Black Cherry Crumble by Amos Miller

I originally saw Paula Deen make her version of this dish and I came up with a couple of really good modifications which folks have liked when I served it for dessert. I believe this is an improved recipe. I made this with gluten free (and lactose intolerant) diners in mind, but you can feel free to subtitute regular flour where…

2 votes
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Cranberry Crumb Bars

Cranberry Crumb Bars by Robyn Savoie

Here's a great way to use left over cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving. It features a cream cheese and cranberry fillings, a tender crust and a nutty crunch topping.

1 vote
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Rhubarb-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

Rhubarb-Ginger Upside-Down Cake by Robyn Savoie

Rhubarb cake gets a delightful update with the spicy-sweet addition of crystallized ginger to its caramelized topping. Cake flour provides an extra-light crumb.

2 votes
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Easy Peasy Healthy Fruit Cake

Easy Peasy Healthy Fruit Cake by The Blender Girl

This throw together” fruit cake might not cut the mustard against some of the more decadent fruit cakes, but is scrumptious nonetheless. I offer it to you as a perfect natural rescue remedy for any sugar cravings, or as a quick easy cake for those surprise guests who pop over for a cup of tea on a lazy Sunday afternoon. You could…

1 vote
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Applesauce Honey Cookies

Applesauce Honey Cookies by Robyn Savoie

These sweet, moist, spice-scented cookies are a cinch to make.

1 vote
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