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Lemon Bars
American, Dessert, Parve

Lemon Bars

Tart, creamy and delicious- these Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert when you want a little something sweet-but not too much! You can use fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice or even Meyer Lemons to make these Lemon Bars. The key is fresh. Bottled juice will not give you the […]

Hamantaschen Dough
Dessert, Parve, Purim

Hamantaschen Dough

I only make Hamantaschen Dough once a year. I roll it out; cut it into circles and fill them with mohn (poppyseed) or a thick fruit purée. We love the traditional apricot and prune; but you can use any thick fruit flavored jam you choose. They can be iced and […]

Chocolate Clusters
American, Dessert, Parve

Chocolate Clusters

Looking for a quick and easy dessert treat? These Chocolate Clusters require almost no cooking at all! Annie Mae, the lady who worked for my parents for over 60 years, was always looking for ways to satisfy my Mother’s yearning for candy. It was a daunting task; because Mom was […]

Khrustiki Cookies
Dessert, Eastern European, Parve

Khrustiki Cookies

This recipe is for Khrustiki Cookies. These cookies that look like twigs covered in snow are perfect for Chanukah and Christmas. My only change to the original recipe from the book Please To The Table by Anya von Bremzen and John Weichman, was to increase the brandy from one teaspoon to […]

American, Dessert, Parve

Pumpkin Pie

Not only was this pie delicious but against all odds- it froze well! I wrapped it tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil. I let it defrost slowly in the fridge to reduce the possibility of it drawing moisture from the shock of a warm kitchen. Prep time: 15 […]

Apple Cake
American, Breakfast, Dessert, Parve

Apple Cake

Apple Cake: two layers of sliced apples oozing with cinnamon and sugar between three layers of cake  baked in a Bundt pan! This Apple Cake can be presented whole or served sliced on a platter. We enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Add a scoop of ice cream on […]

Ginger Snaps
American, Dessert, Parve

Ginger Snaps

Ginger Snaps is the modern word for these cookies. I used to eat them in my Grandmother’s kitchen. She called them Zuzus. They were crunchy, spicy and made your mouth feel all tingly inside. Besides being a wonderful snack, these cookies are also an integral part of the sauce for […]

Blueberry Pie
American, Dessert, Parve

Blueberry Pie

I love Blueberry Pie. I played with a lot of different measurements until I found the right proportions to produce a delicious, lemony, blueberry pie that does not give you that gelatinous feel in your mouth that makes you think the filling was canned. This recipe works every time. I […]