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 […]
I only make Hamantaschen once a year. I roll out the dough, cut it into circles and fill those circles 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. Chocolate spread or a […]
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 […]
Looking for a Winter holiday cookie? These Khrustiki cookies look like twigs covered in snow. You could shape the dough into whatever you want. They are perfect for both Chanukah and Christmas. . I did not create this recipe. My only change to the original recipe from the book Please To […]
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 […]
Chocolate Chip Apricot Brownies take advantage of the natural affinity of apricots for chocolate. I make these Chocolate Chip Apricot Brownies without nuts because my older grandchildren are allergic to nuts but love apricots and chocolate. By all means, add a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans if you want […]
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 […]
Flaky crust and vanilla flavored apples still warm from the oven make a mouth watering dessert. Enjoy. Prep time: 30 minutes
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 have that gelatinous mouth feel that makes you think the filling was canned. This recipe works every time. I use a Sugar […]
A Peach-Plum Galette is a perfect way to take advantage of Summer’s bounty! The combination of luscious peaches and plums can’t be beat. The orange peaches and the purple plums are a wonderful color combination. As their natural juices blend in the crust, you get a beautiful and delicious dessert. […]