PATTY’S PICK: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Cake: 2¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 1½ sticks unsalted butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 tablespoons lemon zest ¹⁄³ cup lemon juice ¼ cup oil 1 cup sour...
PATTY’S PICK: SPICY CHEESE CRACKERS
I make these spicy cheese crackers all the time. They can be piped through a cookie press for cheese straws or cut into shapes for any occasion. They are so easy to prepare with ingredients you probably have on hand, and they freeze well. People always love them and...
EASTER CAKES
Delight your family and friends with these delicious cakes for Easter. It might be fun to have all three lining the side-board like a bakery shelf to choose a favorite. You will be surprised how many people select a small piece of each one. It is also a treat to box a...
APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
1 (17-ounce) package puff pastry 4 medium tart apples, peeled and cored 4 teaspoons butter 4 teaspoons cinnamon sugar, divided 1 egg yolk 3 tablespoons cream or water CARAMEL SAUCE: 1½ cups packed brown sugar ½ cup butter, cubed Pinch of salt Whipped cream or ice...