EASTER CAKES

EASTER CAKES

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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

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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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...
BLACKBERRY JAM CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

BLACKBERRY JAM CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING

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For cake: 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup blackberry jam 3½ cups cake flour 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped pecans For caramel frosting: ½ cup butter...
TROPICAL POUND CAKE

TROPICAL POUND CAKE

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This pound cake is the perfect spring dessert. It is so light, moist, and refreshing with a delightful blend of tropical flavors. If you like coconut and pineapple, this is a cake for you. It is so easy to prepare, so bake one for your family and several to share with...
PATTY’S PICK: Mimi’s Scalloped Potatoes

PATTY’S PICK: Mimi’s Scalloped Potatoes

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This is the way my late mother always made Scalloped Potatoes. The recipe is easy to prepare with ingredients that you have on hand. This is a versatile side dish with just about any menu. I even serve this creamy and delicious casserole for brunch. Enjoy! Mimi’s...
MILK AND COOKIES

MILK AND COOKIES

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SPECIAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup light brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Preheat...