Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Cookies

A friend of a friend brought the most amazing peanut butter cookies to a holiday gathering, and ever since having one of those cookies I have been meaning to ask for her recipe.  Today I was reminded of this when … Continue reading

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Homemade Baklava

Baklava is my favorite dessert, and I’m told it’s not all that difficult to make.  Despite her lack of Greek heritage, my mother makes a killer baklava.  Every now and then when I’ve bought a piece of baklava at a … Continue reading

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Brownies With a Kick

These brownies are inspired by one of my favorite chocolate bars:  Vosges Red Fire Bar.  Last night I had a square of the sugar-free version of this chocolate bar, and was truly impressed.  Had I not read the package, I … Continue reading

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Indian Pudding

There is probably no way to make Indian Pudding look appetizing…   It really is good, especially on a dreary, snowy day… Recipe for Indian Pudding 4 1/2 c. skim milk 1/2 c. cornmeal 1/3 c. molasses 3 tbs. brown … Continue reading

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Chai Cinnamon Pudding

Start by brewing some very strong chai tea–two tea bags in about 3 tbsp. of boiling water.  Let steep and allow to cool before squeezing the tea bags to extract as much tea as possible, then set aside.  Next prepare … Continue reading

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Holiday Sweets

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the homemade cookies and fudge.  My current favorites are Gingerbread Cookies, M&M Shortbread Cookies, Melt in Your Mouth Cookies, and the peanut butter fudge that my friend’s dad used to make … Continue reading

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Eggnog Cookies

Three gatherings in two days = time to make cookies!  This recipe really was easy, and the cookies are soft, fluffy, and delicate.  The icing really helps the eggnog flavor stand out, so don’t omit the icing if you try … Continue reading

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Italian Bakery

  A few weeks ago I visited the Italian Bakery to pick up a few sweet treats to share with my family.  Not only does this bakery have a great selection of pastries, but it also offers a variety of … Continue reading

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Labor Day Apples

While visiting family in Wells, Maine and seeing the five different varieties of apples growing on the tree in their back yard, I became inspired to make use of some of nature’s bounty.  I was warned by my father-in-law that … Continue reading

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Chocolate & Fresh Mint Ice Cream

I made this ice cream by modifying the recipe for “Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream” in my ice cream maker’s Owner’s Guide.  It has a light chocolate flavor and genuine mint tingle without being overly sweet.  The mint and chocolate … Continue reading

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