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Category: RECIPES – Treats

  • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    I love pumpkin. I always end up with a can of the stuff in my pantry all year long, not that I ever use it. Somehow I can never bring myself to make anything pumpkin related outside of fall. So it is always a treat when the first shrill wind comes announcing fall has arrived.…

  • The Long Sought After Pumpkin Chip Cookie

    The Pumpkin Chip cookie is by far one of my favorite treats. I first stumbled on it when I was in Utah at a grocery store called Macys. Yes, just like the department store only this place was an actual grocery store. A couple friends of mine were so kind to send me a plate…

  • Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    The oatmeal cookie is one of my favorite fall treats. The spiciness whispers autumn. In this particular version, cinnamon has been replaced with nutmeg for a nice subtle flavor. This recipe comes from the  Baking Illustrated Cookbook. 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 16 tbsp…

  • Apricot Bars

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    One evening after our youngest baby was born, a friend of mine (Diane Carter) brought us dinner and dessert. My niece was visiting at the time and we both agreed we had to have the recipe. Apricot Jam Powdered Sugar Crust / Topping: 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup brown sugar 1…

  • Pineapple Rings

    Ellie Krieger is one of my favorite chefs. I love her no-nonsense style to creating healthy meals. You can find more of her recipes on foodnetwork.com or her books “The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life and Small Changes”, “Big Results: A 12-Week Action Plan to a Better Life.” 1 (3 to…

  • Pudding Punch Bowl Cake

    This is my mom’s famous punch bowl cake. Once I tried making her delectable coconut cake, but it turned out to be a mess, because the layers were slipping off each other. So, into the bowl they went with all the ingredients for mom’s punch bowl cake. Turned out great. 1 angel food cake 1…

  • Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Cake

    If you have never tried rhubarb before, this recipe is the perfect introduction. This recipe is from makeandtakes.com. Cake: 3 cup flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda 2 tbsp butter/margarine, softened 2 cups buttermilk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 t. vanilla In large bowl, sift dry ingredients…

  • Texas Blue Bell Dump Cake

    At the time I was living in Texas, Dump Cake and Brisket were the stars of many a backyard barbecue. The cake mix dotted with butter creates a rich crust similar to a Betty or cobbler; but extremely rich. The religious rite required a scoop of vanilla Blue Bell ice cream to top it off.…