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  • Almond Crescents with Burnt Butter Icing

    Found on Pittsburgh Needs Eated, adapted from America’s Best Lost Recipes. Similar to a bear claw. Makes 2 crescents, each serving 6 Dough: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 package rapid-rise or instant yeast 1 tsp salt 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces and chilled 1/4 cup warm evaporated…

  • White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    My friend Patty made this dish last year for a girl’s night out. 3 tbsp butter, melted 3 cups whipping cream 10 oz white chocolate 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 8 egg yolks 1 loaf French Bread, cubed and dried out Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Pour the melted butter into a…

  • Cathy’s Grandmother’s Famous Caramels

    Last Christmas there was a lot of buzz going around about caramels. A friend of mine invited me over to make Christmas goodies with her. The much talked about caramels were on the list. I am glad she knew what she was doing because I definitely did not have a clue. The caramels were a…

  • Pear and Ginger Crisp

    This recipe comes from a Cooking Light Cookbook. I made it for a dinner party we hosted one Christmas. Since then Pear and Ginger Crisp has become a Holiday tradition. Filling: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 1/2…