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Eggnog Mini Muffins With Honey Cinnamon Butter

Posted by BecR  

Delicious little gems for the holidays! These will make your house smell wonderful while they are baking; they freeze well too. Serve warm with honey cinnamon butter. MORE»

Recipe #337716

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Meyer Lemon Muffins

(3 reviews) Posted by BecR  

I am a lemon fanatic! These exquisite lemony muffins make for a wonderful picnic or sack lunch treat. Meyer lemons are a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin or sweet orange. Recipe is from the L. A. Times. MORE»

Recipe #291400

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Zwetschgenkuchen (Bavarian Plum Cake)

Posted by BecR  

This is a traditional fresh plum cake, thought to have originated in the town of Augsburg, Germany. It is made with fresh Italian prune plums which are at their peak in late summer. Perfect for the afternoon coffee hour. Serve at room... MORE»

Recipe #386977

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Maids of Honour - Traditional English Custard Cheesecake Tarts

Posted by BecR  

These old fashioned English tea tarts are somewhere between cheesecake and custard, and are similar to those served at the Maids of Honour tea rooms in Richmond, Surrey, England (the official recipe is a closely guarded secret) since the early... MORE»

Recipe #387152

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Glazed Apricot Tart With Frangipane (Mini Tarts)

Posted by BecR  

These individual little tarts are perfect for tea-time, or anytime! MORE»

Recipe #383037

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Real Southern Strawberry Shortcake

Posted by BecR  

Genuine Strawberry Shortcake. The key here is to use only the freshest, ripe, sweet strawberries when summer berries are at their peak, and always serve the biscuits warm (and with butter). Adapted from a James Villas recipe. MORE»

Recipe #382621

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Traditional German Obst Kuchen - Fresh Fruit Flan (Sponge Cake)

Posted by BecR  

Traditional German Obst Kuchen is a Fresh Fruit Flan with a sponge-type cake base, sometimes with a thin layer of custard, topped with fresh fruit and then sealed with a fruit glaze. Obst Kuchen is very typically served throughout Germany during... MORE»

Recipe #163855

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Dad's Mazola No-Roll Pastry Shell

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

Easy peasy recipe! This is a treasured family recipe from my dear father---he never gave the recipe to anyone (except family), so shhh don't tell!!! This piecrust is absolutely delicious-- waaay better than any other I've ever tried---tender,... MORE»

Recipe #117824

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Strawberry Tart

Posted by BecR  

A pretty pre-baked tart shell, filled with fresh whole strawberries in a simple liqueur-infused glaze, topped with dollops of whipped cream...what's not to like? Enjoy! From the newspaper. MORE»

Recipe #118164

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Very Lemon Tart

Posted by BecR  

If you are a lemon-lover like me, you will love this tart! Executive Chef Billy Grant created a lemon dessert tasting with his pastry chef, Fran Marino, for his Beard House debut, and it has been on his restaurant menu ever since. This tart was... MORE»

Recipe #372048

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Strawberry Tea Bread

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

This recipe makes two loaves and freezes well, so you can eat one and save one for later. (Note: Can sub 16 ounce bag of frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed, for the fresh). MORE»

Recipe #167785

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Rose-Scented Geranium Bread

Posted by BecR  

There is nothing like having warm bread baking in the oven, to warm your kitchen and your family's heart! Recipe is from Virginia Murphy of Herboretum Farm. (Note: This would probably work just as well with other scented geraniums, such as lemon... MORE»

Recipe #163990

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Southern Style Pecan Pie Tarts-Tartlets (Tassies)

Posted by BecR  

These rich & buttery miniature morsels taste just like pecan pie, a wonderful addition to the Holiday Cookie Tray! From "Best of Christmas". MORE»

Recipe #340631

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Light Cherry Cream Cheese Pie

Posted by BecR  

A great tasting, new lite version of the old stand-by 'Cherry Cream Cheese Pie'. One of my family's favorites, makes a nice potluck dessert! MORE»

Recipe #356265

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Peachy Peaches 'n Cream Icebox Pie

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

An easy no-bake recipe, with lots of fresh peachy flavor! Best made with fresh peaches, but other fresh, frozen or canned fruit is good, too. Pie may be refrigerated for at least three hours and then served--but it's firmer and easier to slice if... MORE»

Recipe #244498

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Southern Style Lemon Chess Pie Filling

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

A rich lemony, buttery filling--this is superb eaten as a pudding, or in a pie (see tip for making pie)! Recipe was passed down to a Southern Living Editor from her late mother, Louise Floyd of Potter's Station, Alabama. Thank you Ms. Floyd, for... MORE»

Recipe #155008

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Perfect Pumpkin Pie

(4 reviews) Posted by BecR  

A simplified & delicious version of 'Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie'. Courtesy Eagle Brand. MORE»

Recipe #154996

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Creamy Pumpkin Pie (No Bake)

(3 reviews) Posted by BecR  

This is an interesting recipe I found in an ad for Keebler products. I put it here for safekeeping. It's nice to have a no-bake recipe for a favorite pie. (Cook time is refrigerator time). MORE»

Recipe #154990

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Dad's Apple Pie In-A-Bag

(2 reviews) Posted by BecR  

My very favorite apple pie. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream! Recipe is from my dear father who was the world's best baker. For the pie crust I always use Dad's Mazola No-Roll Pastry Shell Dad's Mazola No-Roll Pastry Shell #117824. (Note: for those of you... MORE»

Recipe #117825

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Nellie's Low-Fat Key Lime Pie

(1 reviews) Posted by BecR  

From "The Original Nellie & Joe's Famous Key West Lime Juice" bottle label. A nice lighter version of the famous pie. No baking required. Cook time is chill time. MORE»

Recipe #117748

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