These not-too-sweet, slice-and-bake cookies are retro good. Maple Pecan Ice Box Cookies Beat together until smooth and creamy: 1 cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar Add: 3 Tablespoons real maple syrup 1 large egg yolk ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon maple extract Beat well. Stir in: 2 cups flour (half white and half whole […]
Dessert Meals
Soft Ginger Cookies
Feb 20, 2022
A sweet, lightly spiced treat. Soft Ginger Cookies Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Blend together in a bowl or food processor: ¾ cup (1½ stick) butter1 cup sugar Add and beat in: 1 egg¼ cup molasses1 Tablespoon water Stir in until smooth: 2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda¾ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon salt2 […]
Carrot Cake
Mar 1, 2021
Yes, you can have vegetables for dessert. Try this classic carrot cake recipe with an easy cream cheese frosting made with a food processor. Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, mix ingredients in the following order: 2 cups white flour1½ cup sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda½ […]
Maple Vanilla French Toast
Jan 31, 2021
I always liked my Mom’s French Toast. Now I love this version with added vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Maple Vanilla French Toast Whisk together in a shallow bowl: 4 large eggs2/3 cup whole milk, half & half, or cream2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup1 teaspoon vanilla¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cinnamonSprinkling of nutmeg In […]
Apple Cake
Jan 3, 2021
So simple but so good. Guests usually look up at me surprised after the first bite. It’s like a coffee cake but sweet with fruit more than sugar. Apple Cake Heat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix in each ingredient, one at a time, in the following order: 1 cup oil1½ cups sugar […]
Pear Almond Tart
Dec 6, 2020
Pay no attention to family members who say they don’t like pears. Serve this anyway. They won’t be able to resist. They will want more. Pear Almond Tart Prepare or purchase a: Single pie crust Press the crust into a pie pan or 10-inch tart pan. Trim off excess dough that drapes over the top of […]
Apple Crisp
Nov 8, 2020
This dessert has been a family favorite for at least four decades. When my children were young, they loved using their hands to work the butter into the flour mixture until crumbly for the topping. Apple Crisp Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Peel and core: 2 ½ pounds of apples Cut up the apples into […]
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Oct 10, 2020
My boyfriend, wary of squash, ate a big piece of this cake, pronounced it good, then asked, “Does it really have zucchini in it?” Chocolate Zucchini Cake Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan (or a 9×13 baking pan). In a large bowl, mix together until creamy: ½ cup butter (softened)½ […]
Fruit Crostata
Aug 25, 2020
This free-form pastry, filled with fresh fruit, is a a perfect summertime dessert for 3-4 people. Top with vanilla ice cream and enjoy. Fruit Crostata Preheat oven to 400 F. Prepare and place flat in a pie pan or other baking dish: Single pie crust (I use a Pillsbury prepared crust) In a bowl, mix: […]
Chocolate Chip Mousse with Berries
Jun 13, 2020
You choose the berries you prefer on this easy-to-make chocolate mousse. (This could be my favorite dessert. ) Chocolate Chip Mousse with Berries In a heavy saucepan or double boiler over low heat, melt: 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips As the chips are melting, whisk together: 1¼ cup whipping cream (not heavy cream) 2 egg […]