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Miscellaneous

Essence of Emeril Seasoning

I was given a recipe a few years ago that required some Essence of Emeril seasoning. After going to three different grocery stores to find it, all to no avail, I came home and went online and found this recipe. It might not be exactly the same as the official Emeril brand, but it’s awfully […]

Cookies and Bars

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

This cookie recipe comes from my official “Christmas Cookie Collection”. It’s a crisp, sugar cookie rolled in sugar and nutmeg, with a hint of rum and brandy. I recommend buying those extracts before the holidays as they are hard to find once holiday baking season arrives.

Appetizers & Dips, Ethnic Dishes

Egg Rolls

Way back in the mid 1960’s, as I was walking past my sister-in-law Helen’s mother’s house ,she came out munching on an egg roll that her mom Olga had just made. She spotted me and offered one to me . I enjoyed it so much I just had to have that recipe. I think I […]

Soups

Dutch Split Pea Soup

Nothing “hits the spot” better on a cold day than a big bowl of hot, dutch split pea soup. The smoky bits of ham, bathed in creamy peas, laced with carrots , potatoes leeks and onions. It’s a meal in a bowl that your entire family will enjoy! It’s delicious as it is, but you […]

Cakes, Desserts

Dump Cake

Here’s a scrumptious cake, bursting with fruits and nuts, that became famous back in the late 1970’s. It’s called a dump cake because you just dump all the ingredients into the pan and put it in the oven. No mixers or dishes to clean up and best of all…its so moist and delicious.

Cakes, Desserts

Death by Chocolate Cake

Are you curious as to why someone would name this cake “Death by Chocolate”? I believe it’s because when you take a bite of this moist, chocolaty cake, you’ll think you died and went to heaven. No one will ever guess this was made with a boxed cake mix.

Breads

Date Nut Bread

When I was a young girl, a very popular treat to go with a hot cup of coffee was a nice slice of date nut bread. I don’t know why he popularity of this delicious treat faded out through the years, but it’s time for a comeback! Surprise your Grandma with a loaf of this […]