These butters can gild scones, pancakes, waffles, croissants, or just plain toast. They can be shaped into cylinders, covered in waxed paper, and placed in a plastic bag., then refrigerated or frozen. Slice them into coins for a nice presentation.
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Cheesecake
This is a very creamy, smooth cheesecake based on the classic New York version. Fresh berries are a refreshing contrast to the richness of the cheesecake.
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This is a lighter, airier, more delicate version of cheesecake. If you’re a fan of ricotta cheese, as I am, you’ll love this.
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Old-fashioned, creamy, and luscious, this is perfect following a spicy meal, particularly Jamaican Jerk Chicken or Spicy Mustard Flank Steaks. I’m a purist and prefer this pudding as is. If you are looking for a little variety, however, you can add ¼ to ½ cup chopped lightly toasted pecans, walnuts, or pistachios or thinly sliced almonds, and/or ½ cup raisins, currants, dried cranberries, or cherries, or diced apricots or prunes at the same time you add the vanilla.
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Homey, yummy classic bread pudding with a grown-up twist. You can always serve it with ice cream or whipped cream for the kids.
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Bananas and chocolate are an inspired combination. This light and tender banana cake is frosted with a luscious chocolate ganache: heaven.
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Boozy, rich, and unforgettable. Definitely not for the kids.
Continue readingDain Fritz’s Grandmother’s Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I love the pure sweet flavor of this cake. I have been making it for 30 years and for every occasion; it’s the rare recipe I never mess with.
Continue readingChocolate Chip Pie
Chocolate Chip Pie – what a concept! This is like a pecan pie in texture, like and under-cooked chocolate chip cookie in flavor, and like a 5-year-old’s dream.
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Though most of the peaches in my house don’t last long enough to be cooked, when they do, this is where they end up.
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