These are great anytime! Just as the name implies this is a cross between a biscuit and a cookie. Have it with your breakfast coffee, afternoon tea or after dinner Port. The right amount of sweetness. Play with the flavor a bit by adding anisette or lemon zest. Or for a very subtle taste add brandy. Hope you enjoy this Portuguese pantry recipe. I love it!
If you’re thinking this is just another pound cake you’re in for a surprise. The texture of this cake isn’t grainy or heavy … it’s perfect! Simple recipe with rich results. What more can you ask for in a cake recipe! Add glaze, berries and ice cream for a company presentation this 4th. It will be the biggest bang on Independence Day!
One of my favorite berries. This tart is three layers of deliciousness!
My mother would call any plant coming up in our yard but not purposely planted a volunteer. We had the best volunteer asparagus from the birds she would say. I’m not sure the blackberries that grew through from Dr. Smith’s (you know, a common fence) were exactly volunteer but that’s what they too were called. Dad was handy at everything. He always had time for projects. That’s what mother said. So before long the blackberry volunteers were transplanted along a newly constructed support system amongst our many walnut trees. The fruit from these vines provided pies, cobblers and jams for seasons. Definitely blackberries are my favorite … the seeds not so much. Try this recipe that has just the right amount of whole berries over a layer of seedless berry filling.
The entree was a hit! George, the meat-n-potatoes birthday guy, loved it! There are many variations to this recipe.You might add your own touch like fresh peas, chopped celery, mashed cauliflower in place of potatoes but I like this just as it is. It absolutely has an amazing flavor and it’s so very moist.
If you like meat and potatoes I guarantee you’ll love this!
Hummingbird Cake
A request from my son-in-law. So, I looked through my cookbook library and pulled out one of my favorites, American Cake. (Thank you Ann, my daughter-in-law’s gift.) I enjoy reading the stories as much as looking over the recipes. After reviewing hummingbird cake recipes on-line this recipe looked best for my family. Oil instead of butter, no coconut (not liked by all), and the recipe was easy enough to toss together in record time.
Enjoy, it’s amazing.
Berry time of year! Love this berry cobbler for breakfast. Simple topping brings this together quickly. Use on your favorite fruit filling. If you’re not into a biscuit topping take a look through my other topper recipes in this post.
My perfect dessert for Mother’s Day. Really simple but looks time involved, doesn’t it? The pastry comes together in 5-10 minutes, and while it bakes those 30 you can whip up the cream and cook (or not) the blueberries. Yes, some may prefer the blueberries uncooked and folded into the whipped cream. This is a rich yet light (heavenly) dessert. Add strawberries or mixed berries instead if you like.
Craving Red Velvet? Here’s a deliciously easy fix! My first recommendation is to use your very best unsweetened cocoa. I used Guittard Cocoa Rouge Cocoa Powder for its great taste and red cocoa color. It can be purchased at Amazon.com if you have difficulty finding it. Great for brownies too!
World Market too
The taste of Red Velvet the easy way!
Dinner isn’t complete without dessert! (in my opinion) Dessert can be as simple as fresh fruit, a special coffee, or digestif. But I have to admit I love cake and cookies, all with coffee, best. So, when I was watching Andie McDowell’s party for her new boyfriend in Love After Love I was focused on the red velvet cake at the end of the table. (The party went south pretty quickly. How many noticed the cake?) It looked deliciously homemade just like the result I had with Cook’s Illustrated’s Red Velvet Cake Recipe. Some times a cake is too much … so the reason for this cookie. Soon!
About the movie, Andie’s son (actor O’Dowd) was less than likable (3 out of 5 stars).
Here are a few of my favorite cookies until the Red Velvet appear next:
Chocolate Chippers
Cranberry Oatmeal
Cheesecake Bars
Raisin Bars
Peanut Butter
Fig Bars
For more click on category COOKIES
With a few simple changes this kid lovin’ treat can be their & your Easter Favorite! Yep, we changed out the green food coloring for a carrot orange, added cut green licorice strips sprouting from the shoulder of the “carrots” and switched out the vanilla with chocolate cupcakes for a more dramatic surprise with the first bite. Here’s the how to for the basics: Mini Filled Cupcakes
If you’re into the real deal, Carrot Cake, here.
