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Eat Dessert First – Life is uncertain. This saying was on a packaged cake I purchased 20 years ago. As I have gotten older, it has taken on deeper meaning or at least my understanding has increased.

Berries with Amaretto Sabayon Sauce

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White Chocolate and Meyer Lemon Tart

3 Large Eggs 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Heavy Cream 2 Meyer Lemons, Juiced 4 Ounces White Chocolate, Cut into 1/2 inch pieces 19 Baked Pie or Tart Shell Directions:  In a medium stainless steel bowl beat the eggs until blended. … Continue reading

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Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Fritters – Ob’l Puffers

From Fine Old Recipes, Pennsylvania Dutch Cookbook.   My mother made these although I didn’t get a recipe from her.  When I saw these, my childhood flashed in front of my eyes.  I remember sitting  in the kitchen in French Camp with … Continue reading

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Arroz con Leche – Rice Pudding

Abby would make this for the kids for breakfast and they would go crazy for it.  It is still a favorite.  I tried to make it on the stovetop like she did, but invariably I burn it. Nothing smells as … Continue reading

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Lemon or Lime Cool Whip Mousse

If you are avoiding Cool Whip and other frozen whipped toppings because they contain hydrogenated oils and trans fats, try Tru Whip, an all-natural frozen whipped topping available at Whole Foods Markets. It has no trans fats or hydrogenated oils. … Continue reading

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Julia Child’s Cherry Clafoutis

I have heard many descriptions for this dish, from pancake to pudding. My goodness, just say crepe! That is the taste and texture. It is a crepe dish. Instead of making a bunch of crepes, you make a crepe casserole. … Continue reading

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Baked Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

3 Tablespoons Walnut Oil or butter but remember the Walnut adds a richness that is exceptional.) 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Pears: halved, cored, peeled 1/2 C Chardonnay Mix ingredients in an oven proof pan or frying pan. Bake at … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding Muffins

Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Lightly grease with butter, or spray with a non stick vegetable spray, a 9 x 13 x 2 inch (23 x 33 … Continue reading

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Pie Crust

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cisco You can also mix half butter and crisco, but I like crisco 100%. Water about 3-6 Tablespoons Great for Quiche and sweet pies! Flaky, light and … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 3:54pm Mix your favorite brownies, mix your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. (Or buy them). Spread the brownie mix on the bottom layer in a parchment lined … Continue reading

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