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Blackberry Clafoutis

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This classic French dessert is not only incredibly delicious, it's one of the easiest desserts to make.  And that's always a winning combination!It's blackberry season here in Washington State and as usual the harvest is abundant.  The grow practically everywhere and … Continue reading →

Healthier Whole Grain Molasses Cookies

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Molasses cookies have long been a favorite of mine.  I have many memories of my mom making them and good times spent dipping freshly baked and still warm molasses cookies into a glass of whole milk.  Pulling them back out of the milk the texture would be chewy-squishy and … Continue reading →

Authentic Traditional Mincemeat

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Few people today know the taste of true, authentic mincemeat, a dish dating back to the 11th century.  And that explains why very few people I know actually truly enjoy mincemeat versus simply eating it out of tradition (or being forced to so as not to offend Grandma!).  … Continue reading →

Scottish Barley Pudding

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During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside.  As I've been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many … Continue reading →

Perfect Peach Crisp (Slow Cooker or Oven)

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Crisps are one of my all-time favorite desserts.  Growing up my mom would make her famous apple crisp that had everyone clamoring for seconds.  Though cobblers (made with drop biscuits) and crumbles (essentially crisps without the oats) are likewise delicious, crisps are my … Continue reading →

Honey Peach Cardamom Sauce

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Peaches are in season here in Washington State and I picked up a bulk load of 75 pounds of them last week!  I've been busy chopping and freezing them for smoothies, canning them, making fruit leather, peach cobbler and peach crisp, and thought I'd try something new - this … Continue reading →

Strawberry Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

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Our garden is bursting with rhubarb!  We have about 6 large rhubarb plants, all of which were in desperate need of splitting earlier this Spring.  After splitting them we ended up with about 25 rhubarb plants!  Most of them we gave away to friends but se kept a few and … Continue reading →

Healthier 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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Wouldn't it be nice if all delicious recipes were this easy?Yep, that's it:  Only 3 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep time.  The oven does the rest and soon you'll be biting into a perfectly chewy, delicious and healthier peanut butter cookie.  These cookies also … Continue reading →

BEST Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

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Doughnuts in one form or the other have been around for eons; so long in fact that according to the Smithsonian archaeologists have dug of fossilized pieces of doughtnuts dating back to prehistoric Native American settlements.  But "proper" doughnuts are believed to have … Continue reading →

Authentic Zwetschgenkuchen (German Plum Cake)

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While plums can be found in stores throughout the year, in celebration of plum season I want to share a traditional German plum cake with you.  Depending on which region of Germany you're in, it's called Zwetschgenkuchen, Zwetschgendatschi, Quetschekuche or Pflaumenkuchen. … Continue reading →

Gluten Free Crepes

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I think I could eat crepes all day if I let myself.  (It's a good thing I don't.)  But it sure would be easy to.  Have you ever had crepes filled with Nutella and and spread with some whipped cream?  Or simply filled with strawberry jam and sprinkled with powdered sugar? … Continue reading →

Fig, Anise & Hazelnut Tea Cake with Orange Glaze

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This cake combines some influences of England, Germany and Italy.  Dense cakes like this make the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea, a long-held English tradition.  The hazelnuts and anise are popular baking ingredients in Germany and Italy and their aroma brings back … Continue reading →

Sweet Potato Sour Cream Pie

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Sweet potato or pumpkin pie?  That's an ongoing debate and probably one you'll never see resolved.  Many say they taste almost identical while others swear they taste nothing like each other.  More than anything, the debate is probably rooted more in culture and upbringing - … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Chocolate Pecan Muffins

Thank you to Albertsons Safeway for sponsoring this post!Alright everybody, the new Peanuts movie is coming out November 6th and I've made something to celebrate.  Mostly I'm looking forward to taking our kids to see it, but the truth is, I'm a long-time Peanuts fan. … Continue reading →

Double Apple Crisp Streusel Muffins

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Thank you to General Mills for sponsoring this post!I love the texture sensation of chomping into a muffin with crunchy sweet crumblies on the top and a soft and chewy interior.And simply nothing beats a rack of freshly baked muffins hot out of the oven!  These … Continue reading →

Whole Grain Almond Fruit Bars

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Thank you to the J.M. Smucker Company for sponsoring this post!Last week I posted the recipe for my Lemon Millet Fig Cake with Walnuts and Candied Ginger and mentioned that I was planning on making some fruit bars next.  I like homemade fruit bars and wanted to … Continue reading →

Classic Angel Food Cake

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The food of angels.  I've always thought this cake had a fitting name.  White as wool, light an airy as a cloud, and a deliciously delicate flavor -  it's easy to see why this 19th century American creation has remained a favorite through the generations. … Continue reading →

German Nussmakronen (Hazelnut Macaroons)

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Another traditional German cookie enjoyed particularly during the Christmas season.  These Hazelnut Macaroons have a fabulous texture with a very delicately crisp exterior and a delightfully chewy interior.  Using just three ingredients, they're super easy and quick to make. … Continue reading →

Chewy Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies (GF)

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Chewy.  A double dose of chocolate.  Gluten-free.  You're welcome.No, I haven't converted to a gluten-free diet and no, I won't be bombarding you with gluten-free recipes.  Remember my Perfect Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies from a few months ago?Yep, those … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Eggnog Cake with Eggnog Custard Sauce

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Thank you to Clever Girls and Bob's Red Mill for sponsoring this post!I can't praise this cake enough.  It is perfection.  The texture is exquisite and the flavor is so wonderful.  It's fantastic on its own, but when served with the eggnog custard sauce it not only … Continue reading →

Perfect Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I've been making some gluten-free baked goods lately.  No, I haven't turned gluten-free.  And no particular reason other than just wanting to master the art and to do some experimenting.  Today I'm sharing one of the results with you:  Perfect Gluten-free Chocolate Chip … Continue reading →

Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake

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With a super tender, moist crumb, filled with sweet and plump fresh cherries, and generously laced and dotted with heavenly marzipan, this cake will win you over after the first bite. And DO NOT skip over this recipe because you're thinking, "Dang it, I don't have marzipan … Continue reading →

BEST Homemade Marzipan and Almond Paste

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Growing up in Germany, home to the world's most famous marzipan, I was practically raised on this stuff.  Well, not really, but I wouldn't have protested had my parents tried :)  If you're looking for an authentic marzipan recipe that's easy to make, is much cheaper than … Continue reading →

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