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Orange Cream Gelatin Dessert is an easy dessert that you can make from a few items in the pantry and freezer at any time of the year. It works well for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day, bridal or baby showers, etc. It is sweet and rich, yet somehow also seems light and refreshing. It is a […]
A classic, easy dessert that reminds me of lunch at my elementary school. I guess that is probably the first place I ever ate apple crisp. As I was not a fan of pie crusts, apple crisp was my ideal apple dessert. My sister is the person in my family known for making apple crisp. […]
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic, nostalgic dish that can make any meal into a special occasion. It is a dish that can lighten your mood after just one bite. It is also a dish that is much better than the sum of its parts. There is a definite synergy when you take otherwise lackluster […]
I made two versions of caramelized bananas after being inspired by a show on TLC where the “Cake Boss” made a similar dish as a version of bananas foster. I made an alcohol free version and one with leftover amaretto from making Amaretto Cherry Bread. I must say the amaretto version tasted better and did […]
I have told how to make the cream puffs, but you need to put a filling inside of them to make them tasty. The filling possibilities fall into two categories, savory or sweet. Savory fillings in small cream puffs make very good appetizers or light snacks. Here are a several ideas: Flavored cream cheese Cream […]
Every time I think of a gathering where appetizers will be served, I can’t help but think of _______salad sandwiches. The ladies of my mom’s social groups served ham, cheese, and chicken salad sandwiches at almost every gathering. They were usually on regular bread (sometimes with the crust cut off) or buns. Why? I have […]
