When I was a kid, hash browns were a treat. We only got them when we ate breakfast out. Although I now know that the hash browns in those meals were nothing special, at the time I savored them. Now that my tastes have evolved, I prefer homemade breakfasts and I've found an even better way to enjoy hash brown potatoes - Cheesy Hash Brown Egg Nests. My beloved is Irish American. For him, and now for me, potatoes are essential. They're practically a food group unto themselves. Whether ... read more
Chocolate Marzipan Tarte Soleil
This Chocolate Marzipan Tarte Soleil is the direct result of my obsession with Trader Joe's Puff Pastry. I have made puff pastry myself, but it's neither quick nor simple. Even while advocating home cooking, I do take short cuts sometimes and buying puff pastry is one of them. If you are not familiar with puff pastry, it differs from standard pie dough because it rises in many super-thin layers. For an all-butter version, you laminate the dough by repeatedly adding chilled butter to ... read more
Derby Pie Shortbread Bars
Originally I was going to call these Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Bars or a similar, rather unimaginative name. However, after a bit of research, I discovered that they are actually a delicious bar ... read more
Chocolate Raspberry Pots de Creme Custard
Planning a Valentine's Day dinner with your sweetheart? If so, these Chocolate Raspberry Pots de Creme are a perfect dessert for your meal. Or you could make this recipe for two and eat them ... read more
Low Fat Cranberry Applesauce Loaf
I found a handwritten version of this recipe for this Low Fat Cranberry Applesauce Loaf in my files "recipes to blog about." I have no idea when I put it there or what the circumstances were. Is that ... read more
No Butter or Shortening Date Nut Bars
In my book, butter is right up there with chocolate on the list of ingredients I love most. So I was dubious about these No Butter or Shortening Date Nut Bars to say the least. But for a dessert that ... read more
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