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March 20, 2013
Well, it has been a while since I have been able to post any recipes. I have had a lot going on and had some other projects that were keeping me busy. Sorry! Anyway, I have a very good friend who is like a father to me and he has not been feeling well the past couple of weeks. I knew his birthday was coming up so when I asked him the other day exactly which day in March...
March 5, 2013
Of all the cakes I have ever made, Carrot Cake has always been my favorite. It is easy to make, healthy (it’s full of carrots right?) and the results are always the same. It is my nephew, Billy’s favorite and I used to make it for him for his birthday. Since he was not living near me the past couple of years, I stopped making it because it made me miss him. Well, I got great news . ....
February 15, 2013
I almost forgot the birthday cupcakes. Vanilla Honey Cupcakes are a quick alternative to baking an elaborate birthday cake. The icing was delicious to me but I think I over cooked them just a tad – they were a little dry to me. So start checking them at about 15 minutes. I could have eaten the icing all by itself. It was really good! Vanilla Honey Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Icing Save Print Vanilla Honey Cupcakes...
February 11, 2013
My great-nephew wanted me to make a cake for his grandmother. He said she liked Almond Vanilla cake with Fudge icing. I Googled it and saw several recipes for gluten free almond cakes but nothing that looked like what she would be wanting, so I made up my own recipe. The recipe makes three layers but since we had more people at my house, I iced one layer for her and two for us. So if you...
January 31, 2013
Choosing what to serve for dessert can sometimes seem overwhelming. If you serve a heavy meal you tend to go for a lighter dessert. Of course it only makes sense that if you have a light dinner you could indulge a little more and serve something really decadent. What if I told you you could have it all? Literally . . . the whole shebang! Well, the recipe I have for you today is healthy as well as delicious. Since...
January 28, 2013
Turkey is the leader in the production of Prunus armeniaca also known as Apricots or in Turkey Kayısı. Kayısı is a gorgeous fruit that can be used in pilavs, making pies, tarts, jams, and preserves. One of my favorites for using apricots is Kaymaklı Kayısı Tatlısı or Apricots Stuffed with Kaymak. If you are serving a heavy meal, this dessert could be served as a perfect ending to your meal. It is light, not too sweet and makes...
January 16, 2013
Scrumptious Strawberries Aren’t these the most scrumptious Strawberries you have ever seen? These strawberries were so delicious that I had to share a pic of them. They would have made yummy strawberry preserves, but unfortunately they will not see tomorrow. They were polished off almost as fast as I got them washed and put on the serving plate. This is probably my daughter’s favorite fruit. They are full of Vitamin C and are great on their own or in pies, shakes,...
January 14, 2013
Baklava – Everybody’s Favorite . . . just the sound of it is intoxicating. Once you try baklava, you will be hooked for life. Baklava is like potato chips, you can never eat just one piece. Once piece becomes two, becomes three and so on. It is a food that I often get requested to make. If I make this sweet and intoxicating sweet for you, I LOVE you!!!! Contrary to popular belief, it is not hard to make, it...
