Tag: dessert
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A VERY BERRY POUNDCAKE – another adventure in baking
Hi there, Things have been more than usually hectice at the Laganella household and I didn’t have anything prepared to share with you for your July 4 celebration. But I think that you might enjoy whipping up this total definition of Americana cooking – pound cake. This cake is delicious made plain but the addition…
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OATMEAL BARS – when applesauce just won’t cut it.
Hi there, Since our recent health scare, I have been thinking about how to take the title of this blog “New Classic Recipe” seriously and to take some classic recipes and try to reduce the fats and sugars. Dom likes a little something sweet after dinner but finding a cookie that is low in saturated…
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RICOTTA PIE – a timeless Italian recipe
Hi there, There are nearly as many versions of Italian-style ricotta pie out there as there are Italian grandmothers, but I thought this one was nearly perfect. It was rich, creamy and just slightly sweet. Perfect for after dinner or for a breakfast treat the next morning — if there are any leftovers. This recipe…
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HUMMINGBIRD CAKE – a very special birthday cake for a very special mother
Hi there, Continuing with honoring mothers during the month of May, it is my pleasure to introduce Robbie Cheadle and her mother, Elsie Hancy Eaton. Both mother and daughter are writers and co-authored a book called While the Bombs Fell. It is the story of Elsie’s experience living through the bombing of England during WW2.…
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COCONUT CARROT CAKE – It’s What’s Up Doc
Hi there, The Doc in our house recently had a birthday. The grands wanted to celebrate by making a homemade birthday cake. As those of you who have befriended me may remember, my resolution this year is to become a baker. Not a better baker mind you, just an entry level baker. So, my baking…
