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Okay friends . . . we are now into the second week of November, which means it is officially time to start thinking about Christmas cookies. And while this Maple Shortbread cookie recipe is definitely perfect for Thanksgiving, it will also be just as at home on your Christmas cookie platters. You might just want…
Boo! I’ve got a spooky little treat for you today: Nut Free Monster Cookies. When the weather turns cool, er “cooler,” you’ll find me in the kitchen baking up a bunch of festive treats. I absolutely love fall flavors, and I am a huge fan of all things Halloween. There are so many fun themes…
Happy Monday! Today is the last day of September. That means it’s officially spooky season. And, more importantly, time for Halloween treats. So I thought I’d kick off October (almost) with a tray Chocolate Orange Thumbprint cookies. Many, many, many years ago, the first time I was in Boston, we went to Swensen’s ice-cream in…
Lemon layer cake is my sons’ favorite. Both boys always request lemon cake for their birthdays. (Much to my daughter’s dismay.) Over the years, I’ve had lots of opportunities to tweak this recipe to make it just perfect. So the lemon layer cake I’m sharing with you today has stood the test of time. This…
I grew up in New Jersey in the eighties. A good bakery was never farther than a stone’s throw away. Okay, sometimes we had to drive twenty minutes to get the cake that we wanted, but we had so many options. One of my very favorite cakes with a delicate White Almond Cake with Raspberry…
This Maraschino Cherry Cake is a Valentine tradition in my house. Many years ago Duncan Hines made a cherry vanilla cake mix. At least, I think it was Duncan Hines. But it may have been Betty Crocker, or even Pillsbury. My Mom bought all three, although we were partial to Duncan Hines. It quickly became…
Two of my favorite things are bourbon and brownies. So I figured why not put them together? Bourbon adds an extra rich layer to an already delicious brownie. These decadent bourbon brownies are nut free, delicious, and perfect for a special occasion. Why You’ll Love Them Bourbon brownies are easy to bake from scratch. A…
This red velvet bundt cake is tangy, moist, and delicious. It does NOT have a thick layer of cream cheese filling. So if that’s what you’re looking for this is not the recipe for you. (Although I do provide a thick filling suggestion in the notes.) Why You’ll Love It: I created this red velvet…
We’re smack dab in the middle of that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s. The week that is part festive–trees and lights (and tiny pieces of torn gift wrapping) adorn the house, Christmas cookies serve as breakfast, lunch, and sometimes dinner, and holiday gatherings are still going strong, part let-down–the big day is over,…