Another Homemade Marshmallow Recipe

As I have mentioned before in previous blog posts about marshmallows I can rarely have commercial marshmallows due to the habit of manufacturers using artificial dyes to get that “white look”. So over the past couple years I have tried a couple recipes, from one with corn syrup to even a maple syrup based one. [...]

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So-Good Sugar Cookies

These were fabulous and SO easy to make! They are a delicate flavor that melts in your mouth…..

So-Good Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
2 sticks unsalted butter (1/2 lb.)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp orange zest
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
For rolling cookie dough in:
1/2 cup granulated [...]

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Mini White Fruitcakes

One thing I love is a good fruitcake – yeah, I know many don’t. But that is something to consider – have you ever had a good one? One that isn’t sickening sweet nor full of weird citron or candied fruit? A white fruitcake is a great introduction to something you might have missed. It [...]

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Recipe To Save For Trying Out

A recipe that I don’t want to lose but haven’t tried out yet….it is gluten free as well.
Orange Apricot Crisp
Ingredients:
8 oranges
1 tsp fresh grated orange zest
2 cups thinly sliced dried apricots
1/2 cup dried cranberries, raisins or currants
1/2 cup diced candied ginger
1 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 tsp pure [...]

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Maple Pecan Pie and Whiskey Pumpkin Pie

If it is the night before Thanksgiving I have to be baking! Nothing like an excuse to make pies, no? This year I am sticking with traditional choices but with the way we prefer. I changed the recipe for our maple pecan pie a bit, having it be a little lower fat (yes butter tastes [...]

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Fantastic Ultimate Ginger Cookies

I saw this recipe over on Food Network’s website, by Barefoot Contessa, for Ultimate Ginger Cookies. You have to really love ginger, but if you do like we do, you will LOVE these cookies!

Do follow the recipe carefully – a stand mixer is needed. The dough is overall stiff at the end but it works [...]

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Keeping The Kids Busy – Ice Cream in a Bag

This recipe is a classic way to keep kids out of your hair while you cook…..they get the promise of sweets (after dinner) with a little fun (er…hard work!).
Ice Cream in a Bag
Ingredients:
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon sugar
1 quart size zip top freezer bag
1 gallon size zip top freezer bag
ice
1/4 cup rock [...]

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More Candy Recipes

I posted this one over on our TrailCooking blog, as Mint Cakes are a tasty hiking snack:
Kendal Mint Cakes

Ingredients:
1 pound granulated sugar (450g)
5 fluid ounces dairy milk  (150 ml)
1 tsp pure peppermint essence/flavoring
Directions:
Spray a 8″ x 8″ baking pan with cooking spray. Line with parchment paper, then spray the paper as well.
Put the sugar and [...]

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