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Almond Pound Cake

My mother's Buttermilk Pound Cake was a regular dessert around my house growing up.  You could bet that at every gathering her pound cake recipe was requested.

Sauteed Cabbage with Bacon

Fried Cabbage with Bacon  has been a favorite around our house for many years. I was trying to think of what I could serve with my Stuffed Round Steak and mashed potatoes, and I remembered that I had a head of cabbage in my refrigerator.

Pumpkin Pie Flan

Pumpkin Pie Flan, Mexican dessert with a pumpkin flair, creamy smooth and the perfect ending to any meal. Flan is a traditionally a Mexican dessert, and there are many versions. The Pumpkin Pie Flan sounded so good to make for this time of the year.

Old Fashioned Mincemeat Gingerbread

Mincemeat gingerbread is a delightful combination of two holiday flavors that complement each other perfectly! OLD FASHIONED GINGERBREAD WITH A TWIST   Gingerbread and mincemeat are classic holiday flavors that bring back childhood memories. My twin sister shared a recipe many years ago combining these two holiday classics. Old Fashioned Mincemeat Gingerbread is a perfect treat to keep on hand during the holidays.   There are many variations of gingerbread, from dark, dense cakes made with molasses to light, delicate cakes made with brown sugar and ginger.   This recipe is dark and gingery, with robust mincemeat flavors.  Initially, the recipe was made using mincemeat packaged in a box, but they stopped selling it in boxes as the years went by.  I had to adjust the recipe when I started buying mincemeat in jars. I have shared both the box recipe and the jar recipe. It's wonderfully simple to make, and the batter comes together quickly. ...

America's Favorite Chocolate No Bake Cookie {Granny's Recipe}

Chocolate No Bake Cookies , America's favorite for years, children and adults alike have an affection for chocolate, oatmeal, peanut butter, and cocoa melted and swirled together into a no bake cookie. One of the first cookies I ever learned to make was Chocolate No Bake Cookies . I remember mother would make these cookies, and there were enough of us to eat the whole batch in one sitting.

Stuffed Round Steak

Stuffed Round Steak, boneless round steak rolled up with a breadcrumb mixture of herbs and seasonings.  This dish is an incredibly flavorful main dish that can be served for any fancy dinner party or the humblest of guests.  This is a great recipe to serve for Thanksgiving if you are not a fan of turkey! In 1981, I entered a cooking contest on a local TV show, P M Magazine, that came on each night after the evening news. As I am writing this blog post, I am thinking about the economy as it was in the 80's, as in comparison to today's economy. The unemployment rate was high, and jobs were also hard to find.

Jennifer's Signature Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie is a family favorite, creamy, dreamy delicious.  Pies can be fun to make and such an accomplishment when finished.   CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE This pie is simple to make with little fuss, yet has a rich and intense chocolate taste and is topped with sweetened whipped cream. When I was growing up, Chocolate Cream Pies were made for nearly every get-together. When it comes to making a delicious chocolate cream pie today, my daughter, Jennifer, is the one everyone asks to make it. My daughter always chooses chocolate cream pie as the first dessert when we go to Luby’s. This pie is a copycat of the Luby’s Cafeteria. 

Apple Pie Fritters

Everyone has their favorite donut or pastry they like best. It is so funny; some people will step out of the box and try new things and then there are those who choose the same thing every time.