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Earthquake Cake

Earthquake Cake

I made this cake for my children at our Mother’s Day dinner (what’s wrong with that picture, huh???).  The cake was a big hit, in spite of the fact that it became a volcano instead of an earthquake.  You have … Continue reading

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Apple Dip

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8 oz. cream cheese 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Soften cream cheese and blend in the brown sugar and vanilla until creamy. You can use a fork to blend the ingredients, but using a mixer will help to … Continue reading

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Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz. Cream Cheese 8 Tbsp. Butter (unsalted butter is best, but margarine works okay) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup Powdered Sugar Using mixer, cream together the cream cheese and butter.* Add vanilla and powdered sugar and continue beating with … Continue reading

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Berry French Toast Casserole

This wonderful, fruity, breakfast casserole can be partially prepared the night before. Continue reading

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Intense Chocolate Cake

This is a very rich chocolate cake that takes a little longer to make. But for special occasions, it is worth it! Continue reading

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Raspberry-filled Poppy Seed Thumbprints

These are pretty little cookies that taste similar to shortbread. Preserves give them extra sweetness. We used raspberry preserves, but you can substitute other fruit preserves or jam, depending on what you have on hand. Continue reading

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Impossible Banana Custard Pie

So easy, you don’t have to roll out a pie crust for this pie; it makes it’s own crust while baking! Continue reading

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Mystery Pecan Pie

A surprise cream cheese layer makes this pecan pie special. Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Casserole

4 cups sweet potatoes, cubed (or large can of cooked sweet potatoes, drained) 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping 1/2 cup packed brown sugar … Continue reading

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Pizzelles

These cookies are made using a pizzelle iron, which is similar to a waffle iron. You can also roll these cookies up into cones for ice cream. Continue reading

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