Chocolate Cake and Fruit Kabobs

I went to a wedding recently and they served these little chocolate covered cakes, banana and strawberry kabobs that were delicious. These dainty little kabobs are so cute and sweet. The are the perfect addition desert to add a little bit of sophistication to any party. If you are planning a wedding, reception, or party […]

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Summer Time Fruit Desert — Grilled Peaches

This is a very simple and easy dessert that is great for bar-b-ques, parties, and much more. These grilled peaches will make a delicious addition to any meal.
Grilled Peaches
INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons white sugar
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons freshly ground black peppercorns
2 large fresh peaches with peel, halved and pitted
2 1/2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

In a […]

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Kahlua Flan

This is a delicious traditional mexican desert.
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (recommended: Kahlua)
Mexican chocolate shavings and cocoa powder, garnish
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.In a small saucepan, cook the sugar over medium heat until it starts to melt. Lower the […]

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Reduced Fat — Great Tasting Cinnamon Rolls

Here is a delicious recipe for a family tradition, cinnamon rolls, with a twist. These cinnamon rolls have the same great traditional taste with less fat. Kids and adults will love these cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients:

1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup reduced-calorie margrine
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm […]

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Dreamy Chocolate Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

The name says it all. These delicious chocolate oatmeal peanut butter cookies will be great to devour on their own or to be given as a gift. These cookies are simple enough to make that children will enjoy being your little baker in the kitchen.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup of shortening
3/4 cup of sugar
3/4 […]

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Carrot Cookies Just In Time For Easter!

This Easter why not make some Carrot Cookies for your friends and loved ones. You will need the following:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup of melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups cooked, mashed carrots
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of coconut flakes
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions: Combine […]

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Almond Pound Cake

This can be just a regular pound cake or give it a marble look.

2 sticks butter
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp almond extract
3 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whip butter until light and creamy. Gradually add sugar, then eggs, one at a time. […]

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Homemade Ice Cream

It is getting to be that time of year again. So get out that ice cream freezer and let’s get started. What’s a better way for a successful backyard party than to add homemade ice cream.

3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 pint whipping cream
4 beaten eggs
Whole milk

Your choice of flavorings, peaches, strawberries, banana, or chocolate
Combine […]

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Frozen Strawberry Fruit Salad

Turn this into a family favorite. It is very easy to make. Combine the taste of strawberries and bananas for a great taste. 

1  8-oz cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1  10-oz frozen strawberries
1  20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained
2 sliced bananas
1 small container Cool Whip

 
In small bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar.  In large bowl, combine fruit and Cool […]

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Coconut Pie

Single Pie Shell
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups light cream or milk
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

In mixing bowl beat eggs with fork, Stir in light cream or milk, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and vanilla, mix well.  Stir in flaked coconut. Pour in the pie shell (do not […]

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