Loving all things Italian, I found this recipe at Joe Barkeson’s site, www.wwrecipes.com and thought it sounded yummy!
The Italians have several desserts modeled on the English trifle. Tiramisu is one, and there’s another called zuppa inglese. Here is yet another version from Naples where fresh lemons are in abundance year-round.
Italian […]

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I haven’t posted much lately because my life is crazy!  What’s new, right? We’re all crazy busy these days.  Anyway, this came across today and sounded way too yummy to pass up!  Here you go!  Somebody make it and tell me how wonderful it is!
This is from www.wwrecipes.com.  Go there.  Browse the recipes.
Everyone loves lemon […]

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This recipe has been a favorite in Joe Barkson’s family for over 30 years.   Check out his other great recipes at www.wwrecipes.com.
My personal favorite peanutbutter pie recipe is the one we get in our neighborhood by Kathy Tully’s mom!
Peanut Butter Pie
1 pre-baked pastry or Graham cracker pie shell
1 qt (1 L) good […]

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New York-Style Cheesecake
For the crust:
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest
1 egg yolk
8 Tbs (120 ml) butter, softened
About 2 Tbs (30 ml) water
Mix the flour, sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Add the egg yolk and butter and blend with a fork. […]

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From my favorite recipe guy at www.wwrecipes.com.  If you haven’t checked him out yet, you should!
I love shortbread.  It has to be one of my very favorite cookies!
Scottish shortbread is the mother of all cookies. It is probably the simplest to make, and it’s buttery richness makes a little go a long […]

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Cheese Freeze
For the crust:
20 Graham crackers (or 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Graham cracker crumbs)
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar
For the filling:
1 lb. (450 g) cream cheese
2 eggs
1/3 cup (80 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1/8 tsp (1/2 ml) salt
For the topping:
1 pint (500 ml) sour cream
1/3 cup (80 ml) […]

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Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
3 eggs
1 1/4 cup (300 ml) sugar
1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) vanilla extract
1 tsp (5 ml) freshly ground nutmeg
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter, melted
2 cups (500 ml) milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins
1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped pecans
5 cups (1.25 L) very stale French or Italian […]

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Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt, Lemony Smashed Potatoes, Buttermilk Creams with Strawberries
By Anna Last
Everyday Food

Spring is here and it’s time to celebrate. Spend more time with friends and family and less time in the kitchen with this easy-to-prepare, yet healthy meal.
Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt
8 servings
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (2 percent)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons […]

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This is a recipe the www.wwrecipes.com chef discovered years ago in “The Classic Italian Cookbook” by Marcella Hazan. Sadly, the book is out of print, but this recipe lives on. His family seems to always have the required ingredients on hand, it has come to the rescue many times when […]

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In my book, it doesn’t get any better than CHEESECAKE!!!!!  ANY flavor is FINE WITH ME!  Enjoy this below.
Some people prefer their cheesecakes light and airy but I prefer mine rich and dense, as in this recipe.
Lemon Cheesecake
2 Tbs (30 ml) butter, melted
1/4 cup (60 ml) Graham cracker crumbs, or cookie crumbs […]

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