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265As apple picking season approaches, I’m reminded of this all time family favorite cake. My sister has been making a version of this cake for as long as I can remember. It’s often referred to as “Jewish Apple Cake” (probably due to the fact that the recipe i…
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266I found this recipe in the King Arthur Whole Grain Baking book. Not only are these muffins moist and delicious, they are also pretty healthy. If you’re not into the chocolate/banana combo – just substitute some toasted walnuts or pecans for the chips. Downl…
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267This is a great dessert when you’re making dinner for two. You’ll need two 4 ½” springform pans which you can find on Amazon - http://amzn.to/bUo301 . An instant read thermometer helps prevent over-baking.
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268I like to make a bunch of these ahead of time and keep the “straws” in the freezer until I need them. They make a great appetizer or serve them with your favorite pasta recipe.
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269Culinary historians have traced the first cake “brownie” to the 1906 edition of The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book , edited by Fannie Merritt Farmer. This recipe is an early, less rich and chocolaty version of the brownie we know today, utilizing two squar…
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270My friend Rosie asked for Coconut Cupcakes for her birthday and I was happy to oblige. This is an easy recipe, and delivers a moist, tender cupcake. Processing the coconut with the flour adds great coconut flavor to the cupcakes.
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271This is a really quick and easy dessert for two. You can substitute blackberries or peaches, or do a combination. Download Fresh Blueberry Crisp for Two
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272Bran Muffins always fall under the “healthy” category, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t taste great too. They’re one of my Dad’s favorite muffin and for years, the “go to” recipe was from the box of Bran cereal. I decided it was time for an updated recip…
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273"Anadama bread dates in print to 1915, but is probably somewhat older. If it were not for the frequency of their citation, it would be difficult to believe the story most often cited is of a Gloucester, Massachusetts, fisherman's wife named Anna, who gave h…
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274These delicious, quick to make muffins are based on a recipe for “Nutmeg Muffins” in Marion Cunningham’s The Breakfast Book . They are tender, moist and fragrant – be sure to use freshly grated nutmeg for the best flavor. The cinnamon sugar topping gives th…
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275This recipe also works well with fresh raspberries. You can also substitute pistachios, almonds or pecans for the walnuts. It’s a great recipe to make ahead, especially when the summer berries are on sale.
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276I've tried crab cakes in most parts of the country, but none taste as good as the ones found in Maryland. They’re known for the large lumps of crab and very little breading, which makes for a spectacular crab cake. Old Bay is a spice staple and key to an au…
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278This intense flavorful rub is great for any type of steak, but I prefer rib eye for barbecuing. This recipe is for indoor cooking, but you can also cook them on a charcoal or gas grill over high heat. Be sure and let the steaks rest before carving – I usual…
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280On a recent trip to Sao Paulo, I had an excellent lunch with friends at Restaurant Spot. The NY Times described the crowd as “mostly well-dressed office workers or business people… but it's the evening crowd, however, that keeps Spot buzzing when musicians,…
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281I was in Washington DC recently and had a great dinner at BLT (Bistro Laurent Tourondel http://www.bltsteak.com/ ). The food was delicious, but the popovers were particularly memorable. Popovers are great in the morning with some strawberry butter, or you c…
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282Uglesich's Restaurant in New Orleans ( Uglesich website ) serves one of the best shrimp and grits that I ever tasted, although, just about everything there was incredible. This recipe, which follows a method from America’s Test kitchen, is pretty easy to th…
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283Make this pie when strawberries are at their peak – it’s a perfect summer dessert. Some recipes call for gelatin, but it can make the pie to rubbery. America’s Test Kitchen calls for powdered pectin to thicken the filling which works much better. Measuring…
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284I clipped this recipe a couple of years ago from the New York Times and never made them until the other day. They are giant cookies, loaded with chocolate, crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle – maybe the best chocolate chip cookie ever…
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285Chiffon cakes are airy, moist, and delicious. They have an interesting history too. Harry Baker, a Los Angeles insurance agent turned caterer, is credited with the original chiffon cake in 1927. For two decades he carefully guarded his secret recipe, making…
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286This is my favorite classic cheesecake recipes. It’s a combination of several favorite elements from a variety of sources. I love the buttery crunch of Lorna Doone cookies, but feel free to use the traditional graham crackers. I think the mascarpone cheese…
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287Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins Download Spiced Apple Walnut Muffins Recipe
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288These biscuits are perfect for an indulgent weekend breakfast. Serve them with scrambled eggs, your favorite frittata, or make mini sandwiches with leftover ham and cheddar cheese. Saco powdered buttermilk works well in this recipe, but make sure that the w…
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