Author Archives: debbie

S’mores

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

It is a Girl Scout tradition to make S’mores when you’re camping. The name s’mores comes from always wanting “some more”.  They are a delicious combination of melted marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker.  We’ve come up with some variations, which … Continue reading →

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Springerle

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Springerle are German in origin.  They are hard, dry anise-flavored cookies, ideal for dunking in tea or coffee but perhaps most loved for their visual quality.  I got my first springerle rolling pin from my husband’s mom, who had gotten … Continue reading →

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Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

When I was in college at Cornell, I belonged to the Tri-Delta sorority.  I loved it and in a big university like Cornell, it was nice to have a small group of friends that kept one from feeling lost. After … Continue reading →

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Toffee Bars

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

These are so fast and easy, and people love them.  They don’t last quite as long as some of the others, so I am generous with them in my trays.  This is one of my mom’s recipes.

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Lemon Coconut Squares

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

This is one of my mom’s recipes, and one of my all time favorites! Lemon Coconut Squares  1st layer 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cups brown sugar

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Cut Out Cookies

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

This is my most cherished recipe.  I remember my mom making these beautiful Santas and bringing them to my class when she was room mother and I always thought they were so beautiful and so good.  The cookie cutter was … Continue reading →

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Lizzie’s Dog Biscuits

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

Lizzie wanted a dog for 5 years before I finally gave in and we found Angel at the pound. Angel is a golden retriever and a real sweetheart.  Angel’s first Christmas with us, Lizzie made a bunch of Dog Biscuits … Continue reading →

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Garlic Cheese Bread

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

This Cheese Bread is amazing! It’s got lots of wonderful flavors going on from the fresh garlic and the cheeses.   I liked to serve it with soup or pasta. Contributed by Debbie    

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Orange Rolls

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

My, how my kids love these sugary rolls! I make these a lot for special holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.  They are so easy and easy to make ahead.  This is a recipe I got from my Aunt … Continue reading →

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Sticky Buns

Posted on December 5, 2011 by debbie

These are known as “Carolyn’s Sticky Buns” in our house.  There is a tradition in our family to make a big batch of these and take them to the Del Mar Fair with a thermos of coffee.  They sell big … Continue reading →

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