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Applesauce Cake: Irresistibly cheesy, perfectly crisp.
A Cake That Tells a Story This applesauce cake is my old friend. I have baked it for decades. It…
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S’mores Cupcakes: Irresistibly sweet and savory.
My First S’mores Memory I made my first s’more at age seven. It was messy and wonderful. The chocolate smeared…
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Jello Pie: Creamy, dreamy, irresistible bliss.
A Pie That Whispers Summer I think some pies are meant for shouting. They have loud, bold flavors. But this…
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Texas Style Lasagna: Crispy golden perfection.
My Texas Kitchen Adventure I first had this lasagna at my friend Betty’s ranch. She called it her “cowboy casserole.”…
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Magic Custard Cake: Creamy, cheesy, and irresistible.
The Magic in the Middle This cake is a little bit of kitchen magic. It makes its own custard layer…
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Christmas Pinwheels: Creamy, cheesy, irresistible perfection.
The Story Behind the Swirl My grandson calls these my “magic trick” cookies. I still laugh at that. They start…
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Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Irresistibly rich and creamy.
A Sweet Memory My grandson once tried to make this milkshake by himself. He used a whole gallon of ice…
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Baked Ziti: Crispy golden perfection.
The Story Behind My Baked Ziti My grandson calls this my “hug in a baking dish.” I think he’s right.…
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No-Bake Avalanche Cookies: Creamy, dreamy, irresistible indulgence.
My First Kitchen Avalanche I first made these cookies for my grandson, Leo. He was having a bad day. I…
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Hamburger Rice Casserole: Creamy, dreamy chocolate swirls.
My Go-To Weeknight Dinner This casserole is my old friend. I make it when the day gets away from me.…















