Desserts & Sweets without peppermint cookies

My mom was one of those people who had a great group of girlfriends wherever we lived. There were always parties and get-togethers and celebrations. Her[...]

* Please sing along to the tune of " It's My Party ." * Have you ever made yourself a birthday cake? After reading The Pastry Queen , I decided that this[...]

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp coffee powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp Chocolate Hazelnut spread 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1[...]

FOR THE CAKE: 3/4 stick butter , softened 1 scant cup sugar (I used 7/8 cup, which is 3/4 cup + 2 T.) 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]

1 1/2 c. Golden brown raisins 1 c. Pitted dates , cut into 1/4-inch pcs 1 c. Dry apricots , cut into 1/4-inch pcs 1 c. Candied pineapple , cut into 1/4-inch[...]

500 gm ready to eat dry figs roughly minced 50 gm blanched almonds or possibly brazil nuts rf you prefer 2 x oranges grated zest and juice 250 gm mascarpone[...]

1 pkt French vanilla cake mix 1 c. Cultured Lowfat sour cream 1/4 c. Water 3 x Egg 1 can Cherry pie filling, or possibly favorite 1/3 c. Almond slivers    [...]

2 x Layer size cake mix with pudding in the mix 1 pkt (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatin Dessert, any flavor 3/4 c. Water 1/4 c. Vegetable oil 4 x Large[...]