Category Archives: Dessert – Eat dessert first, Life is uncertain

Eat Dessert First – Life is uncertain. This saying was on a packaged cake I purchased 20 years ago. As I have gotten older, it has taken on deeper meaning or at least my understanding has increased.

Pie Crust

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Sandy

1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cisco You can also mix half butter and crisco, but I like crisco 100%. Water about 3-6 Tablespoons Great for Quiche and sweet pies! Flaky, light and … Continue reading →

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Sandy

Lemon Meringue Cupcakes by Sandra Nickerson on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4:26pm I love these cupcakes. I loved mixing them, filling them and making the meringues. Most of all, I loved eating them. The cake is moist and tender … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Sandy

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies by Sandra Nickerson on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 3:54pm Mix your favorite brownies, mix your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. (Or buy them). Spread the brownie mix on the bottom layer in a parchment lined … Continue reading →

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Baked Pears with Vanilla Ice Cream

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Sandy

3 Tablespoons Walnut Oil or butter but remember the Walnut adds a richness that is exceptional.) 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Pears: halved, cored, peeled 1/2 C Chardonnay Mix ingredients in an oven proof pan or frying pan. Bake at … Continue reading →

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Bread Pudding Muffins

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Sandy

Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven. Lightly grease with butter, or spray with a non stick vegetable spray, a 9 x 13 x 2 inch (23 x 33 … Continue reading →

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Lemon or Lime Cool Whip Mousse

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Sandy

If you are avoiding Cool Whip and other frozen whipped toppings because they contain hydrogenated oils and trans fats, try Tru Whip, an all-natural frozen whipped topping available at Whole Foods Markets. It has no trans fats or hydrogenated oils. … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cherry Clafoutis

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Sandy

I have heard many descriptions for this dish, from pancake to pudding. My goodness, just say crepe! That is the taste and texture. It is a crepe dish. Instead of making a bunch of crepes, you make a crepe casserole. … Continue reading →

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Arroz con Leche – Rice Pudding

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Sandy

Abby would make this for the kids for breakfast and they would go crazy for it.  It is still a favorite.  I tried to make it on the stovetop like she did, but invariably I burn it. Nothing smells as … Continue reading →

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