Happy Independence Day Raspberry Lemonade Bars yield: (about 30-32 bars-depending on the size cut) Crust: 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp 1/2 Cup sugar 2 Cups flour pinch of salt Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk the flour and salt together, then add to butter/sugar and beat until combined. Prepare a 9×13 inch…
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Happy Chinese New Year 2015: Chinese Almond Cookies
Happy Chinese New Year 2015. The year of the sheep or as some say; the goat. These cookies are simple and perfect any time of year with a little bit of tea, but very popular during Lunar New Year. May the year bring you prosperity, good health, and above all-happiness. Chinese Almond Cookies yield:…
New Years Eve Champagne Cocktails
I’m not one to go out on New Years Eve. This does not mean I don’t drink champagne; that is a MUST. I’ve just never been one to go out and party on New Year’s Eve; for some reason I enjoy staying at home and making a special meal and celebrating with the ones I…
Salted Caramel-Chocolate Truffles
I know a lot of people do not consider themselves a baker, or they get intimidated with complicated multi step recipes. Holiday time is a time to have fun and TRY to decrease your stress by just having fun in the kitchen and making tasty treats that you enjoy but are comfortable with. If…
Fourth of July Meringues and Red White & Blue Parfaits
Happy Birthday America. On Independence Day you MUST wear something red white and blue as well as try to eat something red white and blue. I’ve got you covered with the last one. The rest is up to you. An extra special Thank You to all the Men & Women in our Armed Forces for…
Happy Memorial Day- Cherry Crisp
I have a very vivid memory of my childhood peering into the abyss of a large freezer filled with sour cherries. This freezer still exists at my parents house. It is ancient, but trustworthy. Michiganders are notorious for squirreling away vast quantities of food in freezers as you can never be too prepared for a brutal…