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Magical cookie bars

Magical cookie bars

This dessert transports me right back into my childhood kitchen. In my mind, we had these all the time, but looking back, I think they just made a lasting impression upon me. My kids ask for them now, and I resist the urge to follow the modern recipes. The key to making it taste like…

Candied almonds

Candied almonds

A taste of fall and a great gift idea! It will take about an hour of your time, but loads of self-control so you don’t eat them all up before you can share. I highly recommend making a double batch. Simple ingredients: brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and ground ginger in one bowl; an…

Peanut butter dip

Peanut butter dip

When October hits, we usually have a batch of this in our fridge. It is easy to whip up, and delicious with all types of apples, especially Granny Smith. Just a few ingredients: cream cheese, peanut butter, brown sugar and milk. And it’s easier to mix if everything (except the milk) is at room temperature….

Dehydrated marshmallows

Dehydrated marshmallows

Looking around the pantry the other day, I found these marshmallows, and knew it was only a matter of time before these delicious morsels went sticky. If I find I have the larger marshmallows, I will put them on a pan in the freezer and then slide them in a plastic bag and keep them…

Homemade croutons

Homemade croutons

Around here, we make sourdough bread 2-3 times a week. Most of it we give away, but sometimes we’ll keep a loaf or two, and even then, we often can’t keep up with eating it while it’s fresh. In those cases, I will cube the bread, and place in the refrigerator until I have a…