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  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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…