For a quick boost of energy, picnic addition or late night snack, this easy to make corn flake crunch bar is an addictive favorite that never lasts long 🙂

A Little Personal History: I’m no baker yet pie crusts are needed for all kinds of dishes and deserts. So, not wanting to struggle through, here’s my go to never fail way to make them Description: Categories: Pastries Servings: 1 double crusted pie Time: – Preparation: – Cooking: – Refrigeration: Equipment: Food processor, Pastry Scrapper,
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A Little Personal History: I’ve always loved a good banana’s foster. Here’s my south of the boarder twist on a great desert. Description:   Categories: Dessert Servings: 4 Time: – Preparation:   10 minutes – Cooking:         20 minutes Equipment: Measuring cups and spoons, 1 small bowl, 1 medium bowl, 1 large skillet, 1 wooden spoon, fork,
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A Little Personal History: I first tried this desert while living in New Orleans,  working on Bourbon Street. Years later, decided to make it as a Christmas desert. Came out well. Description: Categories: Dessert Servings: 8 Time: – Preparation:   Bread Pudding – 30 minutes; Bourbon Sauce – 15 minutes – Marinade:       Bread Pudding – 30
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A Little Personal History: Living in Castle Pines Village, CO, often frequenting the Country Club for golf, lunch, dinner and other activities, my girls and I loved the famous “Castle Pines” milkshake. For my youngest, Erica, it became her favorite dessert/treat. She left me no choice but to discover the “secret” recipe 😉 Description: Categories: Dessert
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A Little Personal History: Ever since I vacationed as a kid with the family in Key Largo FL, I’ve always looked for key lime pie on a desert menu. Alas, it’s not often there. One day, a friend, knowing my love of key lime pie, sent me a box of limes from his place in
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A Little Personal History: This is a favorite dessert of my daughter Jannine. She asked if I could show her how to make it so here it is. This version adds fresh ginger. If you prefer the “classic” version, eliminate the ginger. Description: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cr%C3%A8me_br%C3%BBl%C3%A9e Categories: Dessert Servings: 6 Time: – Preparation:   30 minutes – Cooking:          
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A Little Personal History: Just a little background how recipe came to be … Description:   Categories: Dessert, Pie, Apples Servings: 8 – 10 Servings Time: – Preparation: 1 Hour – Cooking: 1 Hour Equipment: Prep: large saute pan, small mixing bowl, chopping knife, cutting & pastry boards, rolling pin, optionally – apple corer Difficulty:
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