Fruit
A fruit cake is a type of cake that is made with candied or dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and optionally soaked in spirits like rum or brandy. It is often rich and dense, with a moist texture. Fruitcakes are traditionally associated with holiday celebrations, particularly Christmas, and are known for their long shelf life due to the alcohol content, which acts as a preservative.
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Cuccidati
Cuccidati are fig or date bars. They are beautiful on cookie trays during the holiday season. Cuccidati, also known as Italian fig cookies, are a traditional Sicilian treat typically prepared during the holiday season, especially for Christmas. They are filled with a mixture of dried figs, nuts, spices, and sometimes citrus zest, all encased in a sweet dough.
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Two Way Cucumber Salsa
This Cucumber Salsa is delicious whichever way you make it. If using tomatoes, omit the pineapple. If using pineapple, omit the tomatoes.
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Gooey Peach Cobbler
The Spanish brought peaches to Texas in the sixteenth century, when they planted trees at their missions. Texas is one of the leading peach producers in the country. The Strawberry-Rhubarb Filling can replace the peach filling. It, too, is delicious.
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Lemon or Lime Ice Box Pie
Lemon or Lime Ice Box Pie will become one of your spring and summer favorites. This gem of a pie is topped with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping.
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Streusel Peach Pie
A fresh peach pie with a sweet streusel topping.
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Sharlotka (Russian Apple Cake)
Sharlotka is a classic Russian sponge cake. It has been made in Russia for centuries. Its beauty is in its rustic simplicity. In Russia, baking powder was not used as they did not have it, but we do, so the addition of baking powder only enhances the finished product.
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Lemon Ice in Lemon Cups
Lemon Ice in Lemon Cups is a very refreshing treat for hot summer days!
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Maraschino Cherries
Because of the process used to make commercial maraschino cherries, it is much healthier to make your own.
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Sweet Pineapple Tamales
Aside from flan, sweet tamales are probably the most satisfying of Mexican desserts. The flavor varieties for sweet tamales are endless. This pineapple and raisin tamale is one of our favorites. They go great with morning coffee or Mexican Cocoa!
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Strawberry Tamales
Easy Strawberry Tamales filled with strawberry pie filling. Serve with Mexican Cocoa for a fabulous dessert.
