Easter
Easter cuisine varies around the world, often influenced by cultural traditions and local ingredients. In the United States ham is a favorite!
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Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns are sweet, spiced pastries traditionally eaten during the Easter season, particularly on Good Friday. They are known for their distinctive cross on top, which symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus. Hot Cross Buns are made with a rich dough that includes currants or raisins and flavored with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. The phrase “hot cross buns” is…
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Capirotada
Capirotada is one of my most prized recipes. Capirotada is normally served during Lent and Easter, but I make it for Christmas also. While at the airline, I ate lunch at a little Mexican hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Rosita’s, at 24th Street and Buckeye in Phoenix. Sadly, a new freeway eventually took this restaurant out. This is the recipe for Capirotada that…
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Sugar Cookies
This is the best sugar cookie dough ever! You can use this recipe for other shaped sugar cookies throughout the year for all occasions. Tips for making perfect sugar cookies Use eggs at room temperature for better incorporation, improved volume and even baking. To quickly bring eggs to room temperature, place them in a bowl of lukewarm water for…
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Springtime Bunny Cake
I made this cake many times with my daughter when she was growing up. It’s easy and fun! I believe it was a Betty Crocker recipe, but I don’t remember
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Cannoli
Cannoli were my favorite Italian bakery dessert in Chicago during the Lenten season. Cannoli are cheese stuffed pastries.
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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are a delicious, easy to make no-bake cookie using only five ingredients. Using cupcake liners for serving cookies is a fun and practical idea! Benefits and Tips for Presenting Cookies in Cupcake Liners Benefits: Presentation: Cupcake liners come in various colors and designs, making your cookies look more festive or appealing. Portion control: Each lined…
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Rocky Road Squares
Rocky Road candy traditionally uses peanuts and miniature marshmallows. This recipe also uses sweetened condensed milk to make a very creamy candy.
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Holiday Ambrosia
Holiday Ambrosia is spectacular on your holiday table. This salad is suitable for Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day. Choose holiday colors for the marshmallows to tailor it for any holiday. Because of the process used to make commercial maraschino cherries, we suggest making your own Maraschino Cherries for use in this recipe.
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Cranberry Whip
Cranberry Whip is another of my Mom’s favorite recipes. It was ALWAYS on her table at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My Mom never used the nuts in this recipe, probably because there were so many nuts in the other dishes that she prepared.
