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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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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.
