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Sour Cream Chocolate Cake

I have made less than ten cakes in my entire life.  The first ever was just a little over two years ago, when I foolishly made a casual offer to bake one for my fellow control room members at GSN … Continue reading

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Lemon Cinnamon Icing… or “When I Confused the Salt and the Sugar”

I may be fast approaching middle-age, and on my way to senility, but I’m still entitled to make the mistakes of a rookie now and again. I suppose it was going to happen sooner or later. Instead of one tablespoon … Continue reading

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Slow-Cooked Blueberry Cobbler

To celebrate my three-hour-plus visit to the dentist this past Friday, I present the absolute most sugary dessert I have made in months. Yes, I said three-hour-plus.   Actually it was even more than that because it had been so … Continue reading

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Lamb Burgers with Mint Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Listen to me about burgers, because burgers I know. There will be no complaining in this entry about my fear of being able to master a complicated recipe. There will be no rings of frustration over unfamiliar cooking terms and … Continue reading

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Max Brenner’s Fudge Brownies

Before you read any further, I want to warn you that you should IN NO WAY be frightened off by the size of the portions this recipe requires.  But you ain’t gonna get away with your standard little Barbie Dream … Continue reading

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Cherry Butter Bars and the Milli Vanilli Connection

As I write this entry, I’m listening to the song Blame it on the Rain by Milli Vanilli. You remember those guys… Rob and Fab. I’m at a loss for a fun story to go along with this recipe. Here’s … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Have you ever wondered why you’re supposed to use the fork to make those little criss-cross marks on the tops of peanut butter cookies? Link to this post!

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Lemon Bars

My friend Laura recently informed me that I’m going through my “gadget phase,” — a mandatory period that apparently all new kitchen bugs like me go through. At first, I privately scoffed at the idea, but since taking inventory of … Continue reading

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