This is a classic from the old country. The almond flavor is front and center; traditionally almond extract is used, but I prefer the taste of amaretto. The texture is soft with a flavorful glaze and holiday sprinkles. There is just a hint of cinnamon which plays well with the almond flavor. I hope you…
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Fudge-Brownies
This is a mash up of two great desserts, so you are making two desserts. Rich fudge on top of a dense brownie. I did this one without nuts because two of the crash test dummies are allergic to nuts. Each dessert can carry its own weight: both are chocolatity and full of flavor. My…
Winky Wink
This is an older style cookie that originated in Africa then move to Europe. This cookie has dates, pecans, and maraschino cherries. The wrinkles are corn flakes, bourbon and the cardamom. I gave the taste testers this biscuit and they said it did resemble an eye and when I asked it they liked it the…
CBD Cranberry Sauce.
This is a new addition to the Thanksgiving table. It features cranberries, blueberries, and dates. Wait, what did you think CBD stood for? Oh no, not that. I don’t have glaucoma or know an NBA player. You people. Cinnamon and a little apple cider finishes off the dish. I hope you like it, and start…
Apple Pie Cocktail
We were having a pot luck for Friendsgiving, and I decided that there wasn’t enough alcohol at these events. How to put fall in a glass or more precisely in a flute? I had seen Bobby Flay do a similar drink a ways back. So apples represent fall, so do cinnamon and apple pie moonshine….
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