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Here is a colorful cookie for the holidays! 2 cups flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup softened butter or shortening 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 12 oz. package M & M Candies 3/4 cup chopped nutsRead More →

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A baked French toast recipe with raisins or cranberries as well as a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.  A family favorite that has become a tradition. Prep it the night before. On Christmas morning just put it in to bake while opening the presents. 1   cup brown sugar 1/2   cupRead More →

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One of my dad’s recipes. This is a traditional Italian Christmas Eve dessert. Very sweat and great with Espresso. 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 pound butter, soft 4 eggs 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon of one of the following extracts honey vanilla extract confectioners sprinkles,Read More →

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This rich cheese dip is perfect on French bread, crackers or fruit slices. The brie melts, forming a fondue like dish with a caramelized sugar-pecan topping. Great for New Years Eve! 1 wheel brie or several wedges, total weight 2 1/2 pounds, white rind removed 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1/3 cupRead More →

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This Italian ice cream dessert is fantastic for Thanksgiving. 1 1/4   cups milk 2 1/4  cups sugar 3   tablespoons butter 1/2  cup dark rum 1 pound ricotta cheese 1 1/2  pounds chestnut puree (see Note below) 1/4  cup chopped candied lemon peel In a saucepan over medium heat, combine theRead More →