Amazing Italian Plum and Almond Long Loaf

Sliced Plum Loaf

So try not to gasp out loud, but I do not really care for the famed Italian plum tart. I have tried several recipes from reputable and trusted sources. I really tried. Promise. But they often tasted either plain or soggy. I fully accept that I may be the problem. But it is a problem that brought me to this Italian plum and almond loaf, so I can’t be too hard on myself!

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Easy Chocolate Brownie Trifle with Skor Bits

Chocolate Trifle

This chocolate trifle recipe was given to me verbally by a friend years ago. Enough time has passed that I can’t actually recall if the way I make it now was the original directions or how I’ve adapted it over the years. Either way it is a yummy dessert with layers of brownie, chocolate mousse and whipped cream with Skor bar through out. This is one easy dessert. There are a couple steps, but not a lot of baking or skill required.

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Icy Frozen Lemonade in The Blender

2 glasses of frozen lemonade

I live with a lemonade enthusiast. She’s little, but she’s mighty. When it’s too warm for the hot chocolate, bring on the lemonade! There used to be a local fast food joint that would have cheap, frozen lemonade in the summer months that was wildly popular with said youngest child. Sadly they have not offered it for some time now. So I figured I better learn to make some myself.

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Dreamy Gluten and Dairy Free Coconut Cream Cake

Gluten free coconut cream cake has been my go to dairy and gluten free cake, whenever the occasion calls for it! It’s light as a cloud and creamy. The coconut, vanilla and pillowy marshmallow frosting pair exceptionally well together.

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How To Make Easy Homemade Pizza Sauce From Canned Tomatoes

chunky homemade pizza sauce on pizza dough

Not only is this delicious pizza sauce that comes together in far less time than it takes the dough to rise, it uses up any leftover canned diced tomatoes I often have in the fridge. Since not all recipes call for an entire 28 ounces of diced tomatoes, I often have a cup or so left in the fridge. Which makes this sauce even more of a breeze.

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Little Mini Chocolate Gingerbread Houses

Mini gingerbread cookie houses are fun. They are small enough to make for little projects. Irresistibly cute and easy to decorate. And they make wonderfully sweet winter gifts. Just perfect to have along side a cup of hot chocolate or devour!

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Great Grandma Florence’s Memorable Shortbread

Shortbread is one of those staple recipes that have very few ingredients, but does not always make for an easy recipe. However I think Great Grandma might just have found a way to make it successful every time.

close up image with text of great grandma's shortbread

This recipe is not just memorable, but both easy and simple. Not to mention delicious. I suspect it is the addition of rice flour and not just the use of all purpose flour that helps make for the delicate crumb and consistency.

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The Best Small Batch Apple Crisp

Small batch apple crisp

This delightful apple crisp has the perfect fruit to topping ratio for my liking. Meaning it is not too heavy handed or soupy on the fruit base, and every bite gets fair billing of topping and fruit. And the topping is delightfully crunchy thanks to the rolled oats and chopped pecans. And crisped up by the butter and brown sugar.

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Cranberry And Cinnamon Sweet Buns from Leftover Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Cinnamon Buns

Cranberry cinnamon buns are a fantastic way to use up that leftover cranberry sauce. They are delicious with that sweet and tart flavour and just a hint of ginger from the sauce. And nothing like making something delicious, instead of leftovers going to waste!

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