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French Fridays with Dorie – Sweet and Spicy Cocktail Nuts

I’ve been wanting to join this group for weeks now but it began to feel as if it was not meant to be. First, my copy of Dorie Greenspan’s ‘Around My French Table’ was the victim of a shipping snafu with Amazon so I missed the inaugural event. Once I finally received the book my [...]

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Pecan Butter Balls, Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies?

These cookies were made for our family by my Grandma Lizette every year that I can remember. I continued the tradition growing up and have made them with my children and for holiday gifts every year. No matter how busy the holiday season, not one has gone by that this cookie isn’t at the top [...]

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Bourbon Pumpkin Pecan Pie

I’ve always liked pumpkin pie but have never really loved them. Maybe it’s too many store bought, cardboard crust, metal tin, cafeteria style boring pies that turned me off, so I’m always experimenting and looking for one that suits me because I really think there is potential. This pie…for me, seems to be the best [...]

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Pecan Shortbread Bars with Chocolate Drizzle

I don’t make a lot of sweets, mostly because I love them so I typically wait until I’m having company before making anything that I will want to finish off by myself.

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Pecan Squares

I thought these looked delectable when I saw them posted by a fellow blogger I’ve come to know on Twitter, @BarbaraBakes (maybe it was the BEAUTIFUL name!). I’ve asked Barbara to guest post here so that we can all enjoy her bringing a recipe from Martha (yes, THAT Martha) to life. See more of Barbara’s [...]

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Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts

I love candied nuts but this one has a hint of savory and is beyond fabulous! Although the spices are typical of Thanksgiving…but this was a huge hit at a spring event! Sweet and Savory Candied Nuts Print Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 18 mins Total time: 23 mins Ingredients 4 cups nuts (I [...]

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Spiral Coffee Cake with Nuts and Orange Marmalade

This was a last minute cake put together to take to a friends for coffee. Excellent flavor!

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Tangy Pepper-Pecan Brie

1/4 cup pecan halves, chopped 1-3 jalapeno pepper, seeded & chopped 1/4 cup apricot preserves 1-3 garlic clove, chopped 1 (4 inch) brie cheese, 4-inch round-room temp 1 French baguette, sliced vegetable oil Preheat oven to 425°F. In small bowl combine peppers, apricot preserves & garlic. Cut the brie in half horizontally. Place one half [...]

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