1 box yellow cake mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs 3/4 cup oil 3/4 cup cream sherry 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Mix together all ingredients and bake in a non-stick bundt pan at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. When cool, dust with powdered sugar. Makes 8-10 servings
8 cups flour 8 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups Crisco 4 eggs 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vanilla (preferably clear vanilla) Mix the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in a very large bowl. Stir with wire whisk to blend thoroughly. Add the Crisco. Cut it in with a […]
I was a bachelor for the past decade and my cooking efforts were basically limited to TV dinners, microwave popcorn and making coffee (scratch that last one, I pretty much always went to Starbucks.) But happily, my diet took a healthier turn for the better when I got married last spring and moved in with […]
Makes 20 cookies 14 ounces sweetened shredded coconut 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla (as Ina would say, “good vanilla”) 2 extra-large eggs whites, room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 bag Guittard semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, combine coconut, condensed milk and vanilla. Whip egg […]
If you’re craving something sweet that has a wonderful crispy-light and nutty texture, try my Mom’s baklava recipe. It makes a great addition to the holiday dessert table. Enjoy! Ingredients: 4 cups California walnuts (1-16 oz. package), finely chopped ½ cup sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 pound phyllo 1 cup butter, melted 1 12-oz. […]
