Monthly Archives: November 2009

Frangipane Pear Tart

Posted on 2009/11/19 by Gabi

  Easy, elegant and delicious- this tart has all the great qualities needed for a dessert in my book. Rick said he’d be happy to receive this at the end of any great meal out- high praise indeed. Frangipane Pear … Continue reading →

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Crockpot Ham and Easy Potatoes Au Gratin

Posted on 2009/11/10 by Gabi

Cook a small shank end ham in a crockpot and then glaze it in the oven while you cook some easy potatoes au gratin and steam some marble sized brussels sprouts- and voila  you have an easy and comfortingly great dinner! … Continue reading →

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Compound butters- Watercress butter

Posted on 2009/11/09 by Gabi

  Now is the time to take advantage of the herbal harvest available  to make some compound butters for Thanksgiving or other seasonal feasts. They are good on top of broiled or grilled seafoods and meats, enliven baked potatoes, make … Continue reading →

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Almond Paste- Easy and homemade!

Posted on 2009/11/04 by Gabi

As you can probably tell by now I am an almond paste addict. I love to put it in all sorts of baked goods. The problem is that at $9.00 for 8 ounces and up it can be rather expensive to buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Cookies, Desserts, Fun Stuff, health focused recipes, Herbs/Spices/Condiments, Jams/ Preserves, Recipes, tea treats | Tagged , , | 19 Comments