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Pecan Balls
Known by many names—Pecan Butterball, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Russian Tea Cakes, among others—this buttery cookie features a crunchy and...
Biscuits
Scones have ancient origins, said to have originated in Scotland, just like Fiona. Scones have been around since the 16th century, and...
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pie is a cherished American holiday tradition. It's made with a special spice blend that gives off a warm, autumn aroma. Spices...
Easy Mascarpone Fruit Tart
The combination of buttery crunchy tart dough and fresh strawberries is one loved by people of all ages. The tarts are generally made...
Fried Chickpea Patties
So these fried chickpea patties are like falafel which is also made with chickpeas. However a big different is using a canned chickpeas....
Oven-Baked Rice Pudding
Rice pudding can be found in almost every country in Europe, Asia, America, and around the world. It is simply rice cooked in milk. It's...
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal, which is rich in dietary fiber and iron, is healthy and popular with dieters. So what are the benefits of using oatmeal cookies...
No-Fuss One Pot Brownies
This is a classic brownie recipe from one of the greatest American movie stars: Katharine Hepburn. I was not sure Katharine Hepburn was...
No-Knead Focaccia Bread with Toppings
Focaccia bead with topping, this is really fun to make! Focaccia originated in Genoa, Italy, and is considered the prototype of pizza....
Cast Iron Easy Pizza
A cast iron pan was a must-have item in Fiona's kitchen. I remember every time my family and I went to visit her, there was a cast iron...
Gluten-Free Lemon Almond Cake
I believe Fiona loved her sister Elise's Nut Cake. Because this recipe is an easier version of her sister's recipe. And also it was...
Aunt Elsie's Chocolate Snips
Those thin, crisp chocolate cookies with almonds are our new favorite cookies. Everyone loves chocolate cookies, but chocolate snips? Yes...
Else's Nut Cake
This recipe is from Fiona's younger sister Else who had a winter house in Spain. In Spain, this cake is called Tarta de Santiago or St....
Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Walnut Cookies
I'd never seen oatmeal cookies at Fiona's house. So I was a bit surprised when I found this recipe. Fiona's family loves chocolate! Yes,...
Fiona's Christmas Cake
Just before Fiona was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at the beginning of December, she and I were talking about Christmas cakes. I told...
Almond Biscotti
Biscotti is a twice-baked Italian cookie. It's great to accompany an Italian espresso coffee. As they are so hard, it's suggested to dip...
Fiona's Simple Plain Muffins
This plain muffin recipe must come from when Fiona's boys were small. You can see her chart with names and tasks they had to do. Fiona...
Cranberry Bread
The recipe said bread, but it's more like a bundt cake. When I tried this recipe I used a bundt pan. If you want to have more orange...
Homemade Pita Bread
Homemade pita bread... most people would think it's hard to make. I was one of them, but it's very simple and it's worth trying. The...
Blueberry Muffin 2
I believe this recipe is from me.....a long time ago. When she visited us she enjoyed my blueberry muffins and asked for the recipe. It...
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