I like bananas. Is our compulsion to eat bananas an acquired taste that our mothers nurture in us from birth? Do they truly taste good, eaten straight? This is a topic for debate. No matter which side of the issue you come down on, bananas are a little compact package of … [Read more...] about Banana Bread
Dessert Recipes
Jazzy Chunky Oatmeal Cookies
Everyone really loves this cookie. My kids always took huge tins of them on every ski trip and surfing weekend. They satisfied many a hungry boy at crew races and I give them away for Purim and other occasions. Once, when it was my turn to provide desert for a picnic dinner at … [Read more...] about Jazzy Chunky Oatmeal Cookies
Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Chips and Currants
I love biscotti, as I sit at my desk working I crave one. For many years, I struggled to make them taste good and be able to slice them into thin enough pieces. The dilemma was how to make biscotti with the maximum amount of nuts without being too difficult to slice cleanly. … [Read more...] about Hazelnut Biscotti with Chocolate Chips and Currants
Pink Lady Apple Pie
Soft delicately spiced pieces of apple, packed together in a tiny bit of loose clear pink jelly, encased in crisp, flaky pie crust is the way I like apple pie. Over the years, I have used many varieties of apples and I prefer the Pink Lady variety. Pink Ladies cook quickly, … [Read more...] about Pink Lady Apple Pie
Chocolate Espresso Cake
Rich, dark, moist with an intense chocolate flavor, this cake is always popular. It is a large enough cake to serve 12-16 people and is a good choice to serve as part of a dessert buffet. I have given the recipe to many people and often take it to friend’s homes as my … [Read more...] about Chocolate Espresso Cake
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