Pecan Day: Kahlùa Lace Sandwich Cookies

Today, March 25th, is Pecan Day. Therefore I decided to post one of my favorite recipes from years past using pecans. Since I am allergic to nuts, I have to be very careful when making these cookies, and I can only eat a couple before I start to have a problem. But these are so very worth the discomfort. I found these in a Kahlùa ad in a magazine sometime in the late...

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Toast Day: Bruschetta

Toast can take so many forms. My personal favorite is French Toast. I'm not sure that's what Toast Day really means, so I will save that recipe for another time (I mean, really, there has to be a French Toast Day, right?). Bruschetta Yields 6 servings 6 plum tomatoes, diced 2 Tbls balsamic vinegar 1 head garlic, broken into cloves, divided 3 tablespoons extra-virgin...

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National Bavarian Crêpes Day: Dessert Crêpes

I love crêpes and it is a rare occasion we make them as the cooking process takes so long - just getting through a batch. But my favorite is then turning these into blintzes. Yum. Dessert Crêpes From Nancy S Frank Yields 6 servings 3 Large egg yolk 1 Dash salt, table 1 Cup milk, whole 2 Tablespoons brandy 1/2 Cup water 1/2 Teaspoon extract, vanilla 1/4 Cup sugar,...

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California Strawberry Day: Strawberry Daiquiri

In my neck of the woods, I can't guarantee California Strawberries, but since it is Friday I figured a cocktail was the way to go no matter where the strawberries were grown. Strawberry Daiquiri Yields 1 serving Ice cubes 2 parts light rum 1 part Triple Sec 1 part fresh strawberries, tops trimmed off Lime juice, as needed Lime wedges Sugar Add to a blender and puree...

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Ravioli Day: Prosciutto Ravioli

I love Ravioli, but sometimes it can just be too labor intensive. However, I got this super simple recipe from Giada de Laurentis and they are delicious. Prosciutto Ravioli Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Yields 6 servings Difficulty: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 15-ounce container whole milk ricotta cheese 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach,...

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