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Lemon Meringue Pie

    This is a family recipe – unlike any Lemon Pie you’ve ever had. The lemon filling is creamy and slightly sweet.  1 can Eagle Condensed Milk3 eggs – separated1/3 cup lemon juice – actually a tad under. Use Real Lemon brand. Cheap ones don’t cut it. 6 Tablespoons sugar Crust1 box of vanilla wafers1…

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Kolacky

    Ever had homemade kolacky? It is delicious. Way better than the store bought ones.   2 cups flour 2 teaspoons sugar 1 8oz. package cream cheese – softened 2 sticks butter – softened 2 egg yolks Powdered sugar   In a large bowl, stir flour and sugar together. Work in cream cheese, butter,…

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lava cake

Magic Chocolate Lava Cakes

  4 squares baking chocolate 1 stick butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2 eggs 2 egg yolks 6 Tablespoons flour Whipped Cream   Preheat oven to 450 F. Grease 4 ¾ cup custard or souffle cups. Place on a baking sheet. Microwave chocolate and butter in a large microwaveable bowl on high for 1 minute,…

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mug cake

Chocolate Mug Cake

  This is a fast little snack cake for when you get that urge for a little dessert. Its a fun thing to do once in a  great while.   4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons oil 3 Tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) 1 small splash…

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brownie

Best Fudgy Brownies

  These are so chocolaty and moist, and very rich. You will never want another kind of brownie. Luckily, they’re really easy to make!   1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 stick melted butter (let the butter cool a bit so it doesn’t cook the eggs) 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs…

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Fruity Sorbet Sundae

    Scoop favorite your flavor of sorbet into a serving dish. Top with ¼ cup diced fruit or berries. And kind you have on hand. Top with 2 tablespoons of a tropical flavor (passion fruit, mango, guava, etc.) juice concentrate, thawed.    

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Frozen Egg Nog

    2 eggs ¼ cup pure cane sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla dash salt 1 cup whipped cream, whipped   Beat eggs with salt and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. It should look like thick custard. Add vanilla and nutmeg. Fold in whipped cream. Freeze. YUM!

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bananas fried

Fried Bananas

  Remember the days when fancy desserts were the rage? Cherries Jubilee, Baked Alaska, Banana Flambe? if you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’ve missed some good eating!   While I loved Banana Flambe at a restaurant, I really am a wimp when it comes to trying flaming things in my own kitchen.  While this…

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lemon ice cream

Fresh Lemon Ice Cream

  2 cups heavy cream or whipped cream 1 cup sugar grated peel of one lemon 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice   In a large bowl, combine cream and sugar, stirring until all sugar is dissolved. Mix in lemon peel and juice. Mixture will thicken slightly. Pour into a shallow pan. Cover with plastic…

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cherry pie

Freezer Pie Filling

  4 cups cherries, pitted and halved 3 Tablespoons tapioca 1 cup pure cane sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice   Line an 8 inch pie pan with heavy foil or freezer wrap, allowing it to extend 5 inches beyond the rim. Mix all of the ingredients and pour into prepared pie pan….

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