walnuts

Date nut bread on a white serving plate, partially sliced

Date Nut Bread

Date nut bread is a retro dessert that deserves a full comeback. Like banana bread or zucchini bread, it's wonderful for breakfast or as a snack - traditionally served slathered in cream cheese. It's …

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Apple strudel with a slice cut off and placed on a square white plate

Puff Pastry Apple Strudel

My cheater puff pastry apple strudel is made by wrapping an overflowing spiced apple filling with store-bought flaky puff pastry. I finish it off with an outrageous sweet apple glaze. …

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charoset

Mom’s Charoset Recipe

Charoset is a reason to look forward to Passover. I would eat charoset year round, but then I wouldn't enjoy it as much over Passover. I could eat it by the bowl - cold …

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Kentucky Derby Pie Cupcakes: Place Your Bets on Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes

In 2004, I went to the Kentucky Derby for my birthday. There were no Kentucky Derby cupcakes there, just a lot of rain. It rained so hard that they had to shut down the …

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