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Category Archives: Desserts

Vera’s Blueberry Muffins – Recipe

Vera is a friend of mine who is an excellent cook and a wonderful baker.  I love all her recipes, and she shares them with anyone interested in trying them out.
Today, I will share her recipe for Blueberry Muffins, which are simple to make, require a few basic ingredients, and are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.  She suggests mixing in anything you wish (fruits, berries, nuts, chocolate chips) and tweaking the recipe to your preference.

Steamed Fruit Dumplings – Recipe and Technique

This recipe is a very old favorite of mine. It reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking days and my Sunday visits to her with my mom.
I love these fluffy dumplings because they are so light in texture, and so delicious served with melted butter and sugar.
This recipe dates back to my great-grandmother, who was of German descent, and most likely to her mother and grandmother, which would date back to the 1700s.

Traditional Ukrainian Honey Cake – Recipe

I love honey cake, but especially around the holidays. There is something very soothing about having hot herbal tea with a piece of honey cake on a cold winter day, which is perfect around Christmas.

Apple Torte with Caramel-Nut Glaze – Recipe

If you love Tortes but have been looking for a lighter filling, rather than the traditional buttercream, this is a great recipe for you.  The cake layers are fragile, filling mostly apples, with a nice caramel glaze.