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Linda’s Never Fail Cheesecakes
Linda Nance is the master of cheesecake. A spring-form pan is a must. You can use one of these fillings or let your imagination do the work and develop your own version.
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Gingerbread
I have loved gingerbread since I was a child. For some reason, it’s not offered as much as it used to be. I am on a mission to change that trend. Hard cider is fermented apple cider with alcohol content.
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Bourbon Pecan Truffles
You can leave the alcohol out, but the chocolate should stay forever.
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Apricot Tarts
The brown butter in the recipe gives these tarts a unique and appealing flavor.
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White Trash
Every family has one. Now yours can, too. Will hold for two weeks if stored properly. Great for Christmas gifts.
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Sugared Peanuts
As a kid, I never ate the peanuts in my box of Cracker Jack, opting for the caramel-coated popcorn only. If the peanuts would’ve tasted like these, I wouldn’t have had any reservations.
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Holiday Popcorn
You’ll have to fight the kids for it. Better still, make a double batch and share. Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for two weeks.
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Grilled Peach Ice Cream
In a bowl, combine peaches, 1 /4 cup sugar, lemon juice, and peach schnapps. Allow the peaches to sit in…
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