Chocolate Orange Tart (EGGLESS)

You will flip for this luscious Grand Marnier flavored chocolate tart garnished with whipped cream and Kumquats, but really I have even switched liquors to Framboise and garnished with fresh raspberries. The almond crust is sublime and just melts in your mouth.
Makes 1  9 inch tart
Adapted from better homes and gardens
 1   1/2 cups blanched toasted [...]

Double Cherry Streusel Bars (EGGLESS)

Chock full of fruit and nuts these bar cookies remind me of a cross between a cookie and a granola bar. Just perfect for a quick pick me up or a great snack. i love the several different contrasts in flavor, keeps your mouth guessing at each bite. These bars can easily become vegan if [...]

Buttery Eggless Pistachio balls

I love a pale cookie spekled attractively with the green from pistachios, besides ,honestly these are one of my two favorite cookies!!! Garnish these beauties with a light dusting of powdered sugar prior to serving. Makes about 48 cookies
source Better Homes and Gardens
1/2 cup of blanched toasted almonds finely ground
3/4 cup butter ,at room temperature
1/3 [...]

French Breakfast Puffs

During the holidays its great to impress your guests without too uch effort.Imagine their delight when you pull these delicious ,light cinnamon sugar topped muffins from your oven. These muffins turned some heads at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Vermont and was printed by Better Homes and Gardens.
Makes 12
1  1/2 cups all -purpose flour
1/2 cup [...]

Pumpkin or Mango creme caramel.

This satiny smooth baked custard is ideal for the fall months,but, I must admit to having switched over wirh Mango pulp, available from Asian markets,for a change in the warmer months. This recipe is a real winner from Better homes and Gardens. However,in the event you may wish to try the Mango version (sorry Better [...]