Some Tips: The Dish: Like a popcorn ball but with fun mix-ins and made in the shape of a cake! The Tell: When I came across a recipe for popcorn cake in a vintage cookbook last fall, I could not stop thinking about it! I loved the idea of a popcorn ball in cake form and had just gotten a square tube pan I was looking for ways to use.…
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Continue ReadingThe Dish: A graham cracker crust is topped with a luscious layer of pumpkin fluff for a light and tasty, easy-peasy pumpkin pie alternative. The Tell: Raise your hand if you look forward to dessert as much as the feast at Thanksgiving! We tend to…
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Continue ReadingThe Dish: All the flavors of a classic banana split in a party-size ice cream dessert that truly takes the cake. The Tell. Some recipes take a little more time and planning than others, but the joy they bring to our loved ones makes every…
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Continue ReadingThe Dish: What happens when two best friends, banana bread and coffee cake, invite blueberries to the party! The Tell: There are many weekend mornings when I look forward to using up my ripe bananas to make a tried and true banana bread to serve…
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Continue ReadingThe Dish: A vintage coconut bunny cake with fluffy frosting and a pretty pastel swirl surprise inside. The Tell: While gathering stories for my cookbook last year, one of the families I interviewed shared an Easter tradition so delightful that I know it’s one I’ll…
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Continue ReadingMeaty, cheesy and saucy, this classic lasagna from my Aunt Jeannie’s recipe box will be the life of your party. Lasagna. Simply saying the word aloud is fun. And, what other food conjures up all the warm fuzzies of a familiar and indulgent dish that’s…