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New Years
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Years is a time to celebrate, not only for the year that has just passed,
but for a chance to start anew. Whatever the sentiment, I always love
to serve a special dessert around midnight, even if it's just for my
immediate family.
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Have a safe, healthy, happy and
peaceful New Years ! |
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Before you start, you may want to select other
baking
recipes, not mentioned
here. There's
lots to choose from and some are new. Below, are some of my
suggestions... |
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This year, we are
spending the event at our next door
 neighbors,
with all of our assorted kids that make up our blended family.
This year I have decided that I will make my favorite
Tiramisu
Recipe.
What I like about it is that not only is it a bit hit, but I can
make it in advance, and it's easy--my type of dessert !! When
putting the cocoa powder on top, I sprinkle it through a hand cut
stencil of a star or a heart. |
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If you are like me, I always serve a nice
French
Toast with leftover Egg Nog !! I
think I'll try it this year. Follow any French Toast Recipe and
replace the milk and eggs with the egg nog.
| It's fun to
make
crepes
with all sorts of fillings. But, I'll be the first to admit,
it takes practice to make them right. So, I have included all
of my crepe making tips to help you along the way. |
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| I make muffins and Some
recipe suggestions are:
Jordan Marsh
Blueberry or
Morning Glory Muffins.
I premeasure all of the ingredients the day or two before, and combine
them the day of baking. (Don't make the batter in advance). You can
also bake muffins and cakes in advance and freeze them, but I like mine
freshly made. |
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| Even though my husband
and I try to watch our weight all year, we always feel compelled to start
the new year with healthy foods. I have an abundance of
recipes that bake
with applesauce and are so moist. My
favorites are:
Basic Muffins,
made as mini-muffins in
multiple flavors,
or
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Ring
(or the Apple Spice Walnut
Variation). (Note: You may find low-fat baked goods a little sticky on top
if baked 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature. It's because the
applesauce has properties which draw moisture from the air. They will be
just fine, or you can freeze them). |
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