Desserts
Creamsicle (Orange-Vanilla) Fluff
I came up with this recipe for a 1970’s-themed book club potluck. It’s very much in keeping with the “fluffy salads” of the 70’s. They were so sweet, they were actually desserts that were served […]
Desserts
Brownies
Super-Easy Brownies
This recipe only has one more ingredient than my most popular recipe, “Cake Mix Brownies,” but the results are much more dense, chewy, and chocolatey. 1/2 C + 2 T butter, softened 1 C sugar […]
Cookies & Candies
Dinghy Dings
From The Best of People and Food Cookbook, submitted by Joan Young. 12-oz package semi-sweet chocolate chips 14-oz can condensed milk (not sure if this means sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk, but I suspect […]
Fruity desserts
Avocado Pie
1 avocado 8 oz cream cheese 1/4 C honey 1 T lemon juice Graham cracker crust Bananas, for garnish Mash the avocado with the softened cream cheese, honey, and lemon juice. Spread in the pie […]
Cakes
Pressure Cooker Sponge Cake
In a medium saucepan, combine the following: 1/2 C sugar 1 t honey 1/2 C butter 1/2 t vanilla 2/3 C water Heat over low until butter is melted and sugar and honey are dissolved. […]
Cakes
Steamed Caramel Pressure-Cooker Cake
2/3 C sugar 1 t vanilla 2/3 C water 1 T honey 1/2 C butter 2 T dried coconut Bring to a boil in a medium sauce pan and allow to cool. In a bowl, […]
Desserts
Apple Snow Sauce
Good on gingerbread or as a topping for fruit salad. 1 package Dream Whip 14-oz can applesauce 3 T lemon juice Fresh-ground nutmeg 3-4 T Amaretto, peach brandy, or Triple Sec (optional) Whip the Dream […]
Cakes
One Pan Mud Cake
1-1/2 C flour 3 T cocoa 1 t baking soda 1 C sugar 1/2 t salt Dump all these ingredients into an 8-inch square or 9-inch round pan, and mix them up. Pour in the […]
Cookies & Candies
Bermuda Tea Scones
4 T butter 1 C self-rising flour Handful golden raisins or other dried fruit Splash of sour milk Mix all ingredients to a smooth paste. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet and bake […]
Cookies & Candies
Vanilla-Frosted Spicy Brown Sugar Cookies with Anise
This is based on Brown Sugar Pepper Anise Cookies with Vanilla Cream, but I’ve modified the instructions, because I live on a boat. I don’t have a mixer, or a refrigerator, or room for parchment […]