Tag Archives: Pecans

Applesauce Cake With Bourbon Raisins

Posted on December 5, 2022 by tbuzzee

Score another big hit for barefoot contessa and her cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. My husband asked me to make this cake as an option for Thanksgiving dessert, and, yeh, this is gonna be a go-to cake for sure. Moist, rich, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Caramel Puff Corn

Posted on February 19, 2021 by tbuzzee

Also known as “Corn Crack” by some friends, because they simply cannot stop eat it; this really is a perfect, and perfectly simple to make, snack for most any time. A large, non-stick pan (I love my Copper Chef) and … Continue reading →

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Aunt Buzz’s Banana Bread

Posted on February 3, 2021 by tbuzzee

My Aunt Buzz did not like to cook; but she loved to entertain and, in my family, that means feeding folk, so she had built up some tried and true recipes over the years that, with the help of her … Continue reading →

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Ugly – But TASTY! – Pecan Pie

Posted on December 3, 2020 by tbuzzee

I love pecan pie, but really kinda hate the cloying sweetness I usually find in versions made with corn syrup. I know that there has to be an answer, because I have had awesome pecan pies, so, when the nice … Continue reading →

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

Posted on September 23, 2020 by tbuzzee

I decided to shake up our Brussels sprouts salad game. I mean, don’t get me wrong, we love a Browned Brussels Sprouts Salad with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto, but Taste of Home had provided me a decidedly healthier option – … Continue reading →

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Dark Chocolate Bourbon Balls

Posted on December 20, 2019 by tbuzzee

These tasty treats were (mostly) met with approval earlier this week. The Bulgarian in our midst went a little, teeny bit bonkers over them – proclaiming them to really be a truffle; and a mighty fine one at that. Our … Continue reading →

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Honey and Rosemary Roasted Pecans

Posted on December 4, 2019 by tbuzzee

Not quite candied so much as toasted to perfection, with honey, and hot honey (infused with chilies), butter, Seasoned Salt, rosemary, and black and Aleppo pepper; these pecans will be a favorite on your holidaze groaning board. Or, just for … Continue reading →

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Overnight French Toast

Posted on January 19, 2019 by tbuzzee

Who doesn’t like waking up to a tasty batch o’ French Toast in the morning? Well, OK, one of my nephews, who gets skeeved out about egss, so, yeh, not him quite so much. But, most everyone else, right? And … Continue reading →

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Brussels Sprouts, Roasted and Tossed With Feta and Pecans

Posted on February 27, 2017 by tbuzzee

I was at an unofficial Book Club (weekday, smaller crowd) lunch and my friend Mira was tossing some sprouts together with some sliced sausage to pop into the oven. No biggie, right? I mean, who doesn’t roast their sprouts anymore … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Salad With Blue Cheese and TWO(!) Dressings

Posted on January 24, 2017 by tbuzzee

We love asparagus; roasted, grilled, steamed, or, as here, blanched, then tossed into ice water to lock in that lovely green color, then dried and tossed in a salad – preferably with some blue cheese and thinly sliced red onion … Continue reading →

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