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Gege’s Banana Bread

Gege's Banana Bread recipe is from my husband's grandmother. It was always made in this Cane Mixing Bowl by Mason Cash. I guess it just tastes better if you make in this bowl. I always seem to have several overripe bananas lurking on the counter. This recipe makes one loaf of bread, but I like to make 3 small loaves and freeze some.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: Makes 1 loaf or 3 small loaves

Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon

This Baked Potato & Leek Soup with Cheddar & Bacon was what I made for dinner last night. This classic potato and leek soup uses milk and sour cream instead of heavy cream, to reduce the fat. The potatoes are first baked and then combined with the sautéed leeks. The mixture was then puréed. The milk, sour cream and cheese were added at the final stage of cooking. The soup is creamy and topped with chopped green onions, bacon and grated cheddar cheese.

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  • Yields: 4 Servings

Dutch Baby with Mushrooms, Leeks & Arugula

A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake, a Bismarck, or a Dutch puff, is a large American popover and is similar to a large Yorkshire pudding. I love making them because they have minimal ingredients and you can either make them sweet or savory. This Dutch Baby with Mushrooms, Leeks & Arugula is a great combination and makes an easy weeknight meal.

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  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Black-and-White-and-Green Cookies

These Black-and-White-and-Green Cookies are a cross between the New York classic Black and White and Thin Mints. Fresh mint gives it a vibrant green hue and the flavor intensifies if you make it ahead.

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  • Prep: 2 hrs
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: Makes 24 cookies

Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip

This decadent Creamy Goat Cheese, Bacon and Date Dip is whipped with goat cheese, cream cheese and topped with crispy bacon, sweet chewy dates and sliced almonds. It's served warm out of the oven.

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  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Ina Garten's Smashed Sweet Potatoes is my new favorite sweet potato recipe. I grew up having canned yams with a pound of brown sugar and butter... Yes, there were a tad sweet! The potatoes are roasted and then smashed with orange juice and a little cream. My daughter wanted to top it with bacon, pecans, and some fresh sage, but this is optional.

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  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 30 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Pecan-Rye Pumpkin Pie

My daughter Zoe made this very complicated Pecan-Rye Pumpkin Pie.  Here is her take on it -
I'll be the first to admit that I am not great at handling crust, especially one that requires you to take it out of the oven three times just for the blind bake...but something came over me around 8 am and I dove right in, only to look up at the clock about 4 hours later.  Mixing pumpkin and pecan together intrigued me enough to dedicate my morning to this task and I happen to be a sucker for heavily spiced pumpkin (not in my coffee, please).  I certainly owe my mother's arsenal of little jars nestled on shelves built by my father a major shoutout here.  All in all, this pie's wow factor really is in the time (and love!) you put into it.  And don't even think about making this day-of. 

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Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts

My daughter Zoe made this Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts. I have to say, I have never heard of using corn nuts as an ingredient. The corn nuts get crushed into a dust, which adds an extra corniness to this stuffing. 

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  • Prep: 45 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin

My daughters and their roommates had a "Friendsgiving" brunch on Sunday and Zoe made this Brussels Sprouts Tarte Tatin. Unfortunately, yet again, I did not have any since I am apparently not their friend! It looks good to me, though Zoe said it could probably benefit from pancetta or some bacon. It is best served right away (they’re not a great make-ahead option), so plan accordingly.

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  • Prep: 40 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 10 Servings

Maple Pear Upside Down Cake

I have no idea why I decided to make this Maple Pear Upside Down Cake. For me, this is ADVANCED baking! It's a bit complicated and includes making granulated maple sugar out of maple syrup, which are is an exact science of bringing it to 265° F. I was in shock when it worked. Anyway, this cake is exquisite, with a subtle hint of cardamom.

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  • Prep: 45 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
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