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Cream Scones, with Optional Dried Fruit & Nuts

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This is a basic recipe for cream scones; feel free to add your own twist for spices, fruit/dried fruit, and nuts. The original recipe was written for whole wheat pastry flour; … Continue reading →

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Thickening sauces using flour or starch

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I know of three ways to use flour or starch to thicken a sauce using flour or starch: roux, buerre manie, or starch/water mix. All 3 are included in this post. If … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crisp

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Pies, Tarts & Turnovers There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; but this one is made with … Continue reading →

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Flour & Rolled Oats Streusel Topping

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas A streusel topping is basically flour, sugar and butter, with added spices or other flavors, and may also include chopped … Continue reading →

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Rosemary or Thyme Pear Crisp

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Oct 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas; There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, … Continue reading →

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Apple-Pear Crisp with Ginger & Pecans

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries, or even a combination of these.  … Continue reading →

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Cherry Crunch

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Crisps & Shortcakes Menu; 2. Fruit Crisp Tips & Ideas; There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  … Continue reading →

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Basic Apple (or other fruit) Crisp

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season (or what you have in your root cellar):  apples, pears, peaches, … Continue reading →

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Fruit Crisp Tips, Ideas

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Feb 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There is nothing like a fruit crisp as dessert, any time of the year; simply use whatever fruit is in season:  apples, pears, peaches, nectarines, berries, or even a combination of … Continue reading →

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Blackberry-Peach Brunch Cobbler

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Cat

By Cat, Jan 2015 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Cobblers, Shortcakes & Crips Menu I think I can safely say that berries – raspberries, blackberries, loganberries, marion berries, strawberries, blueberries, and huckleberries – are my favorite fruit. I … Continue reading →

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