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Lena’s Poppy Seed Cake
Score another home run for the Swedes in this gorgeous cake, which is the Swedish version of a brownie. Like a brownie, it stays chewy
March 30, 2023
Baked
Golden Pound Cake Crowned with Nuts
There is a saying in France when something tastes so good you cannot believe it, that it is like “Jesus in velvet pants.” This cake
March 30, 2023
Baked
Jacqueline’s Walnut Cake
Jacqueline is the aunt of a very good friend of mine, Eloise Perret, and this cake is a bastion of Jacqueline’s baking prowess. What I
March 30, 2023
Baked
Peanut and Sesame Brittle
Caramel, peanuts, and sesame seeds combine to make this version of an American favorite. I love the crunch of this and its tiny bite of
March 30, 2023
Baked
Hazelnut Cakes—Financiers
I include the French name of this well-loved cookie, financier, because it is almost mythical among cake and cookie lovers. Named for its shape—the same
March 30, 2023
Baked
Lena’s Nut Cookies
My dear friend Lena Sodergren, a tall, gorgeous Swedish woman whom I’ve known for many years and who is my favorite friend in Louviers, has
March 30, 2023
Baked
Lemon Madeleines with Pistachios
Fresh lemon zest and pistachio nuts permeate these elegant little cakes, which make not only for good memories but also for lovely moments of immediate
March 30, 2023
Baked
Wenatchee Apple Torte
I was a newspaper reporter in Wenatchee, Washington, home of America’s major apple industry. In my stint there I spent a good deal of time
March 30, 2023
Baked
Kabili Fruit and Nut Squares
This recipe comes from a woman I met whose first name is Malika, a lovely blue-eyed blond from the Kabil region of Algeria. Fragrant with
March 30, 2023
Baked
WHOLE WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD
Although it’s not a speedy project—the starter and the bread need time to develop the distinctive tangy taste—this crusty, chewy loaf is actually easy to
March 29, 2023
I’m Brenda, your home cheff. Welcome to my Recipe Book!
I am a self-taught cook. I started cooking around 18 years old. I stood in the kitchen and watched my mother, who was my biggest inspiration at the time, cook.
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Large ham recipe
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Roast Beef Recipe
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