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Bolinhos de Laranja e Amendoa (Little Orange Almond Cakes)

Originally posted on Crowded Earth Kitchen:
Little orange almond cakes are a Portuguese delight. Fluffy and full of rich, buttery flavor, these tiny treats are a delight with your morning coffee. Enjoy! Ingredients (Makes 40 Bolinhos) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup almond flour1 teaspoon baking powderDash salt2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup orange juice1/2 cup melted…

Spicy Shrimp

I’m sharing a vintage recipe with you today, friends, because December is busy and this recipe is perfect for those occasions when you do NOT have time to cook! You can make a festive bowl of Spicy Shrimp in five minutes flat. Don’t believe me? Set your kitchen timer and try this recipe! Ingredients (Fills 1 large serving bowl) […]

“I’m Bored” Gingerbread Train

So, the kiddos are home from school on Christmas vacation, and you are smiling as you assure the world that everyone is having a jolly good time. I get it. But you aren’t fooling me. The little darlings are professing boredom and starting to argue with each other, aren’t they? And your nerves are beginning […]

Crabby Party Dip

Crabby Party Dip is awesome. Set this out with a bowl of tortilla chips at your holiday party, and it will surely disappear before you can say Fa La La. Happy Holidays! Ingredients (Fills one pie plate) 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened 8 ounces light sour cream 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Tabasco […]

Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies – KID STYLE!

Question: What do children enjoy more than cookies with candy in the center?Answer: Cookies with MORE candy in the center! These cookies offer a fun spin on traditional Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies, and are sure to be a hit with pint-size snackers everywhere. The recipe makes a very large batch – feel free to cut the recipe in […]

Holiday Truffles

Pure decadence. At risk of sounding cliché, “pure decadence” is really the only way to describe homemade chocolate truffles. This recipe is one of my holiday favorites for several reasons. First, it falls into the category of “super easy but looks complicated” – bringing a plate of these to your next party will make you […]

Old School Cinnamon Rolls

These cinnamon rolls are worth a few minutes of effort, and make a spectacular weekend breakfast. Go ahead – roll up your sleeves, and get ready to play with flour! Ingredients (makes about 24 cinnamon rolls) 2 cups lukewarm (not boiling) water 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast 1/4 cup dry milk 1 1/2 […]

Kirsebælikør

The holidays are busy, friends, and today I’m sharing a vintage post from an earlier trip to Europe. Both the trip and the liquor (recipe below) were fantastic. Enjoy. Cherries are quite popular in Denmark, and my family is happy to enjoy them right out of the market basket.  Variations on Kirsebælikør, or cherry liqueur, are […]

Dutch Spice Cookies

Dutch Spced “Speculaas” Wreath Cookies are often the most popular cookie on my holiday dessert table. I do hope you’ll give them a try! Speculaas are Dutch spiced cookies in a wide variety of shapes, the most common of which are better known as windmill cookies. Whether you cut them into wreaths or windmills, these delightful […]

Speculaaskruiden (Windmill Cookie Spice Mix)

If you love the taste of windmill cookies, you love speculaaskruiden. Imagine this same spice blend in your holiday gingerbread men! The recipe below makes enough spice mix for approximately three batches of cookies, and easily doubles for gift giving. Stir together (if using powdered spices) or grind together in a coffee grinder (if using […]