Trifle

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Fluffy angel food cake surrounded by whipped cream and fruit Yield:  14 servings Ingredients:  1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk1 carton (8oz.) lemon yogurt1/3 cup lemon juice2 teaspoons grated lemon peel2 cups whipped topping1 angel food cake (10 inches) cut into 1-inch cubes2 cups fresh strawberries1/2 cup flaked coconut,… Read more »

Pumpkin Raisin Cookies

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Hearty pumpkin and raisin cookies with oats and coconut Yield:  8 dozen cookies Ingredients:  1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter2 cups brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups pumpkin puree2 eggs4 cups flour (I use 2 cups all-purpose and 2 cups whole wheat)2 cups quick oats2 teaspoons cinnamon2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt2 cups raisins3/4… Read more »

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake (baked)

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A rich, creamy cheesecake bursting with dark, rich semi-sweet chocolate Yield:  16 Ingredients:  Crust1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs*6 Tablespoons butter, melted3 Tablespoons sugar Filling6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate12 Tablespoons cocoa powder (baking cocoa)4 Tablespoons butter28 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (4 1/2 8 oz. packages)1 cup sugar**2 teaspoons vanilla extract4 eggs,… Read more »

Basic Cheesecake

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Creamy vanilla cheesecake, waiting to be topped with your favorite fruit Yield:  8 servings Ingredients:  12 ounces cream cheese, softened4 ounces (1/2 cup) sour cream3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanillaone 9-inch graham cracker crust* Instructions:  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until… Read more »

Cherry Pie Filling

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Colorful homemade cherry pie filling Yield:  About 3 cups Ingredients:  3 cups pitted sour cherries*1 1/2 cups sugarapproximately 1/2 cup waterapproximately 1-2 tablespoons clear jel or cornstarch, for thickening (Please see additional notes before making!) Instructions:  1. Combine fruit and sugar in a pan and stir together. If cherries are… Read more »