Category Archives: Dessert

Ginger Pumpkin Strudel

Posted on February 28, 2011 by blaberuscraniifer

I love the modern usage of the word ‘strudel’.  It can mean basically anything you can get away with rolling up in filo dough and baking until golden brown and delicious.  I recently served this strudel as part of our … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Almond Custard

Posted on December 17, 2010 by prettybirdsroost

I do love cranberries–they are beautiful, healthful, and TASTY!  But for some reason the only thing we ever do with them is make cranberry sauce.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I do love me a good cranberry sauce, but this … Continue reading →

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Pie Crust

Posted on November 24, 2010 by prettybirdsroost

If there’s one thing that’s sure to impress, it’s telling people that you made your own pie crust.  Today we’re going to share with you Grandma Lucy’s recipe for pie crust.  Now, I know what a lot of you might … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Posted on November 23, 2010 by prettybirdsroost

Sometimes I get an idea of something I’d like to eat but then I need to figure out the realities of making that dish, which is a lot easier when you’re married to a chef.  Anyway, in this case I … Continue reading →

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Best Brownies Ever

Posted on November 4, 2010 by prettybirdsroost

I’m sure there are 10,000 and 1 brownies recipes on the internet already but these are the brownies you should make.  Why?  Because they have the thick crust that I always crave in brownies but never find while being soft … Continue reading →

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Carrot, Ginger, Beet Cake

Posted on October 19, 2010 by prettybirdsroost

I suppose if there were such a thing as a healthy cake, this would be it–this cake has as much vegetables as flour in it.  My husband and I came up with this recipe while trying to find a new … Continue reading →

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