A Quiet Simple Life
Sallie Schaaf Borrink
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I believe this is a Country Woman magazine recipe I found on a discussion board somewhere. I made these pecan pie mini muffins for the first time a few weeks ago and they are YUMMY. Pecan pie is one of my favorite desserts ever and these just about meet that craving. The next time I …
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I made this cranberry orange nut bread for the first time last weekend when my in-laws came for brunch. It is very moist and flavorful. I found it in The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion, a big wonderful baking book I bought a few years ago. This is a lovely cranberry orange nut bread suitable …
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I found this recipe for Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread in the Summer 2007 Cooking for 2 magazine. My mom gave me a subscription and every issue has been great so far! Shortbread is one of my favorite baked goods. I’ve already made this pecan cinnamon shortbread twice already. YUM! Pecan Cinnamon Shortbread Ingredients 1/4 cup butter, …
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I found this recipe for Christmas Bark made with saltine crackers in a celebrity holiday magazine while waiting at an appointment. This recipe may be “old news” to some people, but it was new to me. It is YUMMY!!! It makes a whole jelly roll pan and I think David and I could have eaten …
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One of the drawbacks to being a family of two is that so many desserts make way too much for just David and me to eat them. I especially feel that way about cookies. While I can freeze all the extras, I usually get tired of them before they are gone. I was glad to …
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This recipe for pecan tartlets is one of my favorite cookie recipes. They are easy to make and everyone always enjoys them. I often put them on a dessert platter for Christmas alongside Christmas cookies and candies. I rarely bring any home. Pecan Tartlets Pastry Shells Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 ounces cream cheese, …
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These maple-glazed carrots with pecan is such a simple recipe, but so tasty! It can be served with many different types of comfort food meals such as roast beef. This is a great compliment to the wonderful Sweet Basil Rub Roasted Chicken. Maple-Glazed Carrots with Pecans Ingredients 1 & 1/2 cups cooked baby carrots or …
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I am starting to think the cool weather is never coming! It is 87 degrees right now which is amazingly warm for Michigan in September. I thought I would share a great recipe for folks who are still “enjoying” the warm weather. This chicken salad with pecans and green onions is a fabulous combination of …
