Tag: Vanilla Extract
Sweet Potato Pie from Alexandersmom.com
When I was younger, I remember having the most awesome Sweet Potato Pie at my Great Aunt Jean’s house for Thanksgiving Dinner. It was so good. I have tried to recreate that memory with this pie.... Read More
Coconut Rice Pudding from Alexandersmom.com
Rice Pudding was an obsession with my former restaurateur. I experimented with tons of different varieties; based on rice, based on flavorings, based on dairy. I used Long Grain Carolina, Jasmine, Bas... Read More
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies from Alexandersmom.com
Happy Cinqo de Mayo! For almost 15 years every Cinqo de Mayo I brought a 6 pack of Corona to the restaurant for the Banquet Chef who I shared a kitchen with. It was a small token to thank him for alwa... Read More
Ginger Double Raisin Scones from Alexandersmom.com
In case you haven’t noticed, I love Scones. I love their ease and simplicity, but if you don’t know how to make them correctly you could have a hockey puck on your hand. This was unfortunately the... Read More
Morning Glory Muffins from Alexandersmom.com
I just made Golden Raisin Carrot Cake Mini Muffins for Teacher Appreciation week so when the call came for the End of the Year Teacher Brunch I decided Morning Glory Muffins we’re in order. Years ag... Read More
Golden Raisin Carrot Cake Mini Muffins (No Nuts) from Alexandersmom.com
I love Carrot Cake! For many of my birthdays over the last several decades, my Mom has gotten my birthday Carrot Cake from the Runcible Spoon Bakery in Nyack, NY including schlepping it into NYC. (Yes... Read More
Double Chocolate Chip Coconut Marshmallow Cookies from Alexandersmom.com
Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope you spend the day sharing your love with family and friends! Believe it or not, but I have had two close friends recently complaining that they want full fat “... Read More
Oatmeal Ambrosia Cookies from Alexandersmom.com
Merry Christmas! When coming up with a name for a recipe one has to consider many things. Does it sound enticing? Is it apropos? Ambrosia in Ancient Greece was the food of the Gods promoting longevity... Read More