Cuccidati

Cuccidati

Cuccidati These are the greatest fig cookies ever.  My mother-in-law Frances taught me how to make them.  They take some time but they are great.  When Frances couldn’t make them anymore, I made sure she had her Christmas supply.  I brought her some when she was in...
Butter Tarts

Butter Tarts

Butter Tarts This is another recipe from my mother-in-law, Frances Rao.  She really was a good baker. Dough3 cups flour1 cup crisco1 tsp saltice waterFilling1 stick butter softened4 eggs1 cups brown sugar1 tsp salt½ cup coconut FillingMix allingredients with electric...
Italian Sesame Cookies

Italian Sesame Cookies

Italian Sesame Cookies Mary loves calling these “old lady cookies”.  No nuts, no chocolate and not much else.  I won’t tell her but in about ten years, she’s gonna love’ em.  They are great, keep forever and just the thing you need to dunk in tea or whatever. Mary, I...

Red Wine Biscuits

Red Wine Biscuits DiCamillo’s Bakery in Niagara Falls, New York makes these and they are wonderful.  Mine never stay red and I think it’s because they use a little red coloring. Anyway, when you’re up that way, stop in and try some.  Don’t forget the Italian bread,...
Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake This is another recipe that must be included. It?s a very old recipe and I?m not quite sure where I got it from, probably from one of the books I borrowed from the dentist. I only know every time I?m looking for something good and quick when...
Gerry’s Apple Pie

Gerry’s Apple Pie

Gerry’s Apple Pie I really need to share this one with you. I think this is as good as it gets. I've made apple pie with crumb topping for years. I made the final changes a few years ago by adding syrupy cider. When our kids were little I always made apple...