Pecan Tassies

I had to look up what a tassie is because I had never heard of it, and they sound really wonderful! The tassie is actually a little tart with a soft or gooey filling, and can be made with nuts, lemon, cherry, or other fillings. They look a bit like mini quiches once finished. I … Continue reading

Russian Teas (cookies)

Mmmm, I love these cookies! They are the type you find on a plate at the back of the table at a cocktail party, and the first cookies gone from that plate. They are popular at Christmas time because they look a bit like snowballs. The Russian Tea cookie (or cake) became popular in the … Continue reading

Brandied Fruit

This is a progressive recipe, in that you make it over several weeks. I imagine that you would need quite a large jar to accommodate adding the fruit over time. The recipe also says to not refrigerate this, but I would at the bare minimum keep it stored in a cool place, like my garage … Continue reading

Orange Muffins (H. Lamb)

Here we have a recipe from H. Lamb, whomever she may be. As I mentioned recently, I found a packet of recipes in a curio shop and they have been a great source of material for me! I don’t know who H. Lamb was, but her muffins sound good. Perhaps some of you who are … Continue reading

Beef Stroganoff

I’m sure you all have your holiday fruit cakes started, so we’ll take a dip into another comfort food from my childhood: beef stroganoff. I remember having this dish and my mother served it over noodles, although I liked my noodles plain and on the side. I also have a distinct memory of asking my … Continue reading