Best Shortcakes

Best Shortcakes

This is absolutely my favorite recipe for a shortcake – these Best Shortcakes, sometimes called Cream Scones. There’s very little cream involved, but it’s transformative!

Three Berry Shortcakes Best Shortcakes

Three Berry Shortcakes

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Hearty Potato Chowder

Hearty Potato Chowder

Hearty Potato Chowder is just a bit healthier than some of the “Loaded Baked Potato Soups” out there. More like an Old Fashioned Cream of Potato Soup, think of this soup as the plainer sister.  You know who I mean, the one who has a sense of decorum (and might be not quite as much fun) but definitely more sensible. OK, so it’s me! I’m talking about me, lol!

Hearty Potato Chowder

Hearty Potato Chowder

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Spider Cake

Spider Cake

New England Spider Cake. Have you had it? If not, you’ve been missing out on not just the dish but an experience. This is one of those old-fashioned heritage dishes that translate very well to today’s cooking methods and tastes. In other words, it’s not just something you have to have grown up with in order to love.

Spider Cake

Spider Cake – just look at that custardy goodness!

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