Josh's Double Chocolate Biscotti

May 15, 2011 By 1 Comment

Josh’s Double Chocolate Biscotti

bis·cot·ti

Definition of BISCOTTO: a crisp cookie or biscuit of Italian origin that is flavored usually with anise and filberts or almonds —usually used in plural
A good friend of ours baked our family these biscottis, and we enjoyed them so much, we asked him for the recipe. (So we could have some more!).  He very kindly sent the recipe to us, and he also suggested it as a Vittles post.  We thought it was a great idea!  It’s just not nice not to share, Italian cookies this good.
Recipe

Info:  Prep: 30 minutes     Bake: 35 minutes

Oven: 400 degrees F

Cool: 1 hour     Makes: about 48 cookies.… Read More

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No-Bake Eclair(s)

November 9, 2010 By 6 Comments

I’m going to be quite honest with you here:  This dessert is quick, easy, and sooooo good.

I’m going to be even more honest than that:  It’s not quite like real eclairs.   It’s more of a…. fun spin-off, of real eclairs.  But you know, everyone is going to eat them all up, just like that, anyway.  So does it really matter?

I’m thinking, ‘not really’.  So here we go….

No-Bake Eclair(s)

Participating Ingredients:

  • *Graham Crackers

* The kind we actually prefer is the Nabisco  Grahams Original, in the red box.

  • 2 boxes Instant Vanilla Pudding
  • 8 oz. Cool Whip
  • 1 can Chocolate Frosting (Milk Chocolate of Chocolate Fudge), and 2 Tbs.

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3 All-American Treats, for Your All-American Weekend.

May 27, 2010 By 8 Comments

With Memorial Day here, and the 4th of July not too far away either, I thought I would share 3 very easy red, white & blue treats, that are perfect ideas for your all-American weekend celebrations and gatherings.

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