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Category: Sweets

Sour Cream Bread Pudding

Sour Cream Bread Pudding

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Lanie Fioretti

We had a chunk of leftover homemade, whole wheat bread that was getting a little stale.  So, I thought a bread pudding with a little protein punch might be good for an interesting breakfast.  Bread pudding always reminds me of French toast.  I didn’t make it very sweet, and we had it just plain.  But,…

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Peaches, Pecans, and Cream

Peaches, Pecans, and Cream

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

Such a simple, quick, and spectacular dessert, Peaches, Pecans, and Cream is definitely our favorite this summer.  The kids could make this one, easily.  I used peaches from our trees that we had frozen, but I would use fresh, if those weren’t available. PrintPeaches, Pecans, and Cream IngredientsSliced or halved, peeled and pitted fresh peaches…

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Pineapple Coconut Pudding

Pineapple Coconut Pudding

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Lanie Fioretti

For a light, refreshing, and yummy summer dessert, or salad, you’ve got to make Pineapple Coconut Pudding.  It’s an incredibly simple recipe.  You may want to make substitutions to suit your tastes – like using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, a different soda, or coconut cream instead of coconut condensed milk. PrintPineapple Coconut Pudding…

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Honey Cinnamon Fried Bananas

Honey Cinnamon Fried Bananas

Posted on September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 by Lanie Fioretti

Eaten alone or with granola, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, or cake, Honey Cinnamon Fried Bananas are a yummy treat.  If you like cooked bananas, another simple and delicious recipe is:  bake fairly green bananas, in their skin, until they turn black, 350 oven; remove to plate, split open lengthwise, top with marshmallow cream; scoop…

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Texas Trash Pie

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Lanie Fioretti

When I first read about this pie, I knew it would be perfect for the hunters at the lodge.  It’s sweet and salty goodness at it’s best.  But in order for Texas Trash Pie to get eaten, I’d have to change it to Texas Trash Squares!  If I cut sweets into squares they can pick…

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