Category Archives: Desserts

Invisible Chef Saves the Day- Mama Siena’s Tex Mex Chicken Hotdish and other Delights

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Arlene Coco

This is a guest post from my good friend and author Ginnie Bivona who lives in Texas. She had been my editor and great inspiration for many years.. Down in Texas they call them casseroles, but we know of course … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Treat- Chocolate Avocado Mousse

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Arlene Coco

Looking for a unusual treat for your sweetheart on Valentines Day? This silky smooth mousse made from ripe avocados will fit the bill for a unique taste for your love. It’s raw diet friendly, vegan and vegetarian diet acceptable. The … Continue reading →

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Local Treasure- Cake Occasions Bakery Moves to Central Entrance Location in Duluth

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Arlene Coco

A couple of years ago, I judged a cake contest sponsored by a local magazine. I was impressed with the winners, and I am happy to report, they moved on to open a retail bakery in Duluth. They focus on … Continue reading →

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Tasty Holiday Traditions from Home and Around the Globe

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Tasty Holiday Traditions from Home and Around the Globe             Holiday food traditions are many things to many people. In our country it’s a melting pot of collaborated dishes that have been handed down from one generation of well seasoned … Continue reading →

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Prairie Kitchen Bread and Butter Pudding W/ Amaretto Glaze

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Bread Pudding is one of the first things a Cajun cook learns at the side of their mother or grandmother. I remember my Cajun neighbor’s bread pudding, she called it Loss Bread aka Pain Perdue. It was made with the … Continue reading →

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse and a Gluten Free Vegan Dinner Party

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Arlene Coco

A few weeks ago, I had a dinner party and had a myriad of dietary restrictions to contend with when planning the menu. Gluten Free, Gluten Conscious, Low Fat, Vegan and Meat eaters. Now some cooks may become daunted at … Continue reading →

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Easy Peasy Blueberry Pie

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Arlene Coco

Over the holiday break I had the opportunity to have a cooking lesson from a young chef named Ryan. He shared his recipe for a easy-as-pie blueberry pie. Take advantage of blueberries that are available fresh in the grocery store … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Fruitcake- and Gluten Free too!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Arlene Coco

A while back, I was challenged to make a gluten-free traditional wedding cake for my Australian-American sister in law who was getting married and wanted a fruitcake for her wedding cake. After a couple of disasters, I settled on this … Continue reading →

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Roundup of Easy Fall Recipes

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Arlene Coco

Fall is the start of our indoor entertaining season. We still cook outside but move the party inside for comfort of our Southern guests that often visit for leaf peeping. The gardens are holding out for that last bit of … Continue reading →

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Round Up Of Fun Summer Recipes

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Arlene Coco

Here are a few great summer recipes from previous posts in case you missed them. Strawberry Caprese Salad is my all time favorite pot luck go-to dish to bring to a party. This recipe cooked outside for True Thai Eggrolls … Continue reading →

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