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Christmas Cookies: Caramel Pecan Treasures

December 13, 2009 by Suzie the Foodie 19 Comments

If I had to pick my favourite Christmas cookie that I baked last year it would have to be Taste of Home’s Caramel Pecan Treasures. As you will see they were kind of a pain to make but truly, I think these are worth the effort. They taste like Turtle cookies! These are truly winner […]

Candied Pecans

August 19, 2009 by Suzie the Foodie 44 Comments

I learned how to make sugared/candied pecans when I found the “perfect salad recipe” at foodtv.ca. When guests come to visit, I always make this salad and what makes it unique and special are the candied pecans. I have tried making candy and I can tell you, most of the time it is so finicky […]

Recipe Review: Lebanese Baklawa

April 30, 2009 by Suzie the Foodie 5 Comments

On the weekend friends of mine were telling me of a less-sweet version of Baklava, they said that it was Lebanese and super delicious. I really love Baklava but I prefer my desserts to be a little less sweet and as you probably know, Baklava is over-the-top sweet most of the time. So I started […]