For those who celebrate Passover (March 30 – April 5th) or those who just enjoy some of the wonderful Jewish food served at Passover Seders — we’ve got two recipes for you this week — both are favorites from our Hammertown Recipe Archive.
Desserts 
Celebrate Oscar Night with “Red Carpet” Cupcakes!
This scrumptious and very clever recipe comes from Doris Cassar. It has become a favorite at she and her husband’s annual Oscar cocktail party. We especially love the final glamorous touch of gold dragées on each cupcake.
Homemade “Clif Bars”
Lower in sugar than the original Clif Bars, this healthy recipe leaves plenty of room for variation depending on tastes, allergies and whatever you may have in the pantry.
Winter White Icicle Cake
This gorgeous cake was made by Ken Noskin for Hollie Bart’s “Winter White Dinner Party” (see our blog). It does take some work…but it is totally delicious!
Holiday Recipe: Old-Fashioned Boiled Raisin Cake
This 19th century “heirloom recipe” is from the kitchen of Emogene Barrett Chase, the grandmother of local dairy farmer, Barry Chase. Emogene was raised on Skunk’s Misery Road before she moved to Pine Plains.
Barry and his wife, Rosey, make this favorite family (and friend) recipe very Christmas and it is absolutely delicious.
Holiday Recipe: Mini Chocolate Torta Caprese
This dessert comes from my own recipe file. It’s from Lidia Bastianich, a regular contributor on PBS cooking shows, and restaurateur. GIFT IDEA: Wrap the little flourless cakes in cellophane bags tied up with a bold bow with the recipe attached.
Holiday Recipe: Olive’s Lovely Flapjacks (crispy oatmeal bars)
This old family recipe comes from my new neighbor, Claire Goodman, who will be receiving a $25 Hammertown Gift Card for sharing it here on our website. I tasted this delicious “bar cookie” at a party just the other night and I asked Claire, who is British, what it was called. “Flapjacks!” she said. Now, [...]
Holiday Recipe: Heidi’s Holiday Rugelach
Here’s another idea for a “Non-denominational” treat for Holiday Gift-Giving. Who doesn’t love rugelach!? This wonderful recipe is from my wonderful friend, Heidi.
Pumpkin Muffins
A busy week for me and I was frantic Thursday night trying to come up with a recipe. So, I called my favorite cook and dearest friend, Vicki, in Maine looking for a pumpkin recipe. She didn’t have anything to really rave about but suggested I research finding a pumpkin muffin recipe. So, here [...]
Heidi’s Blueberry Tart
What can I say…my dear friend Heidi is by far the best baker I know. She is of German heritage and this is one of Oma’s (German for Grandma) recipes from Germany. It is absolutely, absolutely delicious …Enjoy!
