Budapest Coffee Cake

January 31, 2024Posted inDesserts
Dad's favorite, and Jake likes it too! Ingredients Cake Batter 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 6 oz (3/4 cup) butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 cups plain yogurt (I use Greek) Filling: 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsp cinnamon 3 tbsp good cocoa Icing: 1 lb confectioners' sugar 3 tbsp hot milk (or more) Instructions Cream butter…

Pirogies

January 3, 2024Posted inAppetizers
Ever since we went to this Polish-Mexican restaurant in London’s Shepherd Markey, Liat loves pirogies. Sadly, they are not abound in the US, especially not fresh ones. The remedy – the recipe below. Dough 3 cups flour 1 cup water 1 large egg 2 tsp. vegetable oil 1 tsp. salt Put flour in large, shallow bowl and make a well in center. Add remaining ingredients and beat them with a fork to combine but not…

Strawberry Pie

January 2, 2024Posted inDesserts
There is a fabulous strawberry patch 5 minutes away from our house. I buy a flat every day. Those who know me know I’m addicted to strawberries in every form, so it’s no surprise that this recipe is among my favorites. Crust: 18 graham crackers, crushed ( 1 1/ 2 cups) 1/ 4 cup sugar 1/ 2 cup melted butter Mix well and press into a 8 inch pie pan. Chill for an hour Strawberry…