Hermit Cookies is the first recipe from the Aunt Lou Archives we attempted. The results were successful! Hermit Cookies have a curious name as well as past. According to my research, they make their first appearance in a cookbook published in 1880 by the ladies of Trinity Church called Champlain Valley Book of Recipes. These…
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Cornish Hens Stuffed with Couscous, Dates and Parsley
An alternative Thanksgiving dinner: Roast Cornish Hens What do you serve on Thanksgiving, or the upcoming holidays when you have family members who are not fond of turkey? Yes they are out there, really! My suggestion is to put an ethnic touch to your event and serve Cornish hens stuffed with cous cous, dates and…
Couscous Salad with Dates, Nuts and Apricots
Couscous salad with dates, nuts, and apricots is a slight twist on a typical Turkish dish from the region of Anatolia(a large region of Turkey). It is an awesome side dish to take to a picnic, or dinner party. The traditional dish uses bulgur wheat, but I felt compelled to improvise when I opened my…
Basmati Rice with Apricots and Almonds
A tasty, healthy rice recipe How many basmati rice recipes do you know? I am sure quite a few. Well, here’s a brand new one that is delicious and nutritious as well: Basmati rice with apricots and almonds. This recipe is awesome; it’s actually an adaptation from one of Goya’s recipes. What makes it so…
