Trifle Improv 2

Angel food, brownies, pound cake, cheesecake: any of these can make a good foundation for a trifle. This is especially true for dry, over-baked, cakes. This post chronicles an improvisation that turned a Red Velvet Cheesecake into a rich, delicious trifle.

Fruit Strudel Cookies

An old-world, old-fashioned cookie recipe. Wonderful for Christmas, but suitable for any time you want to brighten the cold, dark days of winter. Olive oil enriches the pastry. Raisins, apples, apricots, and a bit of sugar sweeten the filling. Requires a bit more than average baking skills, but well worth the effort.