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Creamy Chocolate Cheesecake

This is a decadent chocolate cheesecake. Because of the amount of chocolate in it, it is more dense than a traditional cheesecake. It has a chocolate almond crust, a sour cream topping, and a chocolate drizzle on top.

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Easy Rye Bread

Empty Nester
December 28, 2020

Bread baking is so easy, especially with my ABM. So there’s no reason not to have some fresh rye bread every now and then. This is a basic, simple rye. It has great flavor. You can make it seeded or unseeded. I’ve included instructions for making it with a mixer in case you don’t have an ABM.

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Green Bean Casserole

Empty Nester
December 28, 2020

It’s a holiday classic. While this is not my favorite way to fix green beans, it is a staple during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. It goes together in just a few minutes and holds well in the oven.

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Lighter Corn Casserole

When I decided to cook a ham for Christmas, I knew I’d have to make some corn also. The family loves corn! I decided to make my “lighter” version of corn casserole. Most recipes for corn casserole call for a good amount of butter, but this is a version without butter.

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Dill Rye Bread

The pickle brine might seem like a strange addition, but it gives it some additional flavor and is not overpowering at all. So don’t be afraid to try it!

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At the Manger for Christmas

I remember a lot of different things from Christmas past. When I was a child, we always waited until Christmas Eve to put up the tree. Because anything earlier than that might interfere with Advent. And we always had our creche under the tree.

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Easy Rye Bread

December 28, 2020 By Empty Nester

Green Bean Casserole

December 28, 2020 By Empty Nester

Lighter Corn Casserole

December 28, 2020 By Empty Nester

Dill Rye Bread

December 28, 2020 By Empty Nester

At the Manger for Christmas

December 25, 2020 By Empty Nester

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