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ham and bean soup

These were a favorite of mine when I was growing up, now I make them for my family and they love them as well.

This unbeatable classic American sandwich, named for the French bread it is prepared with, can be served au jus (French for “with juice”) or with a creamy homemade horseradish sauce.

The pears not only provide a flavorful complement to the chocolate, but they also provide moistness to this cake, as well as a decorative touch.

With a tart lemon flavor and a subtle ginger overtone, this creamy treat with its sweet sugar crust is just right for topping off a special dinner party.

A Halloween Black Cat Cake that is sure to get the attention of all the little ghosts and goblins at your Halloween celebration. You will have as much fun making this fun cake as the kids will have eating it. It has a simple pattern and is easy to decorate. The little ghosts and goblins will probably want to help. It is the perfect project to get them excited for Halloween.

Create this Flag Cake by adding the stars and stripes on your favorite cake using fresh strawberries and blueberries--a great way to display the red, white, and blue in honor of Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or Veteran's Day. This Flag Cake is sure to attract everyone's attention at any of your special celebrations.

When you cut into this Rainbow cake you get an extra surprise. Not only is the frosting rainbow colored but the cake is too. This makes a fun birthday cake for kids or just a special treat anytime of the year.

This Barbie Doll cake is perfect for any little girl's special party. Whether it is for her birthday or to celebrate any other special occasion, this Barbie Doll cake will surely make her feel extra special. It is also a fun project for her help create. Let her pick out her favorite colors and have her add some of the decorations.

This Jack-O-Lantern-style pumpkin cake is a great way to get the kids in the spirit of Halloween. It is an easy project to have them join in and help. They will have fun creating their own unique face and will love adding the little spiders to the pumpkin cake.