Mother's Day 2007

Remember the cake mom used to make for birthdays and special occasions? How about the chocolate pudding grandma always had ready whenever you visited - - how did she always seem to know that you were coming?
Here are some recipes collected from mothers and grandmothers that we have enjoyed throughout the years.

Also featured is a special recipe you can make for mom - a Family Fun favorite, Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes! Read the article

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Recipes:

Mother’s Day Month and Shavuot Combine for Delicate Dairy Sweets…. by Marcy Goldman

May is Mother’s Day month, no matter which calendar you are looking at. My three sons would argue that on the Jewish calendar, in particular, it seems every month, all month long is Mother’s Day! (if we moms had our way). But seriously, a salute to hardworking moms is always in order and the gentle month of May is as good an oasis as ever. read more . . .

Recipes:
Hazelnut Almond Linzertorte
This pretty jam tart is really a large, fancy nutty cookie baked in a tart mold.
Cherry Cheesecake Muffins
Sometimes you just need a little richness in a little cheesecake.
Blintz Casserole
A great all in one brunch dish that is a nice addition to a Mother’s Day brunch or a Shavuot luncheon.

Make Mom’s Day Easy by Karen Mitchell-Wilcher

We’ve celebrated Mother’s Day since President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May a national holiday in 1914. However all mothers know that everyday is a Mother’s Day to work . In recognizing the big day, if you don’t have the luxury of relaxing and enjoying your favorite treats all day, a little pre-planning to help your family jump-start the celebration can go a long way towards helping Mom stay cool, calm and collected. read more . . .

Recipes: Thyme Grilled Pork Chops, Stewed Okra and Southern Corn Muffins.

Clabber Girl Cornstarch featured recipe

Tempura Batter - great for battering meats and vegetables!  This creates the crispy crust you enjoy without using rice flour.

Visit the  Clabber Girl Recipe Box for more recipes using cornstarch. Just type in the keyword "cornstarch"in the search box.

Your comments, recipes and cooking tips are welcome as always. Send via e-mail to: pmeeks@clabbergirl.com.

See you next time!