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PEACH PIE (Fresh)

In honor of TODAY, being National Peach Pie Day, here’s Mom’s secret recipe for… #NationalPeachPieDay PEACH PIE (Fresh) By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Knock-Off Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; Nov 1996, p. 18). Per usual, I’m asking only for proper credit if you care to re-share it. INGREDIENTS: 2 recipes [prepared] Crisco No-Rolling […]

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Crisco No-Rolling Pin Pie Crust

In honor of TODAY, being National Peach Pie Day, here’s Mom’s secret recipe for… #NationalPeachPieDay Crisco No-Rolling Pin Pie Crust By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Knock-Off Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; Nov 1996, p. 16). Per usual, I’m asking only for proper credit if you care to re-share it. INGREDIENTS: 6 TB Crisco […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Beach Benefits

Thank God it’s Monday, again. I always look forward to every Monday. They’re my 52 Chances a year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you. Therefore, I hope this brings you a happy Monday. #TheRecipeDetective #NationalBeachDay #FamilyFunMonth Next Sunday is National Beach Day and it’s still Family Fun Month, too. […]

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ZUCCHINI BREAD, INSPIRED BY BILL KNAPP’S

ZUCCHINI BREAD, INSPIRED BY BILL KNAPP’S By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Knock-Off Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; Nov 1996, p. 35) INGREDIENTS: 9-oz box yellow cake mix 1 small box (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding powder 1 cup grated, unpeeled zucchini ¼ cup oil 2 eggs 1 cup broken walnuts ½ cup orange […]

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RUM SAUCE TOPPING

RUM SAUCE TOPPING By Gloria Pitzer, as seen in… Secret Knock-Off Recipes (Secret RecipesTM, Marysville, MI; Nov 1996, p. 19) INGREDIENTS: 1¼ cup apple juice 1 cup tea (hot or cold) 4 TB butter or margarine 2 TB cornstarch 1 tsp apple pie spice 2-oz dark or light rum ½ tsp molasses INSTRUCTIONS: Bring 1 […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – The Stories Of Our Lives

Happy Monday, once again! I think Mondays are fabulous and I always look forward to every one of them, as they’re my 52 Chances, each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with you! #TheRecipeDetective #TellAStoryDay #NationalHumorMonth Wednesday is celebrating National Tell a Story Day! That’s just what I try to […]

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Mondays & Memories of My Mom – Maple Madness

Happy Monday and happy March to all! Every week, I look forward to Mondays because they’re my 52 Chances each year, in which I get to share Memories of My Mom with all of you! #TheRecipeDetective #MapleSugaringMonth #PureMichigan March is Maple Sugaring Month! It’s not an official, national observance; however, making maple sugar and syrup […]

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1995 – Gloria Pitzer Presents Secret Knock Off Recipes

1995 – Gloria Pitzer Presents Secret Knock Off Recipes was written, illustrated and published by Gloria Pitzer (Secret Recipes, St. Clair, MI). NO LONGER IN PRINT – this cookbook boasts a little of this & a little of that! You’ll find 352 copycat recipes of famous foods from even more famous places not included in […]

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