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An easy and delicious cake, also known as Earthquake Cake. Coconut and pecans are baked under a German chocolate cake mix, with a cream cheese mixture on top that sinks into the batter as it bakes.

A new twist on the classic green bean casserole, this version adds bacon, macadamia nuts, mushrooms, ginger, water chestnuts, and Cheddar cheese to earn applause for the holiday cook.

Easy, quick, and good.

A great soup for a dinner party, Italian Halibut Chowder is seasoned with traditional Italian herbs. The halibut swims in a tomato-based stock with red peppers, onions and celery. Delicious garnished with parmesan cheese.

This is a recipe from one of our family cookbooks. Coconut and nuts can be added.

Dill pickles are wrapped with cream cheese slathered beef. Serve with buttery round crackers, if desired.

Broccoli florets are sauteed with garlic, butter and olive oil, simmered in broth, then tossed with fresh basil and hot rigatoni. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is the perfect finish. Hint: don’t overcook the garlic and broccoli!

A very old banana nut cake recipe which has been handed down through my family.

This recipe can be used as an appetizer or dessert.

The difference between this and other carrot cakes is the fact that the carrots are pre-cooked instead of raw. It is a really moist cake that is better the day after it is made. Cake tastes best after refrigerating overnight.

If you love Peanut Butter Cups, you’ll love this cake! Tastes like “Peanut Butter Tasty Cakes” sold in Philadelphia. Can’t get them here in Cincinnati so we bake this cake instead.

If you haven’t been to TAP and you live in the Atlanta metro area, you need to make plans to go there now. A great time to try it out will be at their Flying Dog Beer Dinner on May 7 at 6:30pm The menu looks great:

Tire Bite Golden Ale
Crayfish, Asparagus, Pickled Ramps and Mache Salad

Classic Pale Ale
Bruschetta of Rosa Bianca Eggplant, Tomatoes and Crispy Prosciutto

Road Dog
Black Sea Bass, Stuffed Morels, Gnocchi and Arrow Tip Spinach

In Heat Wheat
Roasted Duck Breast, Spring Turnips, Logan Mills Grits and Orange Coriander Jus

Old Scratch Amber Lager
Tres Leche, Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream

After the meal
World Beer Cup Gold Award winner, Gonzo Imperial Porter for meditation purposes

$55 per person. Space is limited, so call TAP at 404.347.2220 to make a reservation.

This recipe fools even gourmet tastebuds. We have it every holiday and It’s a great side dish with ham. Most people think it’s a dessert and a nice stray from baked apples.

A family favorite, this quick and easy recipe combines canned salmon with diced bell pepper, saltines, onion, a bit of Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce.

I have had others and this is the BEST! It has a chocolate crumb crust and is speckled with miniature chocolate chips.

An easy soup to whip up when dining alone. Pamper yourself with a zesty blend of fresh tomato, onion and black pepper. Top with your favorite grated cheese.

Aunt Rosie bakes her famous Gob Cake and brings it to every family function. It uses a basic box cake with a few more ingredients and some homemade icing. Start your own family tradition!

This German Apple Cake is a moist dense cake that keeps well. It has been a family favorite for twenty years.