Vol-au-vent-fillings/8 recipes

The traditional cookie for Purim, hamantashen is Yiddish for "Haman's pockets". They are meant to recall the story of Haman, a wicked Persian prince who wished to destroy the Jews but was foiled by Mordecai and Esther."

Beau's notes: * There are no "jalapeno beans;" there are jalapeno peppers and pinto beans. I have two recipes, both of which are quite tref, but a Catholic should worry? But if you are hosting a Jewish person, smoked turkey will substitute most agreeably for the chazer called for in either recipe.]

Ribbon Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Praline Pastry recipe

All Time Favourite Harvest Apple Pie recipe

Homemade Deep-Dish Peach Pie recipe

Amazing Fudge Truffle Cheesecake recipe.

Chicken Paprikas recipe