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	Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies by Salad Foodie Zucchini cookies much like pumpkin cookies tend to have a cake-like texture rather than crisp or crunchy from the extra moisture of the vegetable. In this recipe the cookies come closer to a crisp/chewy texture through (1) extra draining step of the zucchini and (2) pressing the cookies down on cookie sheet before baking.	1 vote 763 views
	Saucepan Chocolate Sheet Cake by Salad Foodie A large saucepan can be used to prepare both the batter and the frosting of this sheet cake. Sour cream adds moisture and a more tender texture. This recipe makes enough for a large group or potluck.	1 vote 1505 views
	Rhubarb Crumble (crunch, crisp or whatever!) by Salad Foodie An old-fashioned dessert that has endless appeal. Whether you call it a crumble, crunch or a crisp - it is delish! Pair it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and praise will abound. This is my tweaked version of several from the Internet. There are all so many out there, but I think you‘ll like the ease of making…	1 vote 1717 views
	Coconut Pecan Cookies by Salad Foodie A search on the Internet for a coconut pecan cookie recipe brought a few candidates forward and fortunately the first I tested was a slam-dunk. This is chewy, somewhat crunchy and divinely coconutty. I stayed very close to the original and glad it turned out so well. Kudos to Mike at his betterbaking.com blog for this toothsome…	1 vote 3587 views
	Double Butter Bundt Cake by Salad Foodie Moist and rich, this unfrosted Bundt cake is versatile as a stand-alone snack with tea or coffee, or as a pastry base for ice cream or strawberry shortcake. The “double butter” name comes from butter as the shortening, along with buttermilk as the liquid (see NOTE below for using regular milk instead.) The cake travels well to…	1 vote 4146 views
	Red White & Blue Berry Trifle by Salad Foodie Red White & Blue Berry Trifle is a jaw-dropping beauty to serve for July Fourth, flag day or any flag-flying holiday! The patriotic layers of whipped cream, pudding, angel food cake and berries provide a conversation-piece dessert that guests will enjoy admiring as much as eating! This recipe lists the ingredients needed and basic…	1 vote 5953 views
	Oat Pecan Praline Cookies by Salad Foodie Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk. Sometimes we bakers just have to break out of the oatmeal-raisin cookie rut, and these certainly do!	1 vote 2 comments 3567 views
	Supreme Double Chocolate Cake by J. Gino Genovesi A rich, delightful cake which is very moist and tasty. It is great if served with what I call "Whipped Ice Cream" , a combination of ice cream and cool whip blended together. Try it!	1 vote 2302 views
	Ruby Red Strawberry Pie by Salad Foodie Couldn't be an easier pie to make - and perfect for summer's lighter menu fare. A nice do-ahead gelatin dessert that takes just minutes to prepare. You can "have your pie and eat it too" for less than 150 calories per slice when you make a few changes to the recipe below: just substitute no-added-sugar gelatin, reduced-fat graham…	1 vote 4837 views
	Old Fashion Hot and Juicy Cinnamon Rolls by J. Gino Genovesi Cinnamon dates back to about 2800 BC in Chinese writings. It is believed to have medical value, and equal in value to the price of silver In Medieval times, cinnamon was used I treat coughing, and colds.. The spice was considered valuable to preserve meats which inhibit growth of bacteria. Today, it is used in many recipes and…	1 vote 1 comment 8568 views
	Lemon, Orange Poppy Seed Cake by J. Gino Genovesi A variation of mine of the poppy seed cake. Try it. You will like it	1 vote 2191 views
	Easy Go Poppy Seed Cake by J. Gino Genovesi So many forget how good this cake is. It is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation. It is also great to dunk into coffee, wine etc. It is a cake that one can add any type of fruit, nuts or flavorings and it still is good.. However, this one is a very traditional cake.	1 vote 3271 views
	Everything Goes Oatmeal Coookies by J. Gino Genovesi This is an original recipe. I was making them, years ago, because my children wanted a "loaded" oatmeal cookie that was good, soft and plump. Now my grand children like them and I thought I would pass it on so others can enjoy them. They are easy to prepare and delicious. Chef J. Gino Genovesi	5 votes 5 reviews 2 comments 17998 views
	Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…	2 votes 5192 views
	Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy!	2 votes 1 comment 9779 views

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