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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies by Salad FoodieZucchini 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. |
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cake RICOTTA cheese CHOCOLATE RUM by FoodessaAll this talk about APRONS and Grandmothers got me going on assembling my notes and photos to finally share with you a very cherished recipe my 'Nonna' made for me growing up. Granted, as I turned baker in my kitchen, I confess to having tweaked it just enough to meet with her approval. She also found that my version was slightly… |
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Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino GenovesiPeanut 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… |
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Lemon Coconut Pixies by BearNakedBakerI shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate. |
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Banana Cream Pie by Chef SmithSearch under my recipies for graham cracker crust, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce. |
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Light and Luscious Berry Sorbet by Salad FoodiePerfect light dessert to finish a lunch or dinner meal and it couldn’t be easier! Make this right before serving - it’ll only take about 5 minutes. This is easy on the calories and fat, making it an option for heart-healthy and diabetes-friendly diets. Technically this is a sherbet as it contains dairy, which sorbets do not. But… |
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Easy Bake Biscotti by J. Gino GenovesiThe Biscotti can be traced back to Roman times. They were a convenient food that contained sustenance for both travelers and the Roman Legions. The dry, crunchy cookie contained no fat, but was nourishment for the Roman Legion. They were dipped in wine or any other liquid available. Because of the convenience of the Biscotti, the… |
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Custard Creme by Amos MillerThis is a dessert that knows no bounds! You can just about do anything with a great custard in your dessert repetoire. Use it in a dish with fresh or macerated berries on top, use it as a filling in a pastry or cake, use it in a trifle, a cold pie, to fill a tuille - need I go on? I will anyway... You can add a sorts of flavors… |
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Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake by Debi Shawcross
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Ruby Red Strawberry Pie by Salad FoodieCouldn'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… |
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Easy as Pie - Apple Cake by B InnesThis recipe is just about fool-proof and probably works best in a bundt pan but the possibilities are endless with so many variations of fruit and cake batter. |
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Yogurt creamy CHOCOLATE fondue dip...just 4 ingredients! by FoodessaWith all recipes of the typical Chocolate Fondues combined, none have come close to this light, scrumptious and decadent guiltless version. Over the years and many experimental tries later, I finally managed to make the ingredients blend just right. The fact that there's no need for a bottom burner to keep the chocolate soft and… |
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Fancy BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE by FoodessaClassic Butterscotch Sauce with a healthy twist. A fancy, rich and decadent topping with an added key ingredient that produced a lovely surprising bite. I've been pouring it everywhere lately ;o) For a full dedicated post...refer to: http://www.foodessa.com/2010/05/fancy-butterscotch-sauce-recipe.html |
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CANDIED PECANS by GARY ESTESSTHIS RECIPE I MADE AND EVERY ONE OF MY FRIENDS GET ON CHRISTMAS. THIS IT SOMETHING YOU CAN NOT STOP EATING. I GIVE THE BASIC RECIPE YOU CAN ADD WHAT FLAVOR YOU WANT. I MAKE THEM HOT,SWEET,RUM,WISKEY,AMARETTO,MANY KINDS OF SEASONINGS. |
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Old Fashion Hot and Juicy Cinnamon Rolls by J. Gino GenovesiCinnamon 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… |
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