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Tuesdays with Dorie: Rum-Drenched (Orange) Vanilla Cakes

posted June 29, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

When the days of summer get long and I’ve used up all my usefulness, these rum-soaked mini-bundts are just what the doctor ordered.  Dorie’s pound cake flavored with Grand Marnier and grated orange rind is a perfectly textured dessert t (read full article)

Lime and condensed milk cheese cake

Our week barely started yesterday, so we had a long weekend in fact quite long, It was the commemoration of the bicentennial of Argentine independence. That, in fact was very nice,we saw some very good parts and the presentation of Fuerza Bruta.Am (read full article)

Buttermilk Pear Cake with Rum Soaked Strawberries

posted May 04, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Adapted from: Weight Watchers Annual Recipes for Success 2009Ingredients:4 cups strawberries – quartered½ cup sugar2 tsps. Rum extract1 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder½ tsp baking soda½ tsp cinnamon1 egg2 tablespoons butter – melted½ (read full article)

Chocolate Fondue

posted April 08, 2010 in One and Only Chocolate Chic

  What’s amazing is that every chocolate fondue tastes different and we treat them different by adding flavor to it. We eat it with fruits, candy, vegetables, even meat! Check them out!   Chocolate Fondue ~ Flavored with orange pe (read full article)

Tasty Tuesday!

Hello and Welcome! I hope everyone is doing well. Desserts are big in our home, it is just an extension of dinner. More time for us to sit around and connect.Today I have an easy, yet sinful dessert for you! If you do not want to make the entire reci (read full article)

Daring Bakers Challenge: Heaven on A Dessert Plate

posted March 03, 2010 in A Walking Dream

The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Co (read full article)

Sweet Potato Streusel Muffins

posted February 03, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Adapted from: Pillsbury Christmas 2008Ingredients:1½ cups all-purpose flour¾ cup cornmeal½ cup granulated sugar¼ cup chopped almonds¼ cup raisins3 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground nutmeg1 tsp rum extract2 eggs1 cup mashed cooked sweet potato (abou (read full article)

Eggnog Fudge

posted December 25, 2009 in Framed - My Life One Picture At A Time

I haven't yet gotten around to making the eggnog french toast I have been dreaming about, but I did want to get you this eggnog fudge before the holidays had come and gone, and here it, just in the Saint Nick of time. This comes to us from Recipe Gi (read full article)

Figgy Pudding Cake

posted December 23, 2009 in MyGourmetConnection

This recipe shares the flavors of a traditional figgy pudding, but it's cake-like texture is different than the original steamed variety. The pungent spices balance well with the creamy rum sauce and it's wonderful aromas make this cake a great choic (read full article)

Figgy Pudding Cake

posted December 21, 2009 in MyGourmetConnection

This recipe shares the flavors of a traditional figgy pudding, but its cake-like texture is different than the original steamed variety. The pungent spices balance well with the creamy rum sauce and its wonderful aromas make this cake a great choice (read full article)

Christmas Baking 2009 – Part II

posted December 20, 2009 in Guilty Kitchen

No words today folks, just more Christmas baking! Eggnog Shortbread 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup icing sugar 1 1/2 tsp rum extract 3/4-1 tsp grated nutmeg 1/2 tsp salt 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1. Cream butter until fluffy, be (read full article)

Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

posted December 19, 2009 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:1 cup sweet butter½ cup water1 tsp. instant espresso coffee1 tsp rum extract½ tsp vanilla extract¾ cup sugar3 tablespoons strawberry preserves18 – 1 ounce squares Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Squares6 eggsPowdered sugar for garnish (read full article)

Eggnog Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

posted December 16, 2009 in Life\'s Ambrosia

Can you believe that Christmas is in a little over a week? I know, it kind of crept up on me too. With all of the shopping, decorating and preparing for the big day time has kind of slipped away and until recently I had not done any Christmas baking (read full article)

Review: Martha’s Noel Nut Balls

posted December 10, 2009 in Sugar Pies

Really? Noel Nut Balls? Martha, we’ve got to do better on names. Unfortunately, the title of this recipe puts me in mind of Alec Baldwin’s classic SNL sketch “Pete Scweddy’s Balls.” Anyway, I ran across this while bored and watching Mart (read full article)

17 Days Let to Bake before Christmas. Rum Cake!

posted December 08, 2009 in ALL ABOUT CAKES

I don't know about you, but right about now I am exhausted! There are 17 days left before Christmas and not by any stretch of the imagination can one possibly expect to get everything on that long list of "To Dos" done. But we don't give up, do we? N (read full article)

Eggnog Cookies With Rum Icing

posted December 08, 2009 in MyGourmetConnection

These slice and bake cookies are full of the rich flavor of holiday eggnog spiked with rum and dusted with nutmeg. They have a firm texture, a slight crunch and just enough sweetness to handle the extra flavors of the icing. Eggnog Cookies With Rum (read full article)

Eggnog Cookies With Rum Icing

posted December 07, 2009 in MyGourmetConnection

These slice and bake cookies are full of the rich flavor of holiday eggnog spiked with rum and dusted with nutmeg. They have a firm texture, a slight crunch and just enough sweetness to handle the extra flavors of the icing. Eggnog Cookies With Rum (read full article)

Nut Crescents

posted December 05, 2009 in Living the Gourmet

Adapted from Good Housekeeping Favorite RecipesIngredients:1 cup whole walnuts½ cup sugar1 cup butter (2 sticks)softened (do not use margarine)2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp rum extract1 tsp vanilla extract¾ cup confectioners’ sugarIn a food proce (read full article)

Eggnog Snickerdoodles

posted December 01, 2009 in At Home In Alaska

Eggnog Snickerdoodles I hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving holiday! I know I did – even though I made way too much food, and ate way too much. I can’t believe it’s already December 1st, and I only have 24 more days to make (read full article)

Member Recipe Review: Gert’s Mama’s Pound Cake

posted November 18, 2009 in Food for Thought

Buck, from Sugar Pies, included this recipe in his Recipe Tab. I tried it and found it to be one of the best cakes I have ever had the pleasure to make. The whole baking process was a flowing blend of ingredients which turned into batter that was smo (read full article)

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