Idle Hand Bars
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
These sinfully delicious peanut butter and chocolate dessert bars are out of this world. As a "sweet" fanatic married to a "salty" fanatic, it's always a struggle coming up with desserts that can be shared and devoured with equal gusto. These bars are the…
Gert's Mama's Pound Cake
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 75 Minutes |
A wonderful Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe that produces a moist, tangy cake sure to be a hit for any social gathering!
Lemon Curd
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Lemon Curd is a paste which resembles a hot marmalade. It can be made into a mousse by folding it into freshly whipped cream. It is used in tarts and tartletts and may be eaten alone. It is also used on top of shortbread cookies dough before baking.
Creme Brulee
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
A classic dessert made easy for food lovers. This is one of the most satisfying desserts ever. The creaminess of the custard and the crunch of the caramelized sugar is fantastic. Topped with some fresh fruit and wow!
Peach Cobbler (Adapted from Great American Home Baking Index Cards)
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
This recipe turned out delightful. I hope you all will be as pleased as the faces at my table were… Enjoy!
Coconut Creme Brulee
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This coconut Creme Brulee is so delicious served with fresh berries and whipped cream. It's much easier to make than you might think!
Stardust Chocolate Pancakes
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
Heavenly, not only because the angels would decend to earth for them but also because they fall into the ”sin free” variety of chocolate pleasures. Maybe your honey will make them for you as a special breakfast in bed? Could this be where the sin come…
Fak Thong Sang-Ka-Ya (Pumpkin Custard)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
This custard is spectacular to look at, and wonderful to eat. Makes a great Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert recipe, and a nice alternative to pumpkin pie. Don't be put off by the long baking time - it's actually a really easy recipe to make! A small pum…
Wacky Cake
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 25 Minutes |
This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had; moist, flavorful and frugal! It's also vegan and costs less than $3 including the icing! We make this often here and the kids adore it.
Lemon-Ginger Almond Scones
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A wonderful taste treat in a cookie style scone with hints of lemon and ginger with a little almond crunch!
Pots de Creme The Lazy Way
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
This is positively YUMM-O. I say yumm-o because Rachael Ray made this on Oprah. I used to watch Oprah religiously (now, she may have jumped the shark… we’ll discuss that another time). Rachael was talking my language: Chocolate. Easy. Decadent.…
Banh Mi
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
This is a sandwich with a history, but I'm not going to go into that here. This is, I believe, my new favorite use for leftover pork roast, pulled pork and even chicken! It has all of the elements needed for a culinary delight: Crunchy, sweet, sour, sal…
Muffin Monday: Chocolate Chip Orange Muffins
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
Indulge in heavenly chocolate paired with intense bits of orange. Enjoy this wonderfully rich muffin with a steaming cup of coffee when you need to stress down.
Whole Wheat Pita
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| Prep Time: | 75 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
Whole wheat pita can be expensive, but it's so easy to make that there's just no reason to pay more than you should.
Agua de Pepino ~ Cucumber cooler
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 0 Minutes |
Agua de Pepino ( cucumber water) is a refreshing drink that is popular in Mexico. It is one of the large variety of the popular Aguas Frescas ( fresh or cool waters). Agua frescas are refreshing drinks made from fresh sweet and sour fruits or grains, (lik…
Elderberry flower cake
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| Prep Time: | 25 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 40 Minutes |
Financier cake, cheese mousse and elderberry flower gelatine.
Ginger Maple Spice Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 15 Minutes |
A nice soft cookie with a distinct real maple flavor followed by the slightest "bite" of ginger and finishing with a hint of orange.
Chicken Schnitzel
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
My grandmother's recipe and one I practically grew up on. Schnitzel means cutlet in German and originally referred to a deep-fried, breaded veal cutlet.
Fried Zucchini Flowers
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 5 Minutes |
There have been books written on the zucchini blossom. The forerunner of the ever-burgeoning mottled cylinder, is edible. More than edible, it's delicious in an Earth Mother kind of way. That which some just chuck away as waste, can in fact become a de…
Crepes Batter (Jam Filled)
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
Crepes can be used as hors d'oeuvres and in sweet and savory dishes. Better to prepare this batter the day beforehand, or hours before using…it is better rested as the flour must absorb the liquid. The next day adjust the liquid / mixture and add flav…
Maple Cookies
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 20 Minutes |
A wonderful sweet treat for the maple lover! The perfect Autumn cookie for your harvest celebrations!
Pre-Season Favorite Dessert - Cleveland Brownies
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 45 Minutes |
As soon as the football season starts our kitchen at Baker Babes Bakery is filled with the wonderful smell of chocolate brownies baking. These chewy delights are a favorite this time of year. Brownies are great for those late season picnics, school lunch…
Kentucky Butter Cake
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 65 Minutes |
This cake, from a family friend, was made with oleo- a.k.a. margarine -but I've replaced it with real butter. This is absolutely sinful and a must try for anyone who loves rich cake.
