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Marshmallows add body to no-bake cheesecake Aug 25, 2011 12:00 AM
After a season of ending meals with juicy watermelon slices and fruit salads, we’re ready for an upscale dessert again. Yet it can still be too hot to want to turn on the oven. I’m on the contant lookout for no-bake dessert recipes; specifically ones that showcase an unusual ingredient or theme.
Sweet tips for blue-ribbon bakingJul 25, 2011 12:00 AM
While at the fair people always ask me two questions: What qualities, besides taste, capture my attention when reviewing an entry? What inspires me to award that coveted blue ribbon or Best in Show trophy? Today I'll give you a sneak peek into the secret world of food judging. Follow these 10 rules and you'll be a contender for the top prize in culinary competitions.
Strawberry jam that preserves flavor Jun 21, 2011 12:00 AM
A recent trip to the California Strawberry festival at Oxnard Meadows got me thinking about preserving the fresh taste of this succulent fruit. Speaking with local growers, not to mention tasting a few extraordinary strawberry desserts, inspired my culinary creativity.
Biscuit bars fit for a prince May 31, 2011 12:00 AM
By now we all know the dashing Prince William across the pond fancies chocolate desserts. To this fan of all things chocolate, his choice of a chocolate biscuit groom's cake seemed bold, inspiring and quite brilliant. Before the wedding I knew little about this distinctively English dessert.
Carrot gives lamb cake a break Apr 19, 2011 12:00 AM
Think Easter desserts and coconut-covered lamb cakes quickly spring to mind. This holiday favorite looks enticing on our dessert tables, yet seldom offers more than a dry cake topped with sugary icing. The sweetened coconut and jelly beans do this dessert no favors.
Corn bread recipe shows flexibility Mar 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Occasionally my son likes to play the “mom's a chef” card to his advantage. On a recent snowy Sunday he stopped by and noticed chili simmering on the stove. Looking for moving help, he pitched his friends an offer they couldn't refuse: a free meal and mom's corn muffins. Then he called the chef for reservations.
Coffee cake rises to festive occasion Dec 21, 2010 12:00 AM
Few aromas entice our taste buds like fresh baked bread. Quick breads fill a niche for those bakers looking to invest less time in the kitchen, but let's be truthful: quick breads just don't compare to yeast-raised doughs, especially during this festive season. The holidays give us bakers a prime opportunity to showcase our culinary talent and put in a little bit more effort into entertaining. Sure, time may be tight, but don't pick up packaged Danishes for your holiday brunch just yet. I have just the recipe for homemade coffee cake that easily pleases any crowd.
A spin on traditional cookies and what you need to make themNov 30, 2010 12:00 AM
Gifting homemade cookies for the holiday season accomplishes two worthwhile goals. First, bakers save money by crafting culinary treats in their kitchens. Secondly, and equally as important, recipients enjoy unique presents that leave delicious memories long after holiday cookie tins ring empty.
Oil surprises in pie crust Nov 16, 2010 12:00 AM
Nothing tricky about this pumpkin dessert Oct 26, 2010 12:00 AM
Halloween desserts and the bakers who create them fall into two distinctive camps: the devoted spooky crowd and the happy pumpkin fans. Over the years I've leaned toward spooky, dramatic themes; I've spun spidery webs on midnight fudge frostings and crafted graveyard scenes with Oreo cookie crumbs.
White chips just right in these drop cookiesSep 22, 2010 12:00 AM
When I think about baking an easy drop cookie, chocolate chips come to mind - specifically Ghirardelli's 60 percent dark chocolate chips. I've got the basic dough recipe down pat and while I may vary the type of nuts or extracts, the one constant is the chocolate chips.
Turning fondue, sans the flame, into a cool summer treatAug 18, 2010 12:00 AM
This hot and sizzling summer quickly stops me cold whenever temptation arises to turn on my oven. Ice cream neatly cools the palate, but occasionally my taste buds desire something more. Nothing complicated, mind you, like a layer cake or intricate chocolate desser.
Dried egg whites key to no-bake berry pieJul 21, 2010 12:00 AM
Hurrah! The DuPage County Fair opens today. If you've missed all the great summer fun at this annual event, this is the year to start or renew a family tradition and reconnect with farm life.
Surprise! Creamy textured, buttery avocado makes for moist, tasty cakeMay 19, 2010 12:00 AM
That ripe avocado on the counter doesn't generally inspire thoughts of dessert. Guacamole, yes; cake, well, no.
Pantry cleaning yields yummy cookiesApr 28, 2010 12:00 AM
This time each year I rustle through my baking pantry wondering what to do with all the leftovers; those open bags of nuts and chips and flours still lingering on the shelves after a winter of baking. Sigh. The holidays seem so long ago.
Our love for banana bread defies rumors of baking's demiseMar 10, 2010 12:00 AM
For all those forecasting the extinction of home baking in America, I reference the Allrecipes.com list of 10 most requested recipes for 2009. American classics hold five of the coveted spots with Banana Bread honored as most requested recipe of 2009. Nice win for this old-fashioned culinary icon.
Hands-on approach yields the best breadJan 13, 2010 12:00 AM
"Be there no greater find than a warm loaf of bread and a cool pint of ale." This phrase rings just as true today as it did when it was first uttered centuries ago.