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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog October 2003 Archive

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide to Desserts / Baking since 1997

English Toffee Apples

Friday October 31, 2003
Elisabeth writes: "Hi Everybody, the candy apple I'm looking for is an English Toffee Apple. There's no syrup in it, no candies and no flavorings. I have been ... Read More

Happy Halloween!

Thursday October 30, 2003
You don't have to knock on any doors to enjoy these Halloween Treats.

Only -3- Three Ingredients

Thursday October 30, 2003
Three is a big number with these cookies. There are three things that make them unusual - the amount of ingredients (3), the fact that they're flourless and the method ... Read More

Speaking of Biscotti

Thursday October 30, 2003
Thanks to Kitchenpanhands for posting this delicious recipe for Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti.

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Door -

Tuesday October 28, 2003
The Halloween madness is heating-up. Last night I was sneaking around in the dark with my daughter. She decided to Ghost her two best friends. You Ghost someone by leaving ... Read More

Most Requested Bread Recipe

Friday October 24, 2003
There is nothing, and I mean nothing, that can make a home feel like a home when there's bread baking in the oven. My most requested recipe is for Sourdough ... Read More

A Fall Twist on an Easy Cake

Friday October 24, 2003
Everyone's heard of a Dump Cake, but have you ever heard one made from Pumpkin? This award-winning recipe is actually called "Pumpkin Pie Cake". Once you read the recipe, you ... Read More

Only Ten -10- More Days

Tuesday October 21, 2003
You don't have to wait to make some of these Halloween Treats. Be sure to check out these recipes: Chocolate Spiders, Hairy Fingers and Moldy Mice. They all sound like ... Read More

Pig-Out with this Cake

Monday October 20, 2003
What do you get when you combine a yellow cake mix with mandarin oranges, whipped topping and crushed pineapple? If you guessed Pig-Pickin' Cake, then you were right. Personally, I ... Read More

Discover the Magic

Saturday October 18, 2003
Yes, a Microwave is magical. Beyond reheating pizza and cups of cold coffee, use your microwave when baking. Besides the many desserts and candies that can be made in the ... Read More

Warm from the Oven

Friday October 17, 2003
Last weekend, Galaktobouriko was one of the desserts served at my in-laws 50th anniversary party. Galaktobouriko, an egg custard baked in filo, is one of my favorite Greek desserts.

Italian Favorites

Thursday October 16, 2003
Nina's Italian Filled Cookies is just one of the family favorites you'll find on this page. I'm glad it's finally getting cooler, because there's nothing like a bowl of warm ... Read More

Free Recipe

Tuesday October 14, 2003
Did you get last week's Desserts and Baking newsletter? If you did, then you got this recipe for Crunchy Crumb Apple Pie sent directly to your e-mail box. If you ... Read More

Goblin and Ghoul Warning

Friday October 10, 2003
You get three times the information in this one article. First, you get all the details to a fun new Halloween tradition, which should be started fairly soon. Next, I ... Read More

Can't Wait to Have This One

Wednesday October 8, 2003
What do you get when you combine almonds, coffee and chocolate? You get one of the easiest and tastiest sounding coffee cakes. I can't wait to try this recipe for ... Read More

Black Forest Cake

Tuesday October 7, 2003
OROS writes: "Quick like: does anyone have a recipe for a Black Forest Dump Cake? It takes Thank You Cherries, Crushed Pineapple, coconut, a box cake and I ... Read More

Not Just For Breakfast

Monday October 6, 2003
One of my favorite breads to have with dinner is biscuits. One of the best varieties is cheese. Try this recipe for Cheese Scones the next time you want bread ... Read More

Hairy Fingers to You

Sunday October 5, 2003
Oros writes: "Has anyone ever seen a cookie made with the large shredded wheat cereals? I believe they stuff some kind of nut mixture in them and them dip ... Read More

Yes, You Can!

Friday October 3, 2003
With these simple tips, you can make the Perfect Cheesecake. Be sure to look for the Praline Cheesecake Recipe. It's one I created.

Jellyroll

Friday October 3, 2003
SEWLUV2 writes: "Looking for a recipe for a lowfat jellyroll cake." If you have a tried and true recipe, please post it here.

Vote for Your Favorite

Wednesday October 1, 2003
Which do you prefer Krispy Kreme or Dunkin' Donuts? If your answer is neither, please vote and then go back and hit the "Reply" button to tell us the name ... Read More

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