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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog April 2005 Archive

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

The Basics of Baking

Saturday April 30, 2005
Baking is an exact science. Don't wait until the last minute. Use this list to Prepare for Baking.

Don't Like the Texture of Your Cookies?

Friday April 29, 2005
Are your crisp cookies getting too soft or your soft cookies ending up like rocks? Maybe you need to read this article which is All About Cookies.

Find the Magic with Only 5 Ingredients

Wednesday April 27, 2005
When you bake the combined layers of butter, graham cracker crumbs, sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate chips, coconut and nuts for 25 minutes you create a little magic with these ... Read More

No, It's Not for Your Dog

Tuesday April 26, 2005
I just had this sweet snack for the first time the other day. I believe it got its name because it looks just like Puppy Chow. It's made with cereal, ... Read More

A Great Combination Made in the Microwave

Saturday April 23, 2005
Combine Chocolate Chips and Peanuts and you get this wondeful candy. What's even better is that this recipe for Chocolate Chip Peanut Brittle is made entirely in the microwave.

A Delicious Mistake

Friday April 22, 2005
It all started in a small inn in Massachusettes. Learn about the birth of one of my favorite baking ingredients - the chocolate chip.

A Rich and Flavorful Bar Cookie

Wednesday April 20, 2005
I think you, too, will enjoy this lovely shortbread. Try this recipe for Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread too.

Passover Begins this Weekend

Tuesday April 19, 2005
These days, keeping Kosher should not be such a challenge. You can find more about Passover and get some great dessert recipes in this article.

The Whole Family Will Like This One

Saturday April 16, 2005
Matzo Meal is used instead of flour in this recipe for Passover Nut Cake.

Only 3 Ingredients in This One

Thursday April 14, 2005
Here's another Passover recipe the kids will just love. It's called Chocolate Farfel-Nut Clusters.

"It's a Change Over the Same Old Desserts"

Wednesday April 13, 2005
That's what Marcia says about her recipe for Frozen Passover Dessert.

What's the Only Fruit to Have its Seeds on the Outside?

Monday April 11, 2005
Everyone should know this answer, but I admit I didn't think of it at first. If you guessed Strawberries, you were right. Sometimes the questions about everyday reality are the ... Read More

Light and Airy

Friday April 8, 2005
That's how I'd describe this simple, yet elegant dessert. There's only 5 ingredients in this recipe for Strawberries in Ginger Cream.

Most Requested Springtime Recipe

Thursday April 7, 2005
I think you, too will love this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake.

It Take Two

Tuesday April 5, 2005
This Peanut Brittle recipe is much easier to make if there's two of you to make it.

Ultimate Road Food

Sunday April 3, 2005
Heading out-of-town for Spring Break? Instead of candy-coated chocolate pieces and potato chips you can eat something very tasty and yet healthy too. Make your own Granola for that next ... Read More

Much Better Than Those in the Grocery Store

Saturday April 2, 2005
Homemade is so much better. More than a cookie, these Oatmeal Cookie Bars can be eaten for breakfast or a after-school snack. I always have them on roadtrips as a ... Read More

Messy but Great Tasting

Saturday April 2, 2005
Here's a recipe you can help your kids make. It's messy, but Puppy Chow is quite tasty.

A Childhood Favorite

Friday April 1, 2005
I have fond memories of eating these. I think your kids will enjoy Popcorn Balls too.

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