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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog May 2005 Archive

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

The Bread Machine

Tuesday May 31, 2005
Read about one of my favorite inventions of the 20th century, The Bread Machine. Look for some great bread machine recipes, too.

Red, White and Blue Dessert

Monday May 30, 2005
Enjoy Memorial Day with this recipe for Patti's All American Trifle. This recipe uses strawberries and blueberries for the red and blue. Whipped topping or cream is used for the ... Read More

Cheddar and Bacon Bread

Friday May 27, 2005
Made in the bread machine, this recipe for Cheddar and Bacon Bread is perfect for brunch or with a salad for dinner.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Wednesday May 25, 2005
Anyone can make this recipe for Cinnamon-Raisin Bread in their bread machine.

Cornbread Recipe

Tuesday May 24, 2005
You may not realize this, but Cornbread is a quick bread too.

Perfect Muffins

Sunday May 22, 2005
Everyone deserves to make the very best muffins and sweet breads possible. I believe you can by just reading this list of helpful muffin-baking tips.

Blueberry Muffins

Saturday May 21, 2005
With bluberry picking season almost upon us, I thought I'd share this great recipe for Blueberry Muffins. My favorite part about this recipe is the sugar tops. They're almost like ... Read More

You'll Find 4 Lovely Spices in this Quick Bread

Thursday May 19, 2005
If you're looking for a different quick bread for a change, try this recipe. Besides being made with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger, you'll find orange peel and raisins in ... Read More

Noodle Kugel - Try It You'll Like It

Tuesday May 17, 2005
To me Noodle Kugel is kind-of like a bread pudding. Only it's made with noodles instead of bread.

Ricotta-Filled Puffs

Sunday May 15, 2005
These ricotta-filled puffs are traditionally served on Sfinge di San Giuseppe in March. But I think they'd be great anytime. Thanks to Joyce for this recipe for St. Joseph's Day ... Read More

Norwegian Cookies

Friday May 13, 2005
Have you ever seen those cookies that look like doilies? Sometimes they are flat and other times they are taco-shaped. Here is my Aunt Marys's recipe for Krumkake.

Ethnic Cookies Filled With Love

Thursday May 12, 2005
It's an Italian tradition to serve these cookies at weddings. They were at my sister-in-law's wedding and they were served at mine. Make Nina's Italian Filled Cookies and you'll see ... Read More

"What the Heck is Creme Fraiche?"

Tuesday May 10, 2005
That's one of the latest questions someone posted in the Desserts and Baking Forum. If you don't know what it is either or don't know the difference between chantilly and ... Read More

A Great Filling for Cakes and Pastries

Monday May 9, 2005
All you need is a few ingredients like milk and egg yolks to make this lovely recipe for Pastry Cream.

You'll Love This Creamy Cake

Saturday May 7, 2005
Not only does this recipe for Amaretto Cream-Filled Cake sound good, it tastes good, too.

Soft Chocolate Cookies

Thursday May 5, 2005
Bakingfool writes: I am looking for a recipe for soft, cake like chocolate cookies. They do not have any nuts or coconut in them. My sister made them ... Read More

Are You Having Trouble Getting Your Gelatin to Set?

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Sometimes, I think it just that people get too impatient when adding fruit to their gelatin. If you're having trouble too, be sure to check-out these simple instructions for making ... Read More

You Can Master the Art of Frosting a Cake

Sunday May 1, 2005
I know many people are afraid of decorating a cake. It's easy if you start with these simple suggestions for Frost a Cake.

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