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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog January 2007 Archive

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

No Need to be Nervous When Making Truffles

Wednesday January 31, 2007
I promise it's easier than you think with my step-by-step instructions, including photos, for making homemade truffles.Truffles Recipes Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc. Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe ExchangeToday's ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Tuesday January 30, 2007
Today's Appetizers are from Rhonda, the Guide to Chinese Cuisine: Easy Baked Crab Rangoon This easy to make recipe still has the classic mix of cream cheese, crabmeat and seasonings found in ... Read More

Truffles - Opulent Orbs of Chocolate

Monday January 29, 2007
Valentine's Day is just a little over two weeks away. This might be a good time to decide what homemade sweet you're going to give to your sweetie. Personally, handmade ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Sunday January 28, 2007
Today's Appetizers are from Debra, our Guide to French Cuisine:Rolled Roasted Peppers stuffed with Mozzarella-Rouleaux de Poivrons To make these even quicker use good quality roasted peppers in jars. Just remember ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Saturday January 27, 2007
Today's recipes are: Magic Cookie BarsThese bars have become so famous that restaurants are serving them warm with ice cream and calling them a gourmet dessert.Dark Chocolate Peanut Clusters Made with roasted salted ... Read More

Friday January 26, 2007
Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange Today's Appetizers are from Elizabeth our About Guide to Candy: Easy Walnut Fudge This simple fudge is silky smooth and intensely chocolatey. Bite-sized pieces of ... Read More

NESTLÉ CHOCOLATIER Premium Baking Chocolate

Thursday January 25, 2007
Have you had a hard time finding dark chocolate in you local grocery store? Well, thanks to NESTLÉ CHOCOLATIER, who offers premium baking chocolates, it's not that difficult anymore. Enjoy ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Wednesday January 24, 2007
Today's Appetizers are from Kyle, our Guide to Italian Cuisine:Spuma di Prosciutto is a delicate spread for crostini (small slices of toasted bread), made with prosciutto cotto -- cooked ham. In ... Read More

Dark Chocolate Chess Pie

Tuesday January 23, 2007
While at my daughter's church choir Christmas party, I was talking to the other mothers about homemade gifts. One mother said she always gives her neighbors Dark Chocolate Chess Pies. ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Monday January 22, 2007
Planning a Febraury 4th Superbowl party or bringing a dish to one? Beginning today, start checking this page daily for some phenomenal appetizer ideas from my fellow About Food and ... Read More

Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Saturday January 20, 2007
Here's everyone's favorite Bundt Cake recipe. What chocolate lover would love a chocolate cake with even more chocolate on the inside? Try These Other Chocolate Cakes: Chocolate Mayonnaise CakeMilk Chocolate Snack CakeFlourless ... Read More

Dark Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

Friday January 19, 2007
What could be better than a chocolate cake for dessert? How about a chocolate cake that is served warm with a river of chocolate running from it. Using dark ... Read More

Apple Crisp

Wednesday January 17, 2007
Be sure to serve this wonderful recipe for Apple Crisp warm topped with Caramel Rum Sauce and a good quality ice cream like homemade Royal Crown Vanilla.Feel free to ... Read More

Crisps - A Simple Dessert

Tuesday January 16, 2007
The weather is so crazy these days. Yesterday, I wore capris, a t-shirt and sandals. Today, I'm wearing two sweaters, a jacket, pants, tennis shoes and my thickest socks. I ... Read More

Dark Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Saturday January 13, 2007
A couple of days before Christmas, I'm in the kitchen just finishing-up a couple of Tropical Carrot Cakes when my niece comes in. She asked if I was planning to ... Read More

Hamburger Cookies

Tuesday January 9, 2007
Want to thrill them at the next kid's party? Serve them Hamburger Cookies. Kid's just go bonkers over these silly little cookies. Plus they are fun to make, too. All ... Read More

Vote for Your Favorite Girl Scout Cookie

Sunday January 7, 2007
1) Thin Mints 2) Samoas a.k.a. Caramel Delites 3) Tagalongs a.k.a. Peanut Butter Patties 4) Do-Si-Dos a.k.a. Peanut Butter Sandwiches 5) Trefoils a.k.a. Shortbread 6) All Abouts a.k.a. Thanks-A-Lot a.k.a. Animal Treasures 7) Lemonades 8) Cafe Cookies 9) ... Read More

Understanding the Girl Scout Cookie Mystique

Saturday January 6, 2007
It’s that time of year again. Well, at least it is in my part of the United States anyway. Yes, it’s cookie time. For those of you who don’t know, ... Read More

Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

Friday January 5, 2007
Low Carb diets still seem to be all the rage these days. Well, here is the perfect low carb dessert for those who love lots of chocolate with a thick-creamy ... Read More

Common Sense Dieting

Tuesday January 2, 2007
It's that time of year once again. At least every other person you know (maybe even including yourself) is on a diet. So you can bake your cake and eat ... Read More

The Consummate New Year's Day Snack - Barking Crackers

Monday January 1, 2007
Happy New Year's! Looking for a little something to go with all of today's football? Anything sweet and salty works for me. Make this incredibly easy recipe for Barking Crackers. ... Read More

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