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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog February 2007 Archive

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

This Week's Most Popular Recipe - Ultimate Brownies

Wednesday February 28, 2007
People just ooh and awe over these half-cake, half-fudgy brownies. Even just writing about them, makes me want to make them. I know you'll love this week's most popular recipe ... Read More

Miss Arlene's Favorite Brownies

Monday February 26, 2007
It's that time of year again. It's our Miss Arlene's birthday. She (and her husband) are not only our neighbors, but they've become family, too. If you knew Miss Arlene, ... Read More

Can You Guess Which Cookies These Are?

Saturday February 24, 2007
These are number two on my Top 10 All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes. If you haven't clicked on the photo yet, I'll give you a hint. They have lots of cinnamon ... Read More

My Top Ten All-Time Favorite Cookies

Friday February 23, 2007
You know there are just some cookies that you tend to make over and over again. Here are ten cookie recipes I like to make again and again. It was ... Read More

Time to Turn Over The Pancake

Wednesday February 21, 2007
You know it's time to turn over your pancake when the edges are dry and there are bubbles on the surface. This is just one step in this series of ... Read More

Today is Shrove Tuesday a.k.a. Pancake Tuesday

Tuesday February 20, 2007
In Scotland, before the Lent fasting begins, the fat and flour are used-up today to make pancakes. Learn all about Pancakes in this article. Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to ... Read More

Warm and Fragrant From the Oven - Apple Pandowdy

Saturday February 17, 2007
Okay, I admit it. I didn't exactly follow my own recipe. I added a few too many apples and got lots of extra juice in the process. Plus I baked ... Read More

Beyond Traditional Bread Pudding

Thursday February 15, 2007
When I think of Mardi Gras and New Orleans, I also think of dessert. One of the most popular desserts there is bread pudding. This bread pudding is different because ... Read More

Pralines

Thursday February 15, 2007
Mardi Gras only has a few more days left. I just love this time of year because it always brings up my childhood memories of visiting New Orleans with my ... Read More

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wednesday February 14, 2007
It's not too late to make something outstanding for that special someone. Besides the Valentine's Day treats on this page, you may also want to look for some ideas here:Quick ... Read More

They Aren't Just for Kids - Thumbprint Cookies

Saturday February 10, 2007
When I made these cookies for my daughter's Girl Scout troop, I didn't make them with nuts. I think the nuts give these Thumbprint Cookies more of an adult taste. ... Read More

You Don't Have to Have a Heart-Shaped Cake Pan

Thursday February 8, 2007
Here's another dessert idea for Valentine's Day. All you need is a one 8-inch* square pan and one 8-inch* square pan to make this cake. You'll see the step-by-step photo ... Read More

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

Wednesday February 7, 2007
Valentine's Day is just a week away. Of all of the homemade sweets you can make for that special one in your life, this is the simplest. It's just a ... Read More

Speaking of Hearts...

Monday February 5, 2007
I probably have too many cookie cutters. These are just the heart-shaped cutters I found in my kitchen drawers. I have more in a box in my garage. Plus I'm ... Read More

Strawberry Hearts

Saturday February 3, 2007
Red berries, but most especially strawberries, are favored on Valentine's Day. With these simple step-by-step instructions you'll be able to slice a strawberry into a heart-shape for your special someone. Photo ... Read More

Virtual Superbowl Appetizer Recipe Exchange

Friday February 2, 2007
Part of Today's Appetizers are from Darlene, the Guide to Thai Food, and Hector, the Guide to Latin Caribbean Food: Thai Lettuce Wraps These wraps are crunchy, munchy, and are a ... Read More

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles

Thursday February 1, 2007
There are only 4 main ingredients in this recipe for Chocolate-Peanut Butter Truffles. To make them look like the photo just roll them in cocoa powder. Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, ... Read More

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