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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog June 2007 Archive

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

Red, White and Blue Cake

Saturday June 30, 2007
All you need is an already-made layer cake, red and blue gelatins and whipped topping. Then just follow the very simple instructions to make this Poke Cake. Besides being colorful, ... Read More

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Friday June 29, 2007
Instead of baking the strawberries in the pie crust, this recipe calls for most of them to be cooked ahead on the stove. The leftover strawberries are put in the ... Read More

Have You Been in the Forum Lately?

Wednesday June 27, 2007
You don't know what you're missing. Kaypankie just posted a recipe for Homemade Vanilla Custard that sounds scrumptious. Below is just a sampling of the other recipes shared there:Blackberry CobblerOatmeal ... Read More

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Monday June 25, 2007
Summer and the 4th of July just shout ice cream. Here is a recipe for Vanilla Ice Cream. Just serve sprinkled with some fresh raspberries and blueberries, topped with whipped ... Read More

Cool and Creamy Dessert - New England Trifle

Saturday June 23, 2007
I just know you'll enjoy this recipe from Cointreau and Nir Adir for New England Trifle Made with Citrus Curd, Vanilla Crème Fraiche and Berries. Plus it's another great idea ... Read More

Flavorful Fruit Salad

Friday June 22, 2007
There are many of us out there who just love that sweet-salty flavor combination. Here's a salad that provides those lovely flavors without having to include Chocolate and Salted Peanuts.Just ... Read More

Magic Sweet Rolls

Wednesday June 20, 2007
Everyone will enjoy baking and eating these simple sweet rolls made with marshmallows and crescent rolls. I like mine drizzled with a cinnamon-sugar glaze. Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to ... Read More

Key Lime Pies and Tarts

Monday June 18, 2007
This is the time of year I just have to make at least one Key Lime Pie. It's not only the creamy filling with a sweet-tart flavor that I love. ... Read More

Food Videos on About

Monday June 18, 2007
Feel like watching a video or two on your computer? Here are some of the latest Dessert Making Videos that can be found on my site. How to Make: Funnel Cakes Carrot Cakes Jelly ... Read More

Happy Father's Day!

Saturday June 16, 2007
Even though Dad's been gone for almost seven years, I still have lovely memories of him making loaves of Julekake, Norwegian bread, just for me. Some of the other foods ... Read More

Perfect Muffins

Friday June 15, 2007
There is nothing like greeting your family in the morning with the aroma of freshly baked muffins. Not only is it a treat for them, but it's a treat for ... Read More

Banana Bread

Thursday June 14, 2007
Got black bananas in the fridge, or worse, just sitting on the counter attracting fruit flies? It's time to make some Banana Bread. This is the recipe I've made for ... Read More

Lemon-Blueberry Muffins

Saturday June 9, 2007
Whenever there is a selection of muffins available, the blueberry muffins seem to go first. I just loved Dad's Sugar-Topped Blueberry Muffins. If you'd prefer a muffin with a ... Read More

Dad Became the Pie Guy

Friday June 8, 2007
I guess my memory is fading as the years pass. Dad's been gone for almost 7 years and for the life of me, I can't remember if Dad started baking ... Read More

Waffles - They're Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Wednesday June 6, 2007
This combination has probably been around as long as all-night breakfast chains. I only just discovered the fantastic flavor combination of a warm Pecan Waffle with Strawberries and Whipped Cream. ... Read More

Baking Tubes

Monday June 4, 2007
It doesn't have to be a special ocassion to use these baking tubes. They're quite simple to use, especially if you have my special instructions.Baking Tube Recipes:Banana BreadFrench Bread (Just ... Read More

Older Children Love to Make Cakes

Saturday June 2, 2007
My daughter has made quite a few cakes in her short lifetime. I'm sure she'll make many, many more long after I'm gone. Feel free to use these features and ... Read More

Sugar Cookies - A Recipe and Activity for All Ages

Friday June 1, 2007
Making Sugar Cookies is the perfect activity for kids of all ages. The older ones (5th grade and up) can made the dough. Younger kids (2nd to 4th grade) can ... Read More

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