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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog October 2007 Archive

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

Happy Halloween and Día De Los Muertos

Wednesday October 31, 2007
What would a Halloween or Día De Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration be without a cemetery? Not as festive for sure. Besides, kid's of all ages just ... Read More

Pumpkin Pancakes

Monday October 29, 2007
Still can't get enough pumpkin recipes? Here's one for Pumpkin Pancakes. They're the perfect breakfast dish for these cool fall mornings. Just be sure to serve them with a warm ... Read More

Pumpkin Roll Cake

Saturday October 27, 2007
Between the pumpkin cake and the cream cheese icing, this is a very moist cake. Besides being moist, this Pumpkin Roll Cake is pretty, too. You, too, can make this ... Read More

World's Best Pumpkin Bread

Thursday October 25, 2007
I get asked all of the time, "is it time for pumpkin bread yet?" Of course, in the United States, we generally only eat pumpkin in the fall. What most ... Read More

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Wednesday October 24, 2007
If you're someone who wants to try a different pumpkin dessert, this recipe is for you. In baking directions, it's as easy to make as a Dump Cake only it's ... Read More

Pumpkin Filling Question

Tuesday October 23, 2007
I just received this email the other day from Hanna: "Would you by any chance have a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie filling recipe, for us living abroad, and not being able ... Read More

Can You Guess What Candy Bar These Taste Like?

Sunday October 21, 2007
I was just at a party where they had a bowl of candy corn and salted nuts mixed together. I have a few friends that could eat an entire bag ... Read More

Presentation is Everything

Saturday October 20, 2007
It was my daughter's turn for snack at her last Girl Scout meeting. The girls always want something sweet, but also a snack that is not a sweet. In one ... Read More

Tasty Treats and Frightening Films

Friday October 19, 2007
I don't know if it's the food or the movies I like most about this time of year. Once those Halloween decorations go up, I'm ready for some Tasty Treats ... Read More

Start a New Halloween Tradition

Thursday October 18, 2007
Want to begin a new Halloween tradition that will get the excitment started early in your neighborhood? Ever been Ghosted? You'll find complete instructions in this article. Don't forget to ... Read More

Chocolate Spiders

Tuesday October 16, 2007
Here are some creepy crawly critters to serve at your Halloween party. Kid's of all ages will just love these Chocolate Spiders a.k.a. Chocolate Haystacks. What's even better is that ... Read More

Boiled Peanuts

Saturday October 13, 2007
While the kids are riding those carnival rides, all that's left for the adults to do is eat. The Boy Scouts were selling lots of treats at our local fair. ... Read More

Funnel Cakes

Thursday October 11, 2007
Funnel Cakes are just one of the reasons I love going to fairs. You don't have to go to a fair to make your own Funnel Cake. It's very similar ... Read More

Sticky Buns

Wednesday October 10, 2007
Here's another recipe that begins with crescent rolls. I remember the first time I made these. My family just kept staring at me. I asked them what was wrong. They ... Read More

Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Tuesday October 9, 2007
I woke-up this morning with the greatest need to have Cinnamon Rolls. Being a typical weekday, there just wasn't time to make a traditional cinnamon roll recipe. Remembering I had ... Read More

Old-Fashioned Apple Butter

Saturday October 6, 2007
Homemade is always so much better. You will need a crockpot and a food mill to make this recipe for Old-Fashioned Apple Butter. Need something to serve it on? I ... Read More

Granny Smith Apple Pie

Friday October 5, 2007
I've discovered people are pretty finicky when it comes to apple pie. Apparently, it's all about how it's served.Just How Do You Like Your Apple Pie Served?Once you vote, you'll ... Read More

Apple Crisp

Thursday October 4, 2007
I'm so glad it's finally getting cool enough to turn on the oven. One of the first things I want to make is this recipe for Apple Crisp. Be sure ... Read More

Easy Apple Muffins

Wednesday October 3, 2007
Most people think you can only make cakes with cake mixes. Cake mixes can also be used to make muffins. These Easy Smeezy Apple Muffins are just as their name ... Read More

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