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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog March 2008 Archive

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

Pumpkin Cookies

Monday March 31, 2008
You don't have to let the season dictate the cookie you can and cannot bake. Canned pumpkin can be found in the grocery store year round. As these Pumpkin Cookies ... Read More

Baked Happiness - Snickerdoodles

Saturday March 29, 2008
They say that smells, or in the case of baking, aromas are what bring back the strongest memories. I always associate the smell of cinnamon, like with these Snickerdoodles with ... Read More

Childhood Comfort Food - Peanut Butter Fudge

Friday March 28, 2008
Whenever Mother made this treat, I knew we'd be going to the drive-in movies that night. To this day, I crave popcorn along with my Peanut Butter Fudge. Peanut Butter is ... Read More

Ultimate Comfort Food - Banana Bread

Thursday March 27, 2008
When I need a little self-loving this is one of the baked treats I want. Just the thought of a slice of this Banana Bread cold from the fridge, slathered ... Read More

Don't Just Want to Throw-Away the Excess Easter Candy?

Tuesday March 25, 2008
Kid's already tired of the Easter candy in their baskets? Instead of just throwing it away or eating it yourself, follow these simple suggestions for disposing of leftover candy. One ... Read More

Fruit Salads for Easter Brunch

Saturday March 22, 2008
How could any Easter Brunch be complete without at least one Fruit Salad. Ambrosia Fruit SaladEaster Colored Marshmallow SaladMandarin Orange SaladPretzel SaladWatergate Fruit SaladPhoto © 2008 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to ... Read More

Mom's Piña Colada Cake

Wednesday March 19, 2008
Just say Easter and I think of coconut. One of my family's absolute favorite desserts at Easter is my mother's Piña Colada Cake. It's cool and creamy with a slight ... Read More

Fun for the Whole Family - Coloring Easter Eggs

Tuesday March 18, 2008
Lost that recipe? Can't find the directions to the egg-dying kit? Here are the simple instructions on dying hard boiled eggs for Easter. Plus I've added a few extra fancy ... Read More

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Monday March 17, 2008
You may still have time to make some authentic Irish Desserts and Breads today. Or if you prefer, serve a little fun with this shamrock-matching green Pistachio Cake to celebrate ... Read More

Start a New Easter Tradition - Make This Panoramic Egg

Saturday March 15, 2008
You could wow your family by making this Panoramic Easter Egg. If you store it with extra care by keeping it dry, this egg will last for years. Thanks to Debbie ... Read More

Can't Find Your Shamrock Cookie Cutter?

Friday March 14, 2008
Here are a few cookie ideas for your St. Patrick's Day themed party. Bake some of your best homemade Sugar Cookie Dough or a store-bought dough if you have to. (I ... Read More

Apple-Barley Pudding

Wednesday March 12, 2008
In the United States, we're used to sweeter and more elaborate desserts. In countries like Ireland, a simple dessert is the best desserts. This recipe for Apple-Barley Pudding is the ... Read More

Best Oats for St. Patrick's Day

Tuesday March 11, 2008
Irish Steel Cut Oats are fabulous. They don't look at all like old fashioned oats. Instead of flakes, they are similar to barley or little seeds. I love them in ... Read More

Bundt® Cake Trivia Question

Saturday March 8, 2008
Movie trivia buffs this question is for you. Which movie shows a Bundt® Cake being served with a potted plant in it? Click on the photo for your answer. The photo is of ... Read More

My Favorite Bundt® Cake Pan

Friday March 7, 2008
I'll admit it. I've got three -3- Bundt® Cake Pans in the original shape. The best one is the one that Nordic Ware released in honor of their 60th anniversary ... Read More

Garage Sales and Bundt® Cake Pans

Wednesday March 5, 2008
One of my favorite springtime activities is going to garage sales. This is where I get great prices on used and sometimes new kitchen tools and bakeware. If you're lucky, you ... Read More

Fruit Cocktail Dessert Recipe

Monday March 3, 2008
It was our turn to bring dessert to our monthly Supper Club dinner. Can you guess what I made from these ingredients? I'll give you a couple of hints. As ... Read More

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