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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog April 2009 Archive

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

Easy Smeezy Apple Muffins

Tuesday April 28, 2009
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

Banana Muffins

Sunday April 26, 2009
Got overly ripe bananas? Why not make some homemade Banana Muffins. This is my all-time favorite recipe. It bakes perfectly everytime.2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Saturday April 25, 2009
I know you'll enjoy this recipe. These Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are loaded with some wonderfully wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and dark chocolate, plus all of the zucchini, too.2009 ... Read More

Chocolate Peanut Brittle

Friday April 24, 2009
I would have never thought of putting cocoa into my peanut brittle until a friend made it for me. It was very good. More Peanut Brittle Recipes Ginny's Peanut BrittleChocolate Chip Peanut ... Read More

Attention Coffee Dessert Lovers - Starbucks Does It Again

Wednesday April 22, 2009
First there was the coffee that millions of people can't go a day without, then they came out with those ever-so-tasty chocolate bars, now you can get your coffee fix ... Read More

No-Bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies

Monday April 20, 2009
I knew I wanted to make No-Bake cookies for my daughter's church group. Since these were for kids, I didn't want a recipe with nuts or peanut butter in it. ... Read More

Happy Orthodox Easter

Saturday April 18, 2009
As my Greek mother-in-law will say to me today: "Christos Anesti," which means Christ Has Risen. Lucky me, I get to celebrate Easter twice. Once with the traditional ham and ... Read More

Galaktobouriko (gah-lak-tu-BOO-reeko)

Thursday April 16, 2009
A few years ago, we went to visit Louie (one of my husband's Greek cousins) and his family. Each time they have company, he makes Galaktobouriko for their guests. ... Read More

Kourambiethes (koo-rahm-bee-EH-thes)

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Yan3438 gave this Greek cookie recipe a 5 star rating. "I made these and they taste awesome!..." Thanks also to Lila for contributing this recipe. She said that "for Easter ... Read More

Greek Nut Cake - Amydgalopita

Monday April 13, 2009
This is such a special cake. I get rave reviews each and everytime I serve it. Besides the great flavor, I think it's the unusual texture people like. I just ... Read More

Fruit Salads For Easter Brunch

Saturday April 11, 2009
How could any Easter Brunch be complete without at least one of these Fruit Salads. Ambrosia Fruit SaladEaster Colored Marshmallow SaladMandarin Orange Salad, picturedPretzel SaladWatergate Fruit SaladPhoto © 2009 Carroll ... Read More

Today is the First Full Day of Passover

Thursday April 9, 2009
The challenge in making desserts during Passover is keeping Kosher. Part of doing that is the avoidance of flour (except matzo) and any foods that contain leavening agents, like yeast ... Read More

Riddle: What Kind of Cake Do You Get When You Cross a Bunny and Fruit?

Wednesday April 8, 2009
No, this is not one of those backwoods desserts. Easter just wouldn't be Easter without my mother's recipe for Tropical Carrot Cake. This recipe is so good that I've had houseguests ... Read More

Fun for the Whole Family - Dyeing Eggs

Tuesday April 7, 2009
Lost that recipe? Can't find the directions to the egg-dyeing kit? Here are the simple instructions for dyeing hard boiled eggs for Easter. Plus I've added a few extra fancy ... Read More

Why Sift?

Saturday April 4, 2009
I'll admit it, I don't sift my ingredients very often. I usually prefer to use a wire whisk to combine my dry ingredients. But... you have to be careful when ... Read More

Time to Make a Panoramic Egg

Thursday April 2, 2009
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

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