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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog May 2009 Archive

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

Making Quick Breads

Saturday May 30, 2009
Quick bread is so named because it is "quick" to make, as there is no time spent waiting for the dough to rise. Even though Quick Bread is fairly easy ... Read More

Brownie Cookies

Thursday May 28, 2009
It's that time of year once again. My daughter needed something for a end-of-year school party. Instead of making regular Brownies, I wanted to make something different. These Brownie Cookies ... Read More

Pie Cookies

Tuesday May 26, 2009
I finally found a recipe that's similar to the Pie Cookies they make at Zehnders in Frankenmuth, MI. This way you can eat a piece of pie on the go ... Read More

Today is Memorial Day

Monday May 25, 2009
Today's the day we celebrate our armed forces. Where I live we'll do that by getting up really early to get our place in a line of patriotically-decorated golf carts. ... Read More

Simple Memorial Day Dessert

Saturday May 23, 2009
Just grab some strawberries and blueberries at the store or the local farm stand. You could, of course, buy some ice cream. It would be better if you made your ... Read More

Orange Poppy Seed Muffins

Friday May 22, 2009
There's just nothing like the aroma of muffins coming out of the oven first thing in the morning. I just know you'll enjoy this recipe for Orange Poppy Seed Muffins.Want ... Read More

Peanut Butter Cookie Bites

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Just the other day, I wanted to bake something sweet. It had to be something quick, and not too big. I rediscovered this recipe for Peanut Butter Cookie Bites. I ... Read More

Looking for a Butter Substitute?

Tuesday May 19, 2009
These days many of you may be switching from real butter to margarine in your dessert recipes. For medical reasons, there are those of you who may need to watch ... Read More

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Saturday May 16, 2009
When I made these my husband said he'd like them better if there wasn't so much chocolate in them. Really! Is there such a thing as too much chocolate? How ... Read More

Benne Wafers a.k.a. Sesame Cookies

Friday May 15, 2009
Once a week during the warm weather months, we eat that Oriental cabbage salad that just everyone makes. You know the one with the ramen noodles, almonds, sesame seeds and ... Read More

Fruit Cocktail Dessert Recipe

Thursday May 14, 2009
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

Making Buttercream Frosting

Tuesday May 12, 2009
Here is another set of step-by-step photo instructions. This time the photos show you how to Making Buttercream Frosting. Recipes and More: Buttercream 1Chocolate ButtercreamMore Frosting and Icing RecipesFhoto Instructions for Frosting ... Read More

Happy Mother's Day

Sunday May 10, 2009
Today, I am reminded of my mother's and, coincidently, my mother-in-law's favorite dessert: Pecan Pie. In fact, it is the only dessert I can count on my mother-in-law eating.What ... Read More

Make This Today for Mother's Day Tomorrow

Saturday May 9, 2009
As a mother, I can tell you there's just nothing sweeter than to have your little ones bring you breakfast in bed. This recipe for Fruited French Toast is just ... Read More

Boiled Peanuts

Thursday May 7, 2009
I have fond memories of traveling by car with Mother and Dad. A roadtrip didn't go by without stopping at a roadside stand to buy warm boiled peanuts. To keep ... Read More

Mother's Peanut Butter Fudge

Wednesday May 6, 2009
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. Here are some ... Read More

Celebrate - It's Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday May 5, 2009
Even before I ever heard of the Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) celebrations, I've always craved Mexican food this time of year. I guess it's the warm weather that causes ... Read More

Basic Bread Pudding

Saturday May 2, 2009
It's amazing such simple ingredients can made such a rich dessert. Thanks to Aileen F. for sharing her recipe for Basic Bread Pudding.Serve your Basic Bread Pudding with:Hard SauceCaramel Rum ... Read More

Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake

Friday May 1, 2009
It doesn't matter if you call this cake a Strawberry Jelly Roll or a Strawberry Roulade, it still tastes really good. Plus, it's pretty, too. Recipes: Strawberry Jelly Roll CakePumpkin Roll CakeJelly ... Read More

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