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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog June 2009 Archive

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

Perform Miracles With a Cake Mix

Monday June 29, 2009
With today's very busy lifestyles, not everyone has time to make a cake from scratch. I find myself using more cake mixes, and why not? It's what you do with ... Read More

Refreshing Lemon Bar Cookies

Friday June 26, 2009
I know that lemons are a winter crop here in the United States, but I seem to crave them more in the summer. They're cool and refreshing. I have to ... Read More

Favorite Cookie Recipes

Wednesday June 24, 2009
You know there are just some cookies that you tend to make over and over again. Here are ten cookie recipes I like to make again and again. It was ... Read More

Chocolate Chips! - A Delicious Mistake

Monday June 22, 2009
Ever wanted to know how chocolate chips came about? You can read all about Ruth Wakefield and her delicious mistake in this article. Just a few recipes that use chocolate ... Read More

Happy Father's Day!

Sunday June 21, 2009
Even though Dad's been gone for almost nine years, I still have lovely memories of him making loaves of Julekake, Norwegian bread, just for me. Some of the other foods he ... Read More

Strawberry Shortcake Video

Saturday June 20, 2009
Learn how to make perfect strawberry shortcake, including tips for cutting strawberries and making homemade whipped cream in this video. If you want to make your own shortcake to go with ... Read More

Dessert Making Video - Chocolate Bundt Cake

Thursday June 18, 2009
Here's another dessert-making video. You may not recognize the person doing the video, but I know you'll like the Chocolate Bundt Cake they make. More About Bundt Cakes and Recipes: Tunnel of ... Read More

Video - How to Make Banana Bread

Wednesday June 17, 2009
If you're more of a visual person, a cooking video is for you. I think you'll enjoy this video showing How to Make Banana Bread.My Favorite Banana Bread Recipes:Made in ... Read More

Hush Puppies a.k.a. Hushpuppies

Monday June 15, 2009
Did you know that Hushpuppies are considered a quick bread? Other breads typically require kneading and/or rising. The ingredients for quick breads are combined and then baked. Or in this ... Read More

Watched Any Good Videos Lately?

Saturday June 13, 2009
I don't know if you realize it or not, but there are over 500 Food and Drink Videos on About.com.Here are a few of the cookie making videos you'll find:Chocolate ... Read More

For Father's Day - Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Thursday June 11, 2009
For my father-in-law, a meal just isn't a meal if it's not followed by dessert. He doesn't look like a man that eats dessert every day does he? Well, even ... Read More

Get Ready for Father's Day

Wednesday June 10, 2009
If you're looking for a gift for Father's Day, how about a movie? Either buy him one or at least be available to watch one with him. My favorite movie ... Read More

Cheesecake Making Photos

Monday June 8, 2009
Afraid to make a cheesecake? Worried it won't come out right? Your fears are over. Just follow these simple step-by-step photos and you can make a great cheesecake. Cheesecake Recipes Chocolate Cheesecake, ... Read More

Chocolate Mint Cheesecake

Saturday June 6, 2009
This recipe for Chocolate Mint Cheesecake is made with Thin Mints, a very popular Girl Scout Cookie.Complete List of Girl Scout CookiesMore Recipes Using Girl Scout Cookies 2009 Photo by Carroll ... Read More

The Cheesecake Purist

Friday June 5, 2009
While I was getting ready to make a cheesecake the other night, my daughter had just finished baking a cookie pizza. As I was removing it from the oven, the ... Read More

New York-Style Cheesecake

Thursday June 4, 2009
I think what people like about this recipe is that it isn't overly sweet. Sour cream is the ingredient that retards some of the sweetness in this New York-Style Cheesecake.. ... Read More

Sweet, Salty and Spicy Treats

Tuesday June 2, 2009
The first time I ever had this Sweet, Salty and Spicy Treat was at friend's son's graduation party. It's a traditional snack in their family. Really, who would have ever ... Read More

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