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Joined: January 9th, 2010

Favorite cookbook: Cake Bible

Favorite recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake


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March 24th, 2010

Lemon Poppy Seed-Sour Cream Cake from Rose's Heavenly Cakes

This is Rose's signature cake ( and mine) made larger and more flavorful. This version adds sour cream to the recipe, that gives it a wonderful mouthfeel. It has a rich buttery flavor, perfumed with lemon... read more >


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Website: Martha Stewart

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These crepes are good for brunch, dessert or even an appetizer. They are easy to make and naturally gluten-free. Honey is mixed with the ricotta and also drizzled on top.

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Louisiana Real and Rustic

By Emeril Lagasse
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1996

15th January 2010

Shrimp and Ham Jambalaya

This is a very easy recipe with all the flavors of Louisiana. You can adjust the amount of spices to suit your taste. I make the jambalaya with andouille, a spicy sausage, but is delicious with the ham.

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The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook

By King Arthur Flour
Countryman Press - 2003

31st January 2010

Almond Stollen

I looked at many recipes before I found this one. My family likes stollen with an almond paste filling, this one is excellent. I have made this recipe twice and it came out better than any store bought stollen. It takes quite a bit of time to make, but it yields three loaves that you can freeze or give away.

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31st January 2010

Portable Pizza

I made this for a Super Bowl Party. It is a two crust pizza pie with a filling of your choice. I used a spinach,ricotta and parmesan filling. Delicious.

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This is my go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I have tried many recipes,but this one yields a cookie my family loves, soft and chewy.

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Website: King Arthur Flour

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28th February 2010

Chocolate Decadence Minis

These little molten chocolate cakes are cute and delicious. Easy to make, but I had some trouble getting them out of the pan. The chocolate pieces that you put in the middle, stuck to the bottom of the pan. Next time I will try a nonstick pan.
This recipe makes 32 mini cakes, but they freeze beautifully. Reheat for a few seconds in the microwave.

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Website: King Arthur Flour

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This bread is typically made in South America, and because they are made with tapioca starch the buns are gluten-free. They have a nice flavor from parmesan cheese and garlic. Good with soup or a snack. Reheats quickly in the microwave.

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How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques

By Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company - 2001

1st February 2010

Beer-Can Chicken

This recipe is more about technique, than ingredients. I used a lemon-lime soda can instead of the beer. The chicken was delicious, very moist and tender.

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How to Bake: Complete Guide to Perfect Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Tarts, Breads, Pizzas, Muffins,

By Nick Malgieri
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1995

13th January 2010

Blueberry Lattice Pie

This is a great recipe for blueberry pie. I make it every summer when the blueberries are in season, sometimes I add some blackberries when they look good in the farmers market. I use the recipe for the sweet dough on page 149. I always get raves.

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14th January 2010 (edited: 14th January 2010)

Blueberry muffins

If you want to give your family a treat, make these muffins. They are moist and delicious. They are the best blueberry muffins.

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The Hay Day Country Market Cookbook

By Kim Rizk
Workman Publishing Company - 1998

1st February 2010

B.L.T. Pasta Salad

Everyone loves B.L.T.'s, so what a great idea to put those flavors in a pasta salad. Try varying the pasta shapes. This salad is light and flavorful.

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Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook

By Zoe Coulson
Hearst Books - 1980

15th January 2010

Chilled Cucumber Soup

This is a nice soup on a hot summer's day. It is very easy to prepare and can be made the day before. Refreshing and light.

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15th January 2010

Cheese Spinach Sausage Pie

Good for a party or to bring to a potluck dinner. Easy to prepare and can made the day before. The pie can be served warm or at room temperature. It is delicious too.

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17th January 2010

Hot Mushroom Turnover

I have been making these appetizers for years, they are great. They take a little bit of work but you can make them ahead and freeze them. First you have to make the cream cheese pastry and then chill 1 hour. Next the filling. Roll out the pastry,cut out rounds, fill and seal. If you bake them frozen, add to baking time, till they are golden brown.

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25th January 2010

Bagna Cauda

This is a simple dip to make. It's creamy, but not thick. It's buttery, garlicky and has lots of anchovies. Serve with crisp vegetables.

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25th January 2010

Welsh Rabbit with Beer

There's not rabbit in this recipe, just melted cheese over bread with a kick. YUM!

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Very simple chicken dish. Mix up a sauce, pour over chicken and bake. Add artichokes, bake a little longer and serve.

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25th January 2010 (edited: 25th January 2010)

Sachertorte

This cake is one of the most famous Viennese culinary specialties. It's a chocolate genoise cake with apricot jam. Top with a chocolate glaze and its done.

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26th January 2010

Lane Cake

This is a very rich cake. It is a white cake that has four layers filled with nuts and fruit, and a cooked meringue frosting. the cake a bit of time to make but it's sweet and delicious.

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26th January 2010

Sparkling Strawberry Punch

Great punch for an afternoon party on a hot summer's day. Strawberries in rose' wine, lemonade and club soda make a light and refreshing punch.

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26th January 2010

Wiener Schnitzel

A strange name for breaded veal cutlets, fried in butter and garnished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

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Website: The Food Network

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The filling is easy to make, but preparing the pepperoncini and pipping the mixture into each one is tedious. They are worth the trouble, but only if you have the time and patience.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010 (edited: 29th January 2010)

White Bean Dip

Simple, easy, healthful and delicious.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010

Artichoke Pesto Torta

Another good recipe if you love artichokes. Moderately easy to make. It's layers of artichoke pesto and cream cheese formed into a tort. Serve with bread or crackers.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010

Pecan stuffed Dates

Stuff each date with a pecan, wrap with bacon and bake. Easy and delicious.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010

Tuscan Mushrooms

Very good and easy vegetarian stuffed mushroom.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010

Sweet Chicken Bacon Wraps

These little morsels of chicken disappeared quickly. They are delicious, slightly sweet and slightly spicy.

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Website: The Food Network

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29th January 2010

Sesame Chicken Satay

Who doesn't like chicken satay. This is a simple version that is very tasty.

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Website: The Food Network

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30th January 2010

Butternut Squash Soup

Very simple recipe, what makes it special is the freshly grated ginger. I gives it some spice and some heat.

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Website: The Food Network

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30th January 2010

Cheddar Potato Soup

I reduced the cheddar from 8 ounces to 6 ounces and it's still a very rich soup. I also substituted baked potatoes for the mashed potatoes. All in all a very good soup.

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Website: The Food Network

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Brown sugar,maple syrup and butter, it could only be good. Simple to make and delicious.

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Website: The Food Network

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A quick, simple and delicious way to prepare bok choy.

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30th January 2010

Artichoke Gratinata

A very flavorful preparation for frozen artichokes. I have made it several times and it is always a crowd pleaser.

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Website: The Food Network

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30th January 2010

Red Snapper Livornese

Quick, easy and tasty preparation for red snapper or any kind of white fish fillet.

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Website: The Food Network

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This is a great pasta for a hot summer's night. Only the pasta is cooked, everything else is fresh and light.

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Website: The Food Network

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30th January 2010

Spinach Parmesan Balls

This is a simple appetizer to make, but forming the 30 to 40 balls of spinach takes time and patience. The only ingredient that I didn't like was the margarine,but when this recipe aired on TV they said it didn't work well with butter. The recipe is still worth making.

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Website: The Food Network

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3rd February 2010

Flower Cupcakes

I made these cupcakes for my daughter's wedding shower. The cupcake mixture contains sour cream to make them moist and delicious. There is also a cream cheese frosting that goes beautifully with them.

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Website: The Food Network

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3rd February 2010

Apple Cake Tatin

It's an apple tatin with cake instead of pastry. Apples with caramel atop a layer of moist cake. Really good.

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Website: The Food Network

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3rd February 2010

Irish Soda Bread

This recipe is courtesy of a Jesuit priest. The is delicious and easy to make. It has raisins and the wonderful flavor of caraway seeds.

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Website: The Food Network

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3rd February 2010 (edited: 3rd February 2010)

Stuffed Turkey Burgers

These burgers are stuffed with roasted red peppers and mozzarella. Healthy and delicious.

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Website: The Food Network

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4th February 2010

Sparkling Sangria

East to put together. Light and refreshing

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4th February 2010

Chocolate Truffles

Very easy to make, and an impressive ending to your next dinner party.

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4th February 2010

Pastura

This dough is made with over a cup of honey,and it has a filling of chocolate, cream and almonds. It's a very sticky dough, so it must be rolled between two pieces of wax paper. But it's worth the effort, the cookies are great.

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Website: The Food Network

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4th February 2010

Chicken Pot Pie

This is one of my favorites, the chicken is moist and tender and the sauce is smooth and silky. I don't like peas so I substituted green beans and corn. I make extra and freeze them, then I can have them anytime.

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Very tasty and quick to put together. I changed a few things,added red pepper flakes and put it together in the serving bowl instead of the pan. Added the breadcrumbs last,so they stayed crispy. This dish is all about the olives, so you must like them.

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19th March 2010

Herbed White Soda Bread

This recipe is from famed Irish cooking school teacher, Darina Allen. Simple to make and has a great fresh flavor from the herbs, rosemary, sage, thyme, chives, and parsley.



























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Website: Epicurious

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Very simple, easy, different and delicious.

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Dessert Circus: Extraordinary Desserts You Can Make At Home (Pbs Series)

By Jacques Torres
William Morrow Cookbooks - 1998

17th February 2010

Chocolate Cornflakes

You wouldn't think that cornflakes could be so great, but when they are covered with chocolate they are fantastic.

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Website: Cooks Illustrated

www.cooksillustrated.com
 

7th February 2010

Almost No-Knead Bread

The recipe has been tweaked a bit, from the original no-knead recipe. The dough is not as wet as the original, needs some kneading and it replaces some of the water with a mild-flavored lager. It is an easy recipe that produces a great bread.

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Website: Cooks Illustrated

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7th February 2010 (edited: 7th February 2010)

Foolproof Pie Dough

This pie dough is different in technique and that half the water is replaced by vodka. The dough is wetter and easier to roll out.The vodka vaporizes in the oven and using less water makes the dough more tender. Great recipe, I use it for all my pies and tarts.

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