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Happy Independence Day!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:57:47 +0000

Looking for a few more dessert ideas for that perfect ending of a great day of 4th of July celebrating? Here are just a few more.

A special thanks to the all of the men and women who made it, and those who still make it, possible for us to be able to celebrate our independence. Have a great holiday and enjoy some of these recipes.

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Limoncé Blueberry Semifreddo

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:04:30 +0000

Looking for an unusual 4th of July dessert? One that is cool and creamy with a refreshing flavor? Well, the recipe for Limoncé Blueberry Semifreddo is just what you need. It's a frozen treat made with Limoncé Limoncello, a lemon-flavored liqueur.

Leftover Desserts

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:30:13 +0000

It was a big party day yesterday. You made a couple of great desserts, just in case. What do you do with the leftovers? Luckily, you've got a potluck dinner to attend. You don't want to make something new, but you don't want to show-up with a half cut-up cake. Follow this simple tip and you can bring dessert, but not have to make anything new.

Perform Miracles With a Cake Mix

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:36:51 +0000

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 a cake mix that makes all of the difference. No one will ever know you used a mix with these tips.

Cake Mix Magic

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Refreshing Lemon Bar Cookies

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:47:39 +0000

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 have my iced tea with a lemon and I tend to crave lemon-flavored desserts like this recipe for Lemon Snowbars. They are one of my favorite bar cookies. They're kind-of famous too. Nancy Drew uses them to capture criminals in this 'tween DVD favorite.

More with Lemons
Cleaning Uses for Lemons
Other Uses for Lemons
Nutritional Values of a Lemon
Free L - Lemon Cross Stitch Pattern

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Favorite Cookie Recipes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:33:12 +0000

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 easy coming-up with this list, but it was hard ranking them. I hope you enjoy this list of my Top Ten All-Time Favorite Cookies.

I'm always looking for a new "favorite". Please share yours.

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Chocolate Chips! - A Delicious Mistake

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:53:57 +0000

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 chips:
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Golden Treasure Cookies
Peanut Brittle
Espresso Shortbread
Forgotton Cookies

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Happy Father's Day!

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:12:19 +0000

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 made for me were:
Crepes
Dilly Bread
Lefse
Oatmeal Bread
Biscuits
Honey Butter to go with the biscuits, of course

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Strawberry Shortcake Video

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:35:42 +0000

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 your strawberries, check out this recipe.

Dessert Making Video - Chocolate Bundt Cake

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:55:48 +0000

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 Fudge, pictured
Cinnamon Bundt Cake
Bacardi Rum Cake
7-UP Pound Cake
Baking with Bundt Cake Pans

The Complete About.com Food and Drink Video Library

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