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Mar 07 2008

A Delightful Vegan Cookie Recipe

Baking is as much a way of life as it is stress therapy. At the same time veganism is a lifestyle and a philosophy. Going vegan means that you are being conscious of being in harmony with nature, and the daily changes which is flowing and occurring with them
Just because you’re a vegan does not [...]

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Feb 05 2008

Homemade Finesse: The Finest Valentine’s Day Gift

Recipes below article!
In the name of love, romantics and loved ones alike will partake in the annual tradition of exchanging flowers, candy and gifts, come Feb. 14. While the majority of Valentine’s Day romantics will offer loved ones the usual material wares, most will overlook a few simple things that will really impress their valentine [...]

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Dec 13 2007

Make Merry with Chocolate this Holiday Season (Chocolate Cookie Recipe Included)

(ARA) – The holiday season is a special time for family and friends to gather, and home-baked desserts have always had a place at the table. According to a Baker’s Joy Homemade Holiday survey, more than 75 percent of Americans are planning to bake more this year compared to years past.
But before you break out [...]

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Dec 13 2007

Devil’s Food Cake

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup Fancy Molasses
3 squares bitter chocolate
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted enriched flour
3/4 cup sour milk
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add baking soda, salt and vanilla. Mix in molasses and melted chocolate. Beat in eggs. Blend in flour alternately with sour milk. Bake at [...]

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Dec 12 2007

Top Five Holiday Baking Tips (Chocolate Splenda Truffles Recipe Included)

Enjoying the warmth of the kitchen and the aromas of holiday cooking are some of the most cherished holiday moments of the season. Before receiving guests and family at your holiday dinner table, pull out your recipe books and add the following holiday baking tips and an easy chocolate truffle recipe to your repertoire. You’ll [...]

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Oct 22 2007

Kids love this moist cake and pudding combo! Chocolate Pudding Chip Cupcakes

(NC)-You’ll get an ‘A’ when you include one of these delicious cupcakes in your child’s lunchbox. (And they’re easier to make than you think!)
1 1/2 cups Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 375 mL
1 cup packed light brown sugar 250 mL
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 125 mL
1 1/4 tsp baking soda 6 mL
Pinch salt Pinch
1 [...]

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Aug 31 2007

A Chocolate Cake Recipe for Every Taste and Need

For many people, when you ask them what their favorite cake flavor is, the answer is likely to be chocolate. In fact, some people love chocolate so much that they would probably worship at an altar to ensure a steady supply! So how do you decide which chocolate cake recipe you will bake for that [...]

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Aug 01 2007

Chocolate Ice Cream

There are many fine chocolate ice creams available at specialty stores and elsewhere today. But nothing compares to the thrill and great taste of making your own. Here are a couple of ways to do just that.
Cooked
You’ll need:
4 oz of unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 cups of heavy cream
2 cups of evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 1/4 cups of [...]

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Jul 22 2007

Chocolate Fudge, A Thousand Ways

Ok, we confess. There isn’t any way to list a thousand recipes for chocolate fudge in so small a space. So, a couple of the outstanding ones will do for now. German chocolate fudge is one of the best by most accounts, and for good reason. Simple to make and a big crowd pleaser. You’ll [...]

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Jul 20 2007

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse is a favorite dessert at many fine dining party. It’s similar to pudding but has a richer, more chocolate-drenched flavor.
Fortunately, it’s very easy to make and you can prepare it well in advance so you can concentrate on other aspects of the meal.
You’ll need:
4 1/2 oz of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
1 cup of [...]

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Jun 21 2007

Kick Off Summer with Recipes that Symbolize the Season

Planning to entertain this summer? If so, you’ll need some quick and easy recipes sure to wow the crowds? You can’t go wrong by incorporating fruits of the season into your recipes, and you’d better act fast if you want to enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the year.
California Bing cherries are plentiful [...]

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