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Mar 08 2008

Can Vegan Cookies Measure up to Other Cookies?

Published by Christine under Cookies, Vegan

Would you believe it if someone told you that it was possible to make delicious, mouth-watering, perfectly crisp and chewy cookies with no dairy and no eggs?  Believe it or not, it is possible to make vegan cookies!  What’s even better is that vegan cookies don’t skimp on the flavor or textures that make cookies [...]

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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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Dec 21 2007

Don’t Get Stuck in the Kitchen – Exchange Cookies Instead

Treat your friends to a taste of your baking skills this holiday season with a recipe that yields delicious cookies and lasting friendships. Host a cookie exchange party. These festive swaps offer a time-saving way to share an assortment of baked-from-scratch treats.
Just invite eight to 12 friends and ask them to bring six dozen of [...]

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Dec 21 2007

Lighter Holiday Baking with Palm Oil (w/Ginger Palm Cookies Recipe)

Holiday entertaining without some scrumptious baked goods would be like Santa sans beard. Is it any wonder that government studies show the average American packs on about two pounds – and some as much as seven - over the winter?
It makes sense to try to lighten your holiday meals and many Americans are doing just [...]

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Dec 20 2007

Tasty Tips for Last-minute Bakers (Gingersnap Cookies & Whole Wheat Caramel Lattes Recipes)

(ARA) - The holiday baking frenzy is in full swing. Get out your measuring cups and a mixing bowl — with a few helpful tips and these fool-proof recipes, your baking endeavors are sure to be a delicious success.
Award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal, owner of HotChocolate restaurant in Chicago, shares her favorite holiday recipe for [...]

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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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Sep 22 2007

Summer Trifle with Blue Grapes

(NC)-”Get the kids involved in preparing this easy dessert. The principle is simple: just alternate layers of cookies, fresh cheese mixture and fruits. A pleasure to make as well as enjoy!” ~ Hélène Laurendeau, TV host and nutritionist.
6 lady fingers 6
cookies
1 cup fresh cheese 250 mL
(quark cheese)
1/2 cup cream 15% 125 mL
2 tbsp honey 30 [...]

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Aug 30 2007

The World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Published by Jennifer under Cookies, Recipes - Desserts

This is a contest for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe on the planet.  Many people have tried to recreate this age old classic of gooey chocolate and scrumptious cookie but only a few have actually gotten it right.  Every single cookbook you look into will have a version of this popular American favorite.  A [...]

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Aug 04 2007

The Ever Versatile Sugar Cookie Recipe

Published by Jennifer under Cookies, Recipes - Desserts

Sugar cookies are versatile, easy to make and are perhaps the most popular cookie on the planet! The first sugar cookie recipe can be traced back to the mid 18th century and has gone through a number of transformations over the years. Snickerdoodles, a delectable variation of the sugar cookie, has hints of cinnamon and [...]

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