Creme Caramel

May 25, 2009.   Categories Custards, Desserts.

Creme Caramel

My Best Creme Caramel – by Robert Zupperoli A reader posted this on my “family and friends favorites” page.  I haven’t tried it, but it sounds very good.  If you try the recipe, please give me your feedback or any related tips. in his own words . . . This is easy and a definite crowd-pleaser . . . preheat oven to 350 Five Jumbo Egg Yolks Four Jumbo Eggs Three & 3/4 cups of Whole Milk 3/4 cup...

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Zoe Bakes… The Ultimate Carrot Cake

April 27, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Zoe Bakes… The Ultimate Carrot Cake

Zoe Bakes … The Ultimate Carrot Cake Photo and Recipe Link Posted with Permission by: www.zoebakes.com I have always believed that in life, there are cooks and there are bakers.  I love to cook and I must admit, baking has always intimidated me.  So when I come across someone who is truly a master baker and creative artist… I admire that talent.  Zoe Francois is one to admire.  She has a simply wonderful blog...

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Coconut Cream Banana Mango Muffins

April 4, 2009.   Categories Desserts, Tropical.

Coconut Cream Banana Mango Muffins

Coconut Cream Banana Mango Muffins Recipe and photos reprinted with permission: Sue Doeden’s All About Food Blog http://www.areavoices.com/sdoeden/ One of the best things about blogging is meeting other talented bloggers through social networking sites.  There are some terrific blogs out there and the more we can acknowledge great recipes and creativity by re-posting, the more we will support visiting traffic to blogs.  Sue...

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Tropical Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread

March 8, 2009.   Categories Banana and Nut Breads, Desserts, Tropical.

Tropical Pineapple Coconut Banana Bread

Tropical Coconut Banana Bread Ingredients: 1 stick of butter, melted and cooled 1/3 cup organic cane sugar 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups white flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 5 very ripe bananas, coarsely mashed 6 oz. canned crushed pineapple, drain liquid 5 oz. canned cream of coconut (not coconut milk – however I have used coconut milk when I couldn’t find cream of coconut...

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Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

March 8, 2009.   Categories Banana and Nut Breads, Desserts.

Macadamia Nut Banana Bread

Macadamia Nut Banana Bread What is better than homemade banana bread?  The whole house smells fantastic as it’s baking and it’s one of the most simple things to make.  This recipe is very basic.  I just modified a little of this… and a little of that… and received rave reviews from my husband and 4 year old son, Wyatt.  To me macadamia nuts compliment the tropical origins of bananas more than...

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Spiced Pear Banana Bread

March 8, 2009.   Categories Banana and Nut Breads, Desserts.

Spiced Pear Banana Bread

Spiced Pear Banana Bread The pears add a really nice flavor to this spiced banana bread recipe. For best results use soft pears! PREP TIME: 20 Min COOK TIME: 1 Hr 20 Min READY IN: 1 Hr 40 Min SERVINGS: 12 INGREDIENTS 2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 mashed bananas 2 mashed pears (peeled or use canned pears) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup...

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