Only a few months ago did I realize the joys of parchment paper. I grew up making sugar cookies at Christmastime in the shape of Christmas trees, bells, boots and santas, but my mom never used parchment paper, just rolled the cookie dough right on the table with flour. Now, as a non-dairy [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Dessert'
Sugar Cookies + Parchment Paper = Success
November 18th, 2007 · 2 Comments · Dairy-free, Dessert, Recipe
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have your cake and eat it too!
November 15th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Dessert
Boy oh boy, what a treat! My eyes lit up when I saw this- cake typography!? I wish I had thought of this before, too many birthday’s have come and gone without my name spelled out in cake! So ok, I’ll get to the point- this isn’t really cake, it’s actually a CD cover I [...]
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Kolache: Slovak Pastry
November 13th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Dessert
Kolache means cookies in Slovak. (Kolache, also spelled kolace, kolach, or kolacky, plural is koláče). A traditional Slovak pastry, served at Christmastime or other special occasions, these koláče were made from scratch by my first-generation Slovakian grandmother. The rich, moist apricot filled pastry is baked as a squat loaf, then served sliced sprinkled with powdered [...]
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pot pie: photo looks like dog food, food tastes like food
November 12th, 2007 · No Comments · Dessert, Dinner, Food
It’s pie night here at our house.
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sunday dinner: caesar salad, fries, apple strudel
November 11th, 2007 · No Comments · Dessert, Dinner, Food, Recipe
If I have it my way, weekends revolve around food — where to eat, what to shop for, what to make. I always say that I’d make a happy fat person. And with this dinner, you’ll see why. I wish I could find my camera. The phone just doesn’t do it justice.
caesar dressing: put this [...]
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
November 4th, 2007 · No Comments · Dairy-free, Dessert, Recipe
As a non-dairy eater, I adapt many dessert recipes to switch milk and butter for dairy-less alternatives. This recipe can be made using regular cow’s milk ingredients or alternative milk versions, both options are indicated below. The non-dairy version is a big hit with everyone — the consistency and flavor of the bread are [...]
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