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Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake … a conspirator theory
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” Jim Davis Have a question … CAN YOU CONSPIRE WITH ZUCCHINI? Are you like me, terrified of the mere thought of being discovered sneaking shredded greens into chocolate cake? Elle’s New England Kitchen post made me conspire. Some time back she made this Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread, swore her elder 2 into silence, & fed the cake to the other 2. No-one noticed anything amiss, zucchini was far from their minds. Mental note made when I read her post, ‘this I had to make’; though I was very underconfident, & had some extra conspiring…
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BOOSCOTTI….BISCOTTI FOR HALLOWEEN!
“Eat, drink and be scary” Author Unknown or Delicious every ‘witch’ way!! Biscotti is on my list of things to try often & it’s something I achieve regularly. The more variety, the merrier. Browsing TWD blogs last week landed me at Gretchen’s blog @ Canela & Camino, where she was playing host to the weeks’ Tuesdays With Dorie. I have now decided to blog hop & try recipes at my own pace rather than join up with more groups because it stresses me out. I find deadlines taking a bit of the fun away sometimes, in addition to the sugar overdose the family is getting. Also, sonny boy has got…
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MOCHA WALNUT CHOC-CHIP MUFFINS…GREEDY GOODNESS!!
“I believe the world to be a muffin pan, and there certainly are a lot of muffins here.” Aaron Funk Mocha Walnut Chocolate-chip Muffins… When I read about theSnackshots #3 event hosted by Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet , I was thrilled. Opportunity to try these mocha muffins I had bookmarked long ago, & soon. Michelle asks “What’s the difference between a muffin and cupcake? …A muffin contains less sugar and doesn’t have icing on top, in other words it’s healthier. ” My choice of muffin is deep, dark, decadent & chocolaty; the flavours enhanced with the addition of coffee. Am still trying to place the source on the net; I…
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CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings!
CAKES & DESSERTS…Sweet somethings! * ALMOND APPLE CAKE from Dragon’s Kitchen* ALMOND MERINGUES TOPPED WITH APRICOTS* And another STRAWBERRY SWISS ROLL with piping on top* APPLE & BLACK GRAPE BANDE AUX FRUIT* APPLE & WALNUT BROWN BUTTER TARTLETS* APPLE CRISP…HELENE’S* APPLE CRUMBLE…with butter* APPLE SPICE CAKE by Dorothy Mae Brown* APPLE SPICED CAKE …Autumn Warmth* APRICOT & CHERRY MINI CRUMBLES* ARMENIAN NUTMEG CAKE* BAKEWELL TARTS…with the Daring Bakers* BLACK FOREST GAUTEAU* BLONDIES…with walnuts & chocolate chips* BROWN SUGAR PLUM CAKES … Dorie Greenspan* CARAMEL CAKE WITH CARAMELIZED BUTTER FROSTING…DB challenge* CARDAMOM-SPICED CAKE* CHEESECAKE POPS…DB challenge* CHOCOLATE & STRAWBERRY MASCARPONE CAKE* CHOCOLATE ALMOND ORANGE DESSERT CAKE* CHOCOLATE BUCKWHEAT FRESH LIME CURD…
