Desserts & Sweets without raisins dough cocoa shortening

It might seem strange to see the author of β€œthe healthy dessert blog” holding a book all about junk food. Contrary to what one might assume from reading[...]

. > (American / Metric measures) < . CITRUS with skin left on: . 4 regular Clementines (or 6 small) . 1 small lemon . DRY mix: . 2-3/4 cup (360g) ground[...]

I'm a little giddy. OK...a lot giddy. Macarons have been on my "must try someday" list for ages now. I first saw them in Martha's Baking Handbook and just[...]

My mom was one of those people who had a great group of girlfriends wherever we lived. There were always parties and get-togethers and celebrations. Her[...]

Brunch is a beautiful thing. You don't have to wake up early, and really, anything goes at brunch...spicy sausage & egg casseroles, bubbly mimosas, and[...]

Confession: Until yesterday, I had never eaten a Peep. We grew up in an all-chocolate-and-jelly-bean Easter basket family. {I love Easter.} So, fast-forward[...]

It's still November, so it's STILL pumpkin season, right? I've confessed my love for pumpkin already...let me share with you two of my favorite muffins. One[...]

* Please sing along to the tune of " It's My Party ." * Have you ever made yourself a birthday cake? After reading The Pastry Queen , I decided that this[...]

1-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp baking soda 1 tbsp coffee powder 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp Chocolate Hazelnut spread 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1[...]

1 & 1/2Cup: Whole Wheat Flour. 3/4th Cup: Sugar( i used a little lesser,since that was just right for me). 1 & 1/4th Tsp: Baking Powder. 1/4th Tsp:[...]

FOR THE CAKE: 3/4 stick butter , softened 1 scant cup sugar (I used 7/8 cup, which is 3/4 cup + 2 T.) 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]

1 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c. regular oats 1/3 c. granulated sugar 1/3 c. packed dark brown sugar 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg 1/4 c. chilled stick[...]

    For a shortcut to this impressive dessert, start with a purchased angel food     cake mix. Prepare according to package directions, adding the orange[...]

4 sqs. unsweetened chocolate 1/2 c. butter 1 c. water 2 c. cake flour , sifted 1 1/4 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 c. lowfat sour cream 2 c.[...]

6 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1/4 c. icing sugar 3/4 c. grnd blanched almonds 2 Tbsp. all purpose flour 1 whl egg , lightly, beaten     Galette 2 x Granny Smith[...]