Monthly Archives: April 2009
Cappuccino Brownies
I first made these brownies around Christmastime my junior year in college. While they didn’t secure a boyfriend, they certainly helped me make many friends! There are three layers to this brownie–a brownie base, a coffee-with-cream middle, and a chocolate … Continue reading
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Surprise Muffins
When I was in elementary school learning how to bake, after my chocolate chip cookies fiasco, this was the first recipe that I mastered. I think I got this recipe from a Better Crocker’s Kids Cookbook, and I loved looking at all … Continue reading
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Perfect Pie Pastry
My grandmother, Viva, makes all her pies from scratch, even the dough. This is her favorite recipe. She likes her pie crust thin, but you can make it a little thicker, depending on whether or not you want a thick, … Continue reading
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All the Tricks to Make Perfect Cookies
My mom cut out this article from The Oregonian (article by Linda Faus and Danielle Centoni, notes in parenthesis by me) some years back. It is a very helpful article for insuring good, delicious cookies. Too many recipes simply instruct … Continue reading
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