Desserts

The Perfect Cookie to take Skiing

February 11, 2011
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If you haven’t made it up to the mountains this year you still have lots of time to go. The snow conditions are great and there is nothing better than spending a day on the slopes. Our whole family loves to ski and it is always so much fun to be outdoors enjoying the beauty […]

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The Ultimate Browned-Butter Cocoa Walnut Brownies

February 4, 2011

As soon as my son laid eyes on the cover picture of this February’s Bon Appétit magazine it was clear to him that the featured cocoa brownies with browned butter and walnuts had to be baked and eaten as soon as possible. Even I had to admit that they looked very irresistible (and I am […]

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Tracy’s Cupcake Party

January 30, 2011
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  My friend Tracy has been hosting a cupcake competition for “Best Taste” and “Most Original Theme” for many years. This year was the first time I participated and I have to tell you, that I was blown away by the design and artistry of her competing baker friends. Guest judge was Desiree Kelly the […]

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Nutty Kahlua Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 25, 2011
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It is really not my intention to spoil any of your new year’s resolutions, really not. I think we all try to eat a little healthier to get rid of a few pounds accumulated over the holidays. I know, my mirror knows and so does my scale. Personally, I don’t believe in depriving yourself of […]

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"Amerikaner/ Americans" or "The Girls are Baking"

January 12, 2011
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My daughter and her friend treated us with these delightful baked goodies one day during Christmas vacation. “Amerikaner” is a very common black and white cookie in Germany. They are available at most bakeries and I haven’t met a child yet, that didn’t love to eat “Amerikaner”. They have a very light vanilla flavored […]

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Orange Flavored New York Style Cheesecake

January 9, 2011
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Do you like to go shopping? I have to admit that I really enjoy it. Especially when I run into somebody helpful and pleasant like Kathleen. While shopping for my ingredients to bake a cheese cake way back in September I met Kathleen at the refrigerated section at the supermarket while she was loading up […]

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Eggnog Panettone Bread Pudding

December 26, 2010

  What to do with your leftover Panettone? I used mine in an eggnog flavored bread pudding and voila, Brunch was ready! The nutmeg flavored eggnog bread pudding is cooked in muffin tins in a water bath in the oven. The individual servings make for a very nice presentation. The bread pudding may be served […]

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Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake

December 12, 2010

  This is the third Holiday Season I have been baking this extraordinary tasting Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake for my family and friends. It contains fresh cranberries and almonds, but the real difference compared to your ordinary holiday cake is the spice combination. Along with cinnamon and ginger it features Chinese five-spice powder. Chinese five-spice […]

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Coconut-Orange Snowballs

December 8, 2010

  Baked many times during every Christmas season these Coconut-Orange Snowballs are an all time favorite at our house. Crunchy toasted coconut flakes are added to the orange flavored dough. The baked Coconut-Orange Cookie is then rolled in a cloud of powdered sugar resulting in a snowball-like delight. Makes 35 cookies. Ingredients: * 1 1/4 […]

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