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1. To Roast Nuts: Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow pan coated lightly with butter, margarine, or oil. Roast in moderate oven, stirring...
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Those of us living in California, or other warm climates can still enjoy milk shakes and ice cream. And there are those of us who do enjoy these cold...
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This recipe is so fast and easy, you can teach your children to make it in just 5 minutes, and there's no hot oven to worry about . It makes a sweet...
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Walnuts and maple syrup are both in peak of season, and are a great flavor pairing. Local San Francisco chef Emily Luchetti, an authority on flavor...
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This baked pumpkin custard recipe is a smart take on classic pumpkin pie for those trying to save some calories, fat, or even eliminate gluten. Just...
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Walnuts -- Ingredient of the week Ten important things to know about walnuts 1. Unique among nuts, walnuts contain the highest amount of...
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1. When baking, use applesauce for half of the called-for shortening. The applesauce will help retain the moisture in baked goods, while reducing the...
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Pictured is a chocolate eclair, a French puff pastry, one of the first and easiest pastries taught to bakers and pastry chefs. A traditional eclair...
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It's easy to make ice cream, and unlike many recipes would have you believe, you do not need to use an ice cream maker or an ice cream machine. All...
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Whether you call this dessert zabaglione like the Italians, or sabayon like the French, it is the same classic dessert made with egg yolks and a sweet...
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- Easy, delicious nutty chocolate fudge recipe
- Hawaiian chocolate haupia pie recipe
- Formula 3 racing car powered by chocolate
- Chocolate -- Ingredient of the Week
- Secret recipe to the best chocolate chip cookies
- KAF guaranteed chocolate chip cookies
- Top 10 dessert trends for 2009
- Magic chocolate cookies transform into cake!
- "Chocolate Pilot" honored for WWII candy drops
- The Sweet Lure of Chocolate, SF Exploratorium Online Exhibit
- Ice cream recipe roundup
- Easy rum-raisin ice cream recipe (maker optional!)
- Easy espresso ice cream recipe (maker optional!)
- Easy vanilla ice cream recipe (maker optional!)
- Easy lavender honey ice cream recipe (maker optional!)
- Top 10 dessert trends for 2009
- Breyers ice cream goes with the wind (watch this cool video!)
- The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
- Julie & Julia by Julie Powell
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- My Life In France by Julia Child and Alex Prud'Homme
- The Patisseries of Paris by Jamie Cahill
- The Tenth's Muse: My Life In Food by Judith Jones
- Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
- A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes From My Kitchen by Molly Wizenberg
- How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman
- The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion by KAF
- Martha Stewart's Cookies by Martha Stewart
- Pastry by Michel Roux
- There's a Chef in my Soup by Emeril Lagasse
- The Way to Cook by Julia Child
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