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Cupcakes: From the Cake Mix Doctor

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 4 May 2012 17:07:00 -0700

The cupcake is America’s darling. It’s celebrated in upscale bakeries, on Sex in the City, on the cover of Gourmet, and in thou-sands of classrooms—where every day, it seems, a parent has sent in a batch for the kids to share. The very word conjures up whimsy, coziness, pleasure, nostalgia. Not to mention the fact that their diminutive size means you can eat a lot of them.

Once upon a time, a family had only two recipes for cupcakes—chocolate and vanilla. Not anymore. Now Anne Byrn brings them to the next level. And who better? Recognized as the master of cake-mix baking, Anne is the author of The Cake Mix Doctor and Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor, which have a total of over 1.8 million copies in print. In Cupcakes she offers 135 tempting recipes for children and grown-ups, for special days and everyday, lunch bags, holiday festivities, and an unexpected dinner party dessert.

I love to bake, and appreciate the convenience a mix can offer....but have never liked their flat and artificial taste. Scratch baking is great, but is a lengthy process with an even lengthier ingredient list! This book combines the best of both worlds - a mix with a few added ingredients that result in a moist flavorful cupcake. New bakers will benefit from the "keep on hand lists" and "tips for success" while more experienced bakers will enjoy experimenting with different cake / frosting combo's.

Their are great frostings in the book - all are from scratch, all are easy, and all will insure that no one knows or cares the cakes started with a mix! philly cream cheese cake recipes

This is a great collection of cupcake (and also muffin) recipes, with some really good ideas on how to turn out fantastic cupcakes. The tips and hints throughout the book are also really helpful, for instance offering ideas on what can and can't be substituted in the recipes. On the negative side, I thought there could have been more colour pictures of what each cupcake looked like when finished, as only a handful of the cupcakes are featured in colour in the front of the book. Also, if you are like me and live outside the US, be prepared to find that some packages of things like cake mix and instant pudding (which are the basis of most of these recipes) are different weights than those called for in the book.

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Omaha Steaks Cakes and Cheesecakes

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:07:00 -0700

Our Cheesecake Sampler makes a great gift and it's perfect for entertaining. Traditional New York Cheesecake, Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake, Marble Cheesecake and Almond Cheesecake. Includes four slices of each flavor. Presliced for convenient serving. philly cream cheese cake recipes

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Size: 1 (10 in.) Cheesecake Sampler

4 Slices of Almond Cheesecake
4 Slices of Traditional New York Cheesecake
4 Slices of Marble Cheesecake
4 Slices of Strawberry Cheesecake

I ORDERED THIS CHEESECAKE FOR MY BROTHER FOR HIS BIRTHDAY...IT ARRIVED ON HIS BIRTHDAY AND HE REALLY ENJOYED ALL OF THE DIFFERENT FLAVORS...HE SAID IT WAS A GOOD BIRTHDAY...CHEESECAKE AND PUPPIES...HIS DOG HAD PUPS...LOL...IM GONNA SEND THIS TO HIM AGAIN AND ALSO TO MY OTHER SIBLINGS AND MYSELF AS WELL...YUM...

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Southern Cakes: Sweet and Irresistible Recipes for Everyday Celebrations

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:38:00 -0700

Taste the chocolatey goodness of Mississippi Mud or marvel at the extravagant elegance of the Lady Baltimore and there will be no doubt that Southerners know how to bake a cake. Here are 65 recipes for some of the most delicious ever.

Jam cakes and jelly rolls; humble pear bread and peanut cake; whole chapters on both chocolate and coconut cakeseach moist and delicious forkful represents the spirit of the South. A Baking 101 section offers the cake basics, some finishing touches (that means frosting and lots of it!), and the how-to's of storing each lovely concoction so that the last slice tastes as fresh and delightful as the first.

I received this cookbook as a Christmas gift three years ago and have loved baking these cakes ever since. The instructions are clear and concise. So clear, in fact, that every cake I have baked has come out of the oven looking and tasting even better than I imagined. Another benefit of this book is that it has a section dedicated to frosting, icing, and fillings that you can mix and match with the standard cakes. For me, the only drawback is that it contains an entire section devoted to cakes that contain coconut, of which I am not a fan; however, as coconut is a staple of southern desserts, it does make the cookbook more comprehensive. philly cream cheese cake recipes

I absolutely love this book! Several of these cakes became instant favorites at family gatherings, birthdays, holidays, and to bake as gifts. Among my favorites are: Gigi's Caramel Cake, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Mississippi Mud Cake, Blueberry Cake from Shenandoah Valley, Thibodeaux Doberge Chocolate Cake, Red Velvet Cake, and Carrot Cake. Also, I love to make the Everyday Confectioners' Sugar Frosting as a dip for Chocolate Cats, cookies from Trader Joe's. It tastes similar to an Oreo cookie and allows you to vary the amount of frosting as you see fit. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of absolutely phenomenal cakes.

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Rosie's Bakery All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed, No-Holds-Barred Baking Book

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:30:00 -0700

They're full of butter, cream, eggs, sugar, and sometimes the chocolate doesn't quit. But the cakes, cookies, pies, and goodies assembled in Rosie's Bakery are hands-down the best you'll ever taste. And aren't you worth the treat?

A nationally celebrated baker from Boston, Judy Rosenberg shares 200 of her recipes, including Pieces of Cakes: Rosie's Famous Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake, The Queen Raspberry, The Velvet Underground. The Smart Cookies: Orange-Pecan-Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gingersnappers, Sunken Kisses, Very Short Shortbread Cookies. The Harvard Squares: Extra Extra Fudgy Brownies, Chunky Chocolate Bars, Honeypots, Linzer Bars. The Cutie Pies: All-American Apple Pie, Blueberry-Plum Crumb Pie, Nectarine Synergie, Raspberry Chiffon Pie. And The Old Smoothies: Bourbon Bread Pudding, Pumpkin Caramel Custard, Truffle SoufflS.

Along the way, the author proves to be a trusted and knowledgeable guide who reveals almost all the hard-won secrets of her baking success. She lists her five basic rules of baking, and gives instructions on how to mix, bake, remove, serve, and store every different kind of baked good-from angel food cakes to filled pastry cookies. Winner of a 1991 IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award. 181,000 copies in print. philly cream cheese cake recipes

I picked up this book about 15 years ago in a second hand bookstore in Phoenix, Arizona for $5.50 (still penciled on the inside cover). I have tried almost every recipe in the book since then. I can't say a bad thing about any one of the recipes but some have become family classics. The carrot cake, the cheese cake, the pineapple upside cake and the chocolate chip cookies. Over the years these are the recipes that have become referred to as "your delicious carrot cake... And Rosie's pastry recipe is still my go to pastry for everything. All the recipes are easy and fool proof. I love cook books but generally only get one or two good fool proof recipes out of each book. At full price that makes the cost of most books fairly expensive. But this book is worth its wait in gold.

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Carrot Cake Murder (Hannah Swenson Mysteries With Recipes)

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 05:42:00 -0700

Between baking up a storm for The Cookie Jar and unravelling the mystery of her cat Moishe's recent strange behaviour, Hannah Swensen has a lot on her plate. But she'll always make time for her business partner, Lisa, who's in the midst of preparing for a big family reunion. Everyone is delighted when Lisa's long-lost uncle makes a surprise appearance. No one has heard from Gus in twenty-five years. Uncle Gus is immediately the hit of the reunion.

He's almost as popular as Hannah's scrumptious carrot cake, which is also Gus' favourite dessert. But the next morning, as the whole family gathers for the group photo, one person is missing. Hannah offers to track down Uncle Gus, but her search leads to a shocking find. Over by the bar at the pavilion, she spots two slices of her infamous carrot cake, frosting-side down on the floor - and Gus' corpse with an ice pick jutting out of his chest!Now Hannah's got to sift through a long list of suspects to find a killer - even if it could mean a recipe for her own demise...

I have read all of them up till now, there are still 3 left on my kindle I think..... sign.... I kind of like them, because of the cozy aspect, but they are getting boring.... but I have to read the rest of them.... will she every evolve and grow up???

I mean, to be honest, Hannah is getting older, but not more mature and wiser and cleverer. No, she is not clever at all, otherwise she wouldn't make the same mistakes over and over and wouldn't string along Mike and Norman, what is quite ridiculous for that long anyway. Norman seems a really nice guy and fits all her expectations and Mike... well he is just handsome and a bit shallow and quite insensitive, the opposite of Norman really, right?

Hannah is full of self loading, to fat, no fashion sense.... blah, blah, blah, her mother is prettier, her sisters are prettier and also have a fashion sense, but Hannah doesn't has it... So what, what is her problem??? I don't get it. philly cream cheese cake recipes

It is really annoying, especially because people have to tell her again and again what a lovely person she is..... But like I said, she isn't very bright really, she doesn't know to use a cell phone, a computer, can't find out what channel Animal planet is on..... please.....

When she "solves" a crime, she more of less stumbles on it and than she is so stupid to nearly get killed because she didn't learn of her other mistakes that get her nearly killed.
Jeez...

I still give the book 3 stars and I will read the rest of the books I have on my kindle, and hopefully she will decide about the man in her life before I am to bored to read one other book.

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Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Brownie Mix, 21-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:48:00 -0700

Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free brownie mix is made from deep and intense dark chocolate flavor combined with a wonderfully moist cake texture and is an instant favorite. Containing the finest Ghirardelli cocoa, it is a must for all chocolate lovers. This mix is specially designed for those sensitive to wheat or gluten. This is sold in pack of four 21-ounce bags.

I really love Bob's Red Mill Gluten free products. They have a much better texture than many of the other packaged "mixes". I love that with these brownies I can make them to take with me to share because my family can't tell the difference between these from the regular gluten brownies. I am the only person who is gluten free in my family. philly cream cheese cake recipes

The only downside to these brownies is that they have a very dark chocolate flavor. My kids didn't like them so I added and extra 1/2 to 1 cup of brown sugar to the mix. That made them taste like a traditional brownie. My kids love them now and so do I.

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Betty Crocker Ready-to-Serve Soft Whipped Frosting, Cream Cheese, 12-Ounce Canister (Pack of 8)

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:13:00 -0700

Betty Crocker Frosting Whipped Cream Cheese

Product Features

Gluten free
Light and fluffy texture
Perfectly frosts all cakes
Easy to use
Delicious whipped frostings made in the United States

Wow! Never used b4, but certainly beats that made from scratch 'cauz 4 many reasons...taste, convenience, cost, and the fact that u can use as much as u need and store in fridge whatz left 4 future use! Thanks, Ms. Betty! philly cream cheese cake recipes

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The Cupcake Diaries: Recipes and Memories from the Sisters of Georgetown Cupcake

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:31:00 -0700

This rating applies only to the lemon blossom cupcakes on page 151. I haven't tried any others, and judging from the results of this attempt, I won't be trying any more.

As others have stated, this recipe makes more than 12. For me, it made exactly 36, and that's filling a standard size muffin tin 2/3rds full. philly cream cheese cake recipes

They did not rise higher than the top of the pan. If you are looking for a fluffy cookie, then maybe this would fill the bill.

But baker be warned, this is not a sturdy cake. I don't think it would support the icing called for, and for this reason I only used a small amount. However, the lemon flavors were subtle and well defined, a plus. I was looking for a little tighter and drier texture but these cupcakes were porous and had a greasy aftertaste. The old Duncan Hines conundrum, I guess!

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Jell-O, Cool Whip, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Baker's Chocolate 3 Books in 1: Favorite Desserts Cookbook, Cheesecakes and More Cookbook, Desserts for

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:32:00 -0700

Get three cookbooks for the price of one. This collection is organized into three sections and offers more than 150 dessert and appetizers recipes that include Jell-O, Cool Whip, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, and Baker's Chocolate products.

The spiral-bound Jell-O, Cool Whip, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Baker's Chocolate 3 Books in 1 cookbook lies flat when opened, so making your favorite desserts is even easier. Try classic desserts like Triple-Layer Lemon Meringue Pie, Marble Brownies, Black Forest Cheesecake, Hot Fudge Sauce, New York Cheesecake, and Oreo Ice Cream Pie, and favorite appetizers like Mexican Dip, Savory Bruschetta, and Party Cheese Ball. philly cream cheese cake recipes

Check out the Table of Contents and some Sample Recipes from the Jell-O, Cool Whip, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Baker's Chocolate 3 Books in 1 cookbook.

This is a fun book. If you are of the right age, the recipes in this book will bring you directly back to the 70s. While many of the dishes of the 70s should probably remain buried, there is great fun to be had in recreating your very own version of Jello 1-2-3, that magical (though somewhat scary) concoction that came out of a box, and turned into a 3 layered dessert right before your eyes. The book is a fun trip down memory lane, but also has some truly refreshing desserts that just about everyone will enjoy, and they happen to be easy and actually very pretty to serve.

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From The Big House To Your House: Cooking in Prison

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 01:55:00 -0800

Simple recipes anyone can follow
Quick and easy
Many items you have at hand
Busy mothers, College students will love, especially those that live on a tight budget
Many of the recipes kids would enjoy helping
in the kitchen! philly cream cheese cake recipes
The recipes are really that simple
Great recipe book for anyone who likes to keep
it simple when cooking

All money goes to a very good cause
Purchase yours today and order several more to
give as gifts to others!
Your contribution Makes a big difference.

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Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey: Desserts for the Serious Sweet Tooth

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:51:00 -0800

The recipes in this book are awesome! They aren't your typical dessert recipes, well it would be better to say they might be your typical desserts but kicked up a couple dozen notches! As you look through the cookbook you can do nothing but say "oh that sounds good, I wanna make that" or "yum" or any other phrases along those lines. I made the Hawaiian Caramel corn this weekend and it received rave reviews! Everyone LOVED it!

The author also does a very good job of explaining all the differences between ingredients, all the equipment you might need, and also says what things you want to use. In the introduction she also goes into detail on what brands of ingredients she used and there is even an appendix listing different places you can find these brands. philly cream cheese cake recipes

So if you like to make desserts that are to die for, you absolutely should get this book! I've only made the one thing so far, but the recipes don't seem to be overly complex or anything. They are relatively simple to make and very easy to understand the directions.

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101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes: Single-Serving Snacks in Less Than 10 Minutes

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:50:00 -0800

When you microwave cake, it changes the texture. If texture is important to you, keep looking.

Many of the recipes use prepared foods for flavoring. MMC are fresh and homemade, but not what I would consider from scratch. Which is OK, if you normally keep on hand ingredients like: baby food (banana, carrot, pear), fruit juice (apple and orange), gelatin (cherry, grape, orange), pie filling (blueberry and cherry), pudding powder (butterscotch, coconut, pistachio), strawberry nesquick, and yogurt (lemon, raspberry, plain, peach). There are a lot of ingredients that kids like. Things that I don't normally have, especially baby food, or don't have the variety called for.

The recipes have as many ingredients as from scratch and may leave you with open food products less a tablespoon. For me, collecting and mixing ingredients too time consuming; the whole point of microwave food is simple and fast.

I like the book and it has lots of good ideas. But I'll be sticking with "my own" recipe for MMC. If you have never tasted microwave cake and aren't sure about buying this book, you may want to try it.

Mix 4 Tbs cake mix, 1 egg, and approximately 1 Tbs of yogurt (plain or flavored).

Spray large mug with cooking oil and fill with mixture. philly cream cheese cake recipes

Microwave for about 3 ½ minutes.

Since microwaves vary, you will need to experiment with the time. It overcooks/burns very quickly.

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Classic Southern Desserts: All-Time Favorite Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Pies, Puddings, Cobblers, Ice Cream & More

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:46:00 -0800

This cookbook is gorgeous, but it relies WAY too much on box mixes and pre-packaged crusts. I was incredibly disappointed when I started reading the recipes and kept spotting ones that called for packaged-this or packaged-that. philly cream cheese cake recipes

I don't understand the point of recipes that just ask you to combine box cake mixes with boxed pudding mixes and food coloring; those belong on the back of a manufacturer's box, NOT in a cookbooks.

This country relies far too much on so-called "convenience foods." Is it really that difficult to measure out a few cups of flour or a teaspoon or so of baking powder? This was not at all what I was expecting from a book about classic southern baking. Fortunately, there are some recipes that are completely from scratch in here, I just wish the whole book was this way.

The images here are lovely and they were enough to serve as inspiration for me to create my own recipes, but this is not a book that I would really recommend to any of my serious baker friends or readers.

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Jell-O and Cool Whip Recipe Collection in 3-Ring Binder

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 03:29:00 -0800

This cookbook offers more than 150 dessert and snack recipes using Jell-O, Cool Whip, and Baker s Chocolate products. Learn how to make simple yet delicious cheesecakes, dessert bars, pies, and cookies. Impress your guests with stunning trifles, cakes, and desserts. The Healthy Living recipes section includes a nutritional analysis for easy reference.

The 3-ring binder format enables the Jell-O and Cool Whip Recipe Collection cookbook to lie flat for easy reading. You will find recipes that will make every holiday and special occasion memorable. Try these classic desserts: philly cream cheese cake receipes
Best-Ever Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake
Lemon Chiffon Bars
Chocolate Lover s Fondue
Chocolate-Pecan Pie Bars
Tiramisu Bowl
Floating Fruit Parfaits.

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125 Best Cheesecake Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:12:00 -0800

I have to put a warning on this book. Once you read the tips section and try a few of his recipes you will see how easy and actually quick with regards to prep time that it really is to make a great cheesecake and then you start making way too many of them! I've tried for years to make a good cheesecake and they just never turned out quite right, the crust was burned, or the filling was grainy, or something else was just not right. I have made 4 cakes from this book and each one has been fabulous, bakery quality each time. I'm especially pleased with the section on guilt-free cheesecakes. They're not exactly guilt-free, slightly-less-sinful would be a better description, but you would never know it to taste them. philly cream cheese cake recipes

If you have always wanted to be able to bake an amazing and beautiful cheesecake as the centerpiece dessert of a holiday or party this is the book for you.

Edit added: I've now made about 10 cakes from this book and they have still all turned out perfect. I made the peanut butter cheesecake and brought it to work, my coworkers asked me where I had bought it from since they wanted to purchase one. I also made the minty chocolate cheesecake as the dessert for Christmas Eve. My family raved about it and also had to double-check that it was homemade since it turned out so fabulous they couldn't tell if it was store bought or not.

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Philadelphia Best-Loved Appetizers, Dips, Sides, Entrees, Desserts & More (Best Loved Cookbook)

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 20:34:00 -0800

This collection offers more than 120 recipes featuring Philadelphia Cream Cheese as an ingredient. philly cream cheese cake recipes

From dips and appetizers to classic cheesecakes and simple 3-step cheesecake creations, all of the best-loved recipes developed and perfected by the Philly Kitchens are included in this handsome hardcover cookbook.

Read the Philly tips for making the perfect cheesecake at the beginning of the cookbook. Then try these best-loved recipes:
New York Cheesecake
Philly Oreo Cheesecake
Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Party Cheese Ball
Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli

I bought two of these..one for my daughter and one for myself. We have tried several recipes and loved them all but one.

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The Cheesecake Bible: Includes 200 Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 21:42:00 -0800

I own at least three cheesecake cookbooks but this my favorite. The recipe instructions are clear and easy to follow even for those who are new to baking.

Although not every recipe has a photo, the illustrations are stunning and you'll get a good idea of the finished products.

The book starts off with a great introduction that includes basic techniques and equipment, common ingredients and FAQ. Next are 200 recipes divided into twelve categories like Fresh Fruit, No-Bake and Savory Cheesecakes (you should never need another cheesecake recipe).

Each recipe is accompanied by tips and variations as well as the author's valuable insights. Another plus for me is the baking technique does not require a waterbath which is tricky for a novice and can result in a soggy crust. philly cream cheese cake recipes

After searching everywhere online(including eBay) Amazon had the best price and you can even add a Fat Daddio cheesecake pan to your purchase to make sure you qualify for free shipping.

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Home Cheese Making: Recipes for 75 Delicious Cheeses

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:32:00 -0800

This seems to be the go-to book for aspiring home cheese makers. In fact, the farms where we bought our goats' milk told me they used the book to make their own cheese, and another cheese-making farm told us they used the book when they started out making cheese.

My husband and I hosted a cheese-making weekend with some friends, and both parties got this book in advance to read over. We made mozzarella, which was quite good, and chevre, which was even better. We also tried the farmhouse cheddar, but I won't know how that came out until the end of the month!

The books is clearly written, but you can't just go to the recipes. It is imperative that you read the introductory chapters first, which go over the ingredients, the equipment, and the general process. If you do that carefully -- and then write notes into the recipe you will use -- then the recipes should work out just fine. But walk through the whole process carefully in your mind at least once, with all the equipment and ingredients front of you, before you try it for real; there are lots of details, and the recipes do not remind you of all of them. For example, you must sterilize and then cool down the water for the rennet, crush the rennet tablets, and let them dissolve for 10-30 minutes before adding it to the milk. I had to write this into the recipes to remind me to do it well in advance. I also noted on the recipe pages the stages at which you are NOT supposed to stir! All these things were in the introductory chapters, but are not repeated in the recipes.

Also, I would add that you should get a really reliable digital thermometer that alerts you when the temperature goes above and below a certain temperature. The hardest part of cheese making, for me, was keeping the curds at a set temperature for 30 minutes! Those cheap, dial meat thermometers you get at the grocery store are just not going to be all you need them to be...philly cream cheese cake recipes

FInally, I love that the book profiles artisanal and farmhouse cheese makers around the country. It is interesting to find out how they got started, details about their farms and operations, and their words of encouragement and advice. I actually contacted one of the profiled cheese makers and asked if we could visit. Graciously, they wrote back and invited us. Visiting their farm and cheese operation was one of the highlights of the trip!

This book worked well for us -- told us what equipment we needed, how to make a cheese press, how to prepare a place to age the cheese, etc. For the absolute beginner, this tells you everything you need to know.

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The Farmer's Cookbook: A Back to Basics Guide to Making Cheese, Curing Meat, Preserving Produce, Baking Bread, Fermenting, and More (Back to Basics Gu

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:58:00 -0800

Thanks to Marie for compiling this great recipe book. It is sectioned off in months, she has many pictures of the actual recipes.

Look in back and there are ways to substitute items you might not have in your pantry. So much information.

Would be great for the new bride or even the young person just getting out in the world. Be a gourmet chef, wow your friends. philly cream cheese cake recipes

This is a great idea when your vegetable garden starts producing , see what you can make.

This is like the recipe book your great grandmother would have handed down for generation thru generation. Tried and true recipes.Super!!

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Baking with Agave Nectar: Over 100 Recipes Using Nature's Ultimate Sweetener

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:04:00 -0800

In Baking with Agave Nectar Ania Catalano presents over 100 recipes for using this intense sweetener, many of which are designed to be healthy in other ways, too.

These recipes use whole grains, for example---pie crusts often involve oat flour, barley flour, whole wheat pastry flour, etc. Fruit substitutes for butter in some recipes, providing moisture and structure to cupcakes and the like.

While some recipes use dairy (such as a banana cream pie that has whipped cream folded into a custard), others are vegan, such as a coconut custard pie made with tofu, of all things.

Ms. Catalano makes the assumption that if you're switching to agave, you're doing it because you want to be healthier in general. What amazes me, however, is the fact that she manages to do this without compromising the deliciousness of her recipes. In fact, these recipes are so utterly amazing that I wouldn't hesitate to make something from this book instead of a similar recipe from a non-healthy book, even if I weren't trying to be healthy in my eating.

The directions in this book are easy to follow, and the recipes are clear and easy to read. he only problem I encountered at all is one that's tough to avoid when dealing with whole grains: some baked goods lack a certain amount of structural integrity. One pie crust we made tended to fall apart pretty easily. Similarly, the chocolate chip cookies we made from this book tended to fall apart. However, I can virtually guarantee that once you taste a bite of either, you simply won't care about structure!

The coconut custard pie was the dish that most amazed me. The idea of a coconut custard pie based on tofu instead of dairy seemed dubious at best. Yet it was SO delicious that I could hardly stop eating it. philly cream cheese cake recipes

The banana daiquiri cupcakes were a similar shock. We thought they came out so well that we risked bringing them to a friend's retirement-from-the-army picnic. The cupcakes were so good that I don't think a single person guessed they were healthy, and we got a ton of compliments on them. They disappeared VERY quickly.

If you're looking for a way to eat more healthfully but can't give up your sweets, I highly recommend Ania Catalano's Baking with Agave Nectar. You might not want to go back to regular desserts by the time you're done!

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Junior's Cheesecake Cookbook: 50 To-Die-For Recipes for New York-Style Cheesecake

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:12:00 -0800

There are a lot of cheesecake cookbooks on the market but this is the one and only cheesecake cookbook you will ever need. The book is actually a special publication of Fine Cooking magazine and it is full of many delicious cheesecake recipes. The book is divided into the following chapters:
The Story of Junior's Cheesecake
Junior's Cheesecake 101
Junior's Favorites
Cheesecakes with Fruit
Celebration Cheesecakes
We Love Chocolate!
Little Fellas
Skyscraper Cheesecakes
Index

The first chapter details the history of Junior's. It was an interesting read especially because I have never been to Junior's. The second chapter provides advice, tips, techniques and recipes for crusts, sauces and toppings. The remaining chapters have recipes for many different types of cheesecakes.

So far, I made the Original New York Cheesecake and the Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake. Both were absolutely amazing. The original cheesecake was rich and creamy. The recipe was easy to follow and did not take much time. It is the perfect plain cheesecake recipe and the base recipe for many of the cheesecakes in the book. The Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake looked beautiful and tasted delicious. It was composed of two layers of sponge cake; one layer of strawberry cheesecake in the center; strawberries in the center and on top; and plenty of whipped cream between the layers and on top. I made it for a luncheon and it was an absolute hit. The presentation alone elicited many oooh's and aaah's. This cheesecake recipe was detailed, lengthy and time-consuming but it was well worth it. I made the strawberry cheesecake layer a few days ahead of time and kept it in the freezer. On the morning of the luncheon, I made the spongecake layers and I assembled the cake. Most of the cheesecakes in the Skyscraper Cheesecakes chapter seem to be time-consuming due to the multiple layers.

There may not be photographs of some of the recipes but the photographs that are included are impressive and mouthwatering. Although other reviewers may have been turned off by the lack of photos, the names and descriptions of each recipe are appealing as well. I am planning to make the Brownie Swirl Cheesecake soon. I love brownies and cheesecake and I cannot wait to combine the two in a single dessert. philly cream cheese cake recipes

Like other reviewers, I was also surprised that Junior's owners would give away their recipes but I am really happy that they did. This cookbook is my only cheesecake cookbook. I do not think I will ever search for another cheesecake recipe again. I highly recommend this book for anyone searching for extraordinary, delectable cheesecake recipes.

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Wilton Chocolate Pro Electric Melting Pot

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:50:00 -0800

Some time ago, I worked as a pastry chef/candy maker using a very expensive chocolate melter/temperer as one of my equipment staples. I have melted and dipped more chocolate than you could shake a candy box at. philly cream cheese cake recipes

I took a chance and picked up one of these locally (Wilton Chocolate Melter Deluxe) with a melting/warm/off switch. There are no exact temperature controls on this model, no recipes, but the instructions are pretty straight forward. The worst enemy of chocolate is water, which they casually mention in the instruction phamphlet. I'd like to pass along that even just a tiny sputter of water will cause beautiful, satiny melted chocolate to seize up with no recovery at all possible. So if you want to dip fresh fruit, it absolutely must be 100% dry or your chocolate will harden in seconds. Don't even chance a strawberry hull (the green part) being the least bit wet because even just the smallest droplet of water is all it takes to ruin a whole batch of chocolate.

I found the Wilton to melt the chocolate quickly with continual gentle and slow stirring like an expensive chocolate temperer does, using a wooden paddle-like spoon and NOT metal. After all was smoothly melted (I use only organic non-GMO chocolate) and the control was switched onto "warm", the temperature was held well. Again, stirring gently and frequently helps maintain even temperatures throughout your chocolate mixture which is important in keeping your dipping temperature consistent. I dipped over 70 pieces with just 8 oz. of chocolate the first time out with great results.

Another suggestion to help keep "bloom" at bay (the white streaks that can appear on dark and milk chocolates that does not effect flavor) is to set your dipped chocolates away from any air movement. No open windows and out of human traffic where people walk by continually. Even a little bit of air movement can turn a whole batch of newly dipped chocolates into a white bloomin' mess. This is caused by rapid temperature change and/or improper tempering. This unit is not a temperer, but gentle handling can still give good results.

I'm looking forward to making lots of chocolates for the holidays and this little melter gets my whole-hearted vote! Chocolate is an experience and worth not giving up on. If you don't have great success the first time out, try smaller batches and you will get the feel for it. This little melter is a boon to the home chocolatier novice.

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ULTIMATE CHEESECAKES...KRAFT PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Sat, 7 Jan 2012 04:27:00 -0800

This is the best Cheesecake book ever! I use it all the time to make cheesecakes for parties and just to eat at home. Yum! philly cream cheese cake recipes

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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipe Collection in 3-Ring Binder

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 23:42:00 -0800

This is the definitive collection of recipes made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese, ranging from decadent to simple and sweet to savory. This 3-ring binder cookbook contains more than 90 recipes, and it lies flat when open, enabling the cook or chef to easily follow recipe directions.

The Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipe Collection offers expert instruction on how to make the perfect cheesecake and includes recipes for more than 50 varieties of cheesecake,. philly cream cheese cake recipes

It has ALOT of cheesecake recipes. Every kind you could imagine. I was hoping for more dinner type or appetizer recipes. I didn't pay much so it's ok. It will probably collect dust.

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Rose's Heavenly Cakes

noreply@blogger.com (cukgee) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:51:00 -0800

This comprehensive guide will help home bakers to create delicious, decadent, and spectacularly beautiful cakes of all kinds with confidence and ease. With her precise, foolproof recipes, Rose shows you how to create everything from Heavenly Coconut Seduction Cake, Golden Lemon Almond Cake, and Devil's Food Cake with Midnight Ganache to Orange-Glow Chiffon Layer Cake, Mud Turtle Cupcakes, and Deep Chocolate Passion Wedding Cake.

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It's a large, hefty, in depth e-book associated with cakes, desserts, watering holes, baby-size brownies with exceptional images, just about all imprinted about hefty, high-end papers to that you might expect involving guides with this good quality. Quickly in the release of each menu, there is an serving size and the baking time, accompanied by a brief summary of the items she likes to could be the essence of this distinct recipe. Then a "Batter" substances are generally organized in the visual type in which you are given the constituents, with all the Size shown beside the idea, then your Weight load of each and every element, in the National and also Statistic type. Beneath this specific data of knowledge will begin the particular steps being consumed starting with just about any special tools that might be required, oven preparing, then your genuine preparation from the player. Virtually any variations that could be obtained, along with "Highlights regarding Success" are generally outlined and intensely significantly valued in this at times, you'll find little techniques, sidebars of info, along with options that you can combine in to creating the actual recipe a bit easier or maybe more grand.

For instance, I by no means seen that the actual leavening agents within cakes need that you prepare these right away or even they're going to drop the effectiveness of that will ingredient, thus if you don't have a significant range to cook each of the player in one shot, you're better off creating the batter within batches.

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Getting someone who values digital photography in a cooking manual, the actual photos comprised inside are both superb as well as ample, with close-up photos that report details. There's also individual as well as successive digital photography for sure desserts that need more close expertise in planning or set up like the "Holiday Pinecone Cake" (that acutal looks like any pinecone) or making "Spun Sugar" or how to water line the "Ladyfingers", and many others. Often, just one single minor image can clarify something in your mind as well as Flower appears to know that action would likely make use of an image. Lots of the cakes have their own concluded picture with this fantastic guide and not just about all, though you will find ample in order to meet every person.

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