All About "baking" and "desserts"

Shamrock Drops

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These fun cookies are a version of my grandmother's. They originally call for shortening, but in the face of all that is known about trans fats these days, I opted for butter this time. We usually make these cookies pink. These are the best go-with for ice cream and I think chocolate chip mint or pistachio would be great for St. Pat's.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp

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Cherry Pie

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Fresh cherries are the star of this summer favorite. The kid-friendly recipe makes for a fun collaboration between you and your junior baker.

I Can't Believe It's Fruitcake

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A yummy fruitcake ... yes, really. Not only will young bakers have fun making these miniature loaves, but they'll enjoy the delicious results.

Chocolate Cream and Strawberry Pie

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This great chilled pie for summer combines delicious chocolate and fresh strawberries for a knockout dessert. A perfect recipe to make ahead of time for a picnic or cookout or summer special occasion.

Donut Cake

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A classic plain cake, this cake is a riff on the justly famous Busy-Day Cake of cookbook author and local-food pioneer Edna Lewis, and is renamed "Donut Cake" because the combination of nutmeg and vanilla really tastes like donuts. Try this easy recipe for a great anytime-of-day cake.

Banana Muffins

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This banana muffin recipe is moist and flavorful, crisp-edged but tender, and with just the right balance of banana flavor and a wholesome graininess.Try this great variation on a classic recipe.

King Cake

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Mardi Gras wouldn't be the same without New Orleans' famously rich, cream cheese-filled King Cake. Get the recipe from Short Order Mom here.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

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Bread pudding is such a wonderful comfort food, and when pumpkin is added to the mix, it's pure decadence. This recipe is rich and delicious, but simple enough to put together that the kids can help, too.

Butter Frosting

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This creamy, buttery frosting is perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes. Add a little citrus zest or extract of your choice for a special touch.