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Strawberry Torte - StumbleUpon. Bake sale week: raspberry lemonade bars. I know this seems like a bit of a cop out, seeing as last year I made those lime bars, but the name of these just makes you want one, doesn’t it?

bake sale week: raspberry lemonade bars

It’s like one last throw back to the summertime captured in a cookie. raspberry lemonade bars for the crust: 9 tablespoons unsalted butter (1 stick, plus one tablespoon) 1/4 cup (50g) superfine sugar (or regular granulated) 1 cup (100g) of unbleached all-purpose flour pinch salt for the filling: 1 1/2 cups (287g) superfine sugar (or regular granulated) 3 egg whites 1 egg 2/3 cup (150mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 3 lemons) 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 lemons) 2/3 cup (65g) unbleached, all-purpose flour pinch of salt 1-2 cups (150-275g) of frozen raspberries, defrosted 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar 1. 2. 3. 4.

Now youre cooking with comics. - StumbleUpon. Peanut-Butter-Cup Smoothie. Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey Ingredients 1 cup sliced ripe banana 1 cup 1% chocolate low-fat milk 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat frozen yogurt 2 tablespoons natural-style peanut butter 1 (8-ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt Preparation Place banana in freezer; freeze until firm (about an hour).

Peanut-Butter-Cup Smoothie

Remove from freezer; let stand 5 minutes. The Infamous Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies - StumbleUpon. Now, I have a chocolate chip cookie recipe that I swear by.

The Infamous Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies - StumbleUpon

I love it, I think it is incredible, and I haven’t changed my mind about that. However, as much as it pains me to say it, these chocolate chip cookies by Jacques Torres are absolutely, without a doubt, the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever made or tasted in my entire life. I guess that’s why they call him Mr. Chocolate! These are a chocolate chip cookie of another color, that’s for sure. Either way, I made these and everyone that tried them went nuts. Oreo Fudge Bars. Well, first of all, I’m having a fantastic time in New York, even if it is our third time here in three years.

Oreo Fudge Bars

We were in the city for one night, then Brooklyn for 2 nights, and now we’re visiting some of Kramer’s family in Westchester. I should also mention that Kramer and I got engaged on January 2nd while in Central Park! We won’t be getting married until after I graduate from school (December 2009), but we’re going to enjoy our engagement for now and that’s plenty of excitement for me.

Thank you to everyone for all of the well wishes! We’re thrilled to finally be engaged after more than four years together. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries - StumbleUpon. Call me easily amused, but these little torch-topped cupcakes delight me.

Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries - StumbleUpon

Besides being a cute novelty item for a party, I think they would add a little drama to the end of a romantic meal. I've been looking for something different to serve for Valentine's dessert, and this is definitely different. The strawberries are hollowed out and filled with a bit of liquor, then ignited with a match. For the cake portion, I chose a One Bowl Chocolate Cupcake recipe because 1. it's quick 2. it is easy, and 3. it fits my prerequisite for a light ending on date night. I should say, a light ending provided you don't eat too many. The cakes are just sweet enough, and have a light, fluffy crumb - the perfect vehicle for rich chocolate buttercream. Notes for flaming strawberries:Any alcohol below 80 proof will not ignite well.

Shaina made a margarita version of this on Babble Food. Chocolate Cupcakes with Flaming Strawberries Yield: About 20 cupcakes [click to print]Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries. Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries These cheesecake stuffed strawberries are the perfect dessert treat!

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Can I just say that I have died and gone to heaven. Cheesecake stuffed strawberries….how have I not made these before?! I’m serious. They are amazing! Making up the filling was a breeze too. Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze. They are modeled after the classic cinnamon roll, and partially inspired by this bread, with a buttery yeast dough flecked with nutmeg and lemon.

Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze

But inside each roll is a rich filling of sugar and lemon that bakes into gooey, oozey sweet-tart deliciousness. The cream cheese glaze puts it over the top, with more lemon tartness and not too much sweetness. The final word on them comes from my mother, who looked at me, wide-eyed, over the brunch table, and said, solemnly, "This is the best thing I ever put in my mouth. " Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze Makes 12 large breakfast rolls Lemons, for dough, filling, glaze, and garnish3 large lemons, at room temperature For the sticky lemon filling:1 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger For the lemon cream cheese glaze:4 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup powdered sugar Prepare the lemons:Zest and juice the lemons.

Divide the juice into two equal parts, and set aside. Make the dough: Make the filling: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough + Cupcake = The BEST Cupcake. Ever. Recipe - Allrecipes.com - StumbleUpon. - StumbleUpon.