Category Archives: baked goods

Harvest Apple Crisp II

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

  Apples are one of my favorite foods.  Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York?  Either way, I’ve been an apple snob since I was a little kid.  Store bought apples can’t compare to Farmer’s Markets. Mac Intosh … Continue reading →

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Doh! (nuts)–A Daring Baker Challenge

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Ah, doughnuts.  I’ve never made them, or ever thought of it.  And yet, that’s what Daring Baker Challenges are about–stretching my horizons. The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge … Continue reading →

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Herby Almond Crackers (vegan)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I was surprised to see Elana’s recipe for Vegan Herb Crackers, especially since I had been planning on posting mine this week! Upon looking at the recipes, they’re quite a bit different so I figured I’d go ahead and share … Continue reading →

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Carol Fenster’s Recipes–Part 1

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Okay, I admit, I’ve gotten carried away with Carol’s new book AND I’ve gotten a mess in the kitchen to prove it.  I’ve already made the cornbread and the Devil food cake as cupcakes, and the only reason I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Banana Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

E, (aka DH) has developed food intolerances to bananas and eggs, so it was time for both to leave the premises.  So I went hunting for something that looked delicious, and made Elana’s Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes with my VERY … Continue reading →

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Easier Easy Almond Cookies

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I posted a recipe for Easy Almond Cookies a while back, but these…these are even easier.   I enjoy both and can’t say which I like better, the other have much more of a hearty texture while these are delicious wafer-ish … Continue reading →

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Chai Breakfast Cake

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Mmmm…. Usually I’m not big into breakfasts.  Well, I was, ages ago, but since giving up most simple carbs and dairy and eggs…not so much.  A bowl of millet on occasion is quite delightful, but hands down, my favorite is … Continue reading →

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Flourless chocolate torte (sugar free)

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Yay chocolate! For better or worse, this was the month of the chocolate cake, and this chocolate torte was quite stunning and super easy. The recipe is adapted from Carol Fenster to be chocolat-ier and sugar free. Agave nectar and … Continue reading →

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Dobos Torta Cake–Daring bakers

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

I was delighted when I discovered the August Daring Baker challenge! The August 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Angela of A Spoonful of Sugar and Lorraine of Not Quite Nigella. They chose the spectacular Dobos Torte based on … Continue reading →

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Orange Milan Cookies

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Cheryl Harris

Let’s just start by saying that I grew up a few blocks away from a Pepperidge Farm outlet store. You know, the places where cookies go when they’re put out to pasture…maybe a few days before the expiration date, maybe … Continue reading →

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