Archive for May, 2009

Summertime Gelatin Dessert Recipes and Tips

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Nothing says Summertime like a excellent ancient-fashioned gelatin dessert.

As a child, I can remember my grandmother and fantastic aunt competing with each other, to see who could come up with the best dessert for our annual Summer family tree picnics. I have to admit, my fantastic aunt usually won!

I reflect gelatin desserts are just as standard now, as they were back then. With such a diversity of recipes unfilled today, you could make a gelatin dessert every week for the next 2 years, and never eat the same dessert twice.
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How To Bake A Perfect Elmo Birthday Cake At Ease

Are you a parent thinking in this area getting an Elmo birthday cake for your child? Why not take the time to bake the Elmo birthday cake yourself? The task of making a cake themed to Elmo or any other character is simple to do. By making the Elmo birthday cake you are really personalizing your child’s birthday and adding an extra special effect when it comes to your child’s birthday cake. Making a Elmo cake also gives your child’s birthday cake a entertaining and fun appearance and it is a cake that will be far more appreciated when compared to an ordinary rectangular or round, homemade cake. Read the rest of this entry »

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3 Easy Chocolate No-Bake Pie Recipes

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When it comes to making desserts for my family tree during the hot summer months, I look for recipes that don’t involve turning on my oven. The recipes have to be simple, with common every day ingredients and more importantly, taste fantastic!

When it comes to making these pies, it’s vital to remember that they need to be chilled for several hours before serving them. If desired, you can garnish your pies with some whipped topping.
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5 Easy No-Bake Pie Crust Recipes

During the hot Summer months, I avoid heating up my kitchen with the oven. I prefer to make no-bake pie crusts, by using alternative ingredients.

You don’t need to use a rolling pin, dough board, pastry blender or any of the traditional pie baking equipment. All you basically need are the ingredients, a large bowl, a measuring cup and of course, your pie pan.
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