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Moist Almond Cake – Gluten Free

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) This recipe makes a very moist cake, similar to the traditional Almond Cake found throughout Scandinavia, but is gluten free. Instead of wheat flour and almond extract, it uses a combination of almond and coconut … Continue reading →

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Pastry Cream (Crème Pâtissière)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Jan, 2008 (Photo from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Pastry Cream I; 2. Pastry Cream II; 3. Pastry Cream III; 4. Light Pastry Cream; 5. Chocolate Pastry Cream; 6. Coffee Pastry Cream See also:1. Buttercream: Chocolate, Coffee, Mocha, Vanilla; Cream Cheese Frosting … Continue reading →

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Buttercream (Frosting)

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Buttercream is used as cake filling and frosting; I use it for my Yule Log (Buche de Noel (3)).  There are several types: American buttercreams are a heavy mix of confectioners … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Banana Bread

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2010 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Sourdough Banana Bread Version I; 2. Version II; 3. Version III See also: 1.  Banana Cake; 2. Mom’s Banana Nut Bread; 3. Bread & Rolls Menu; 4. Cakes, Tortes & Quick-Breads Menu Banans are a favorite fruit … Continue reading →

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Maple Pecan or Walnut Pie

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Dec 2007; updated Sept 2008 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Maple Pecan or Walnut Pie (my adaptation of the following); 2. Quick comparison of the three recipes from which my recipe is adapted See also: 1. Pie & Tart Crusts, … Continue reading →

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Peach & Yogurt Custard Pie

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Sept 2008 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Peach & Yogurt Custard Pie (includes variation using regular custard) See also: 1. Blackberry Sour Cream Pie; 2. Peach & Berry Lattice Top Pie; 3. Fruit Kuchen 4. Peach Melba Pie; 5. Pie & Tart … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Brownies, Gluten-Free

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, February 2014 (photo, right, from Amazon (1)) This recipe is adapted from one given to me by an online friend, Bonita. I’m helping her learn how to use stevia instead of sugar.

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Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2013 (photo, right, from University of Maryland (3) Includes: 1. Bread Pudding; 2. Whiskey Sauce See also: Dessert Sauces, Frostings & Fillings for other Whiskey Sauce recipes See also related recipe on Eat Boutique (2): Blueberry Bread Pudding. … Continue reading →

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Yam or Sweet Potato Cake

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Sept 2007 See also: Carrot Cake; Cream Cheese Frosting Other sites: Spiced Sweet Potato Cake with Brown Sugar Icing or Sweet Potato Cake with Orange-Cream Cheese Frosting. The wheatless recipe here has some issues as I explain in the recipe. I love the … Continue reading →

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Nut & Seed Milk (Almond Milk example)

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Cat

by Cat, Dec 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I need to avoid dairy (even raw), I used to use commercial soy milk and soy yogurt. But no longer – I believe that most soy products are not very … Continue reading →

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