Dressing up the plain old corn is what this recipe is about, with very southern flavors and taste – Jalapeno, cilantro and corn come together for an easy, sweet and spicy recipe.
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Rich, irresistible and moist; packed with different types of nuts, zucchini and double dose of heavenly chocolate is this sweet, eggless, quick bread. Even though it is baked as a loaf bread, the texture and taste comes closer to a decadent chocolate cake more than that of a bread.

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The so very “British” quick tea time breads are the scones; this time slightly sweet with lots of apricots, and pistachios  flavored with ginger and lime zest.
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A moist and dense cake which comes with the classic flavor combination of coffee and chocolate. The best part beside the flavor and the taste is the ease of baking this vegan cake.

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Some recipes become an immediate favorite just from the sound of it. This scone with almonds & cranberries happened to be one of them.

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This is a 2 minute wonder. Another fantastic recipe for kids to do with very little help.

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Not a crumble, not a pound cake – but something of both is this delicious, fruity, nutty berrylicious Spoon Cake. The best part of the summer is probably the bountiful colors for the luscious & juicy fruits & berries. At home, with the scorching heat beating down the windows, we pull the shades to cool ourselves & indulge in the sweet berries & the juicy melons & mangoes & the other stone fruits. What else would compliment the season but this fruit & berry cake?

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Soft ginger flavored chocolate chip cookies is something which I might  like.  I rarely bake cookies, much to the sorrow of my kids. I do not bake simply because I am not too fond of cookies.

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When there is no need to knead, & when the bread talks to you, what are you waiting for?

For those of  you who are still contemplating taking the first step to baking a loaf at home, this is for you, a Bread in a pot. The unbelievably great crackling crumb, the hole-some lightness, awesome  flavor — all come from no kneading, a long fermentation, & a hot pot.

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Speculaas is a type of Dutch Spice cookie traditionally baked for St Nicholas’ Eve in Belgium (December 6) and the Netherlands (December 5). Spices used in Speculaas are cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom and white pepper. Traditional celebrations of Saint Nicholas Day in Northern Europe included gifts left in children’s shoes (this is the origin of our American Christmas stockings). Children receive treats – candies, cookies, apples and nuts.

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