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May 3, 2012
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip -- Made with Garbanzo Beans (And It's Good, Not Just Good for You)
Chow Bella shared this recipe on Pinterest a long time ago, before Pin Up Girl, on a board called "Dare you to try this." At first glance, I couldn't understand the dare. What's so daring about cookie dough dip? But then I looked at the recipe... What makes this rebellious is that this is a heal ... More >>
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April 26, 2012
Make Your Own Macarons, Inspired by Pinterest
Mmmmm, macarons. I love them. Mostly, I'm in love with the way they look. It's one of those desserts you actually feel bad biting into because you don't want to destroy its beauty. That makes them perfect for Pinterest. They're pricey, but after making them, I understand why. They're finicky littl ... More >>
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April 20, 2012
Bill Samuels' Perfect Mint Julep
Yesterday we met Rob Samuels, grandson of the creator of Maker's Mark Whiskey and current chief operating officer of the distillery. You would expect a family with such a rich, bourbon-soaked history to know a few good whiskey recipes -- and you'd be right. Rob's father, Bill Samuels Jr., perfected ... More >>
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March 27, 2012
Coconut Macaroons for Passover
Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a good Coconut Macaroon recipe for Passover? Coconut macaroons are known for two things: First, they make a great Passo ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
Guinness Chocolate Cake and Orange Glaze
Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. Do you have a cake recipe with Guinness in it for St. Patrick's Day? Nothing says St. Patrick's Day more than Guinness beer. I c ... More >>
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March 16, 2012
Savannah Smiles XXX-treme Cinnamon Rolls: Girl Scout Cookie Showdown
What better use for an extra case of Girl Scout cookies than a Chow Bella Showdown? In years past we've challenged our contributors to make something delicious out of Thin Mints and Trefoils. This time: Savannah Smiles. Stay tuned for more recipes and a decision from our "judge," web editor Eric Tst ... More >>
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March 15, 2012
AndyTalk: The Anatomy of a Tart, Or, I'm Not a Lazy Cook, I Just Don't Want to Go to the Store
I'm headed to a neighbor's for dinner, and I want to bring something besides a bottle of wine. I want to bring dessert. I have apples, and I tell myself that I should be able to make a pie. So what if it's only 3 apples, and I don't have any flour? I don't want to drive to the store for ingred ... More >>
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March 13, 2012
Savannah Smiles Cookie Milk Ice Cream: Girl Scout Cookie Showdown
What better use for an extra case of Girl Scout cookies than a Chow Bella Showdown? In years past we've challenged our contributors to make something delicious out of Thin Mints and Trefoils. This time: Savannah Smiles. Stay tuned for more recipes and a decision from our "judge," web ... More >>
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March 12, 2012
Redundant Lemon Savannah Smiles: Girl Scout Cookie Showdown
What better use for an extra case of Girl Scout cookies than a Chow Bella Showdown? In years past we've challenged our contributors to make something delicious out of Thin Mints and Trefoils. This time: Savannah Smiles. Stay tuned for more recipes and a decision from our "judge," ... More >>
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March 9, 2012
Savannah Smiles When Plied with Rum: Girl Scout Cookie Showdown
When challenged to use Savannah Smiles, I created a tiramisu-style dessert, aptly named Savannah Smiles When Plied with Rum. After all, liquor makes everything tastier.
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March 7, 2012
Cardamom Cookies with Slivered Almonds
Although it has limitless possibilities, cardamom really shines as the star ingredient in baked goods with a hint of almonds, pistachios, or walnuts to round out the flavor.
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February 29, 2012
No Bake Caramel Popcorn
Welcome to our new(ish) column, "Ask the Pastry Chef," by Amy Morris, a pastry sous chef at J&G Steakhouse. Have a question for Amy? Leave it in the comments section. With Caramelpalooza coming up this Friday, I'm suddenly caramel-obsessed! Can I make caramel popcorn without having to bake it? We ... More >>
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February 23, 2012
Whipping Up that Bourbon Chocolate Milkshake from Pinterest
This week I am introducing you to my new favorite Pinterest indulgence: The Bourbon Chocolate Milkshake! The first thing you'll notice about this week's Pinterest-come-to-life selection is that it kind of sounds like a dance. The second thing you'll notice is that this B ... More >>
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February 2, 2012
Lon's at the Hermosa Meet-and-Greet with Chef Jeremy Pacheco
Photo: Jennifer WoodsAji pepper-marinated royal red shrimp with garden citrus, avocado, shaved vegetables & yuzu vinaigrette We walked into Lon's at the Hermosa Tuesday evening just as the sun was setting and turning a bright orange -- while everything else on the horizon turned into one b ... More >>
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January 30, 2012
Breakfast Cookie?! That's a Trend We Can Embrace
In an effort to make Mom proud, Chow Bella's taking a good, hard look at the most important meal of the day in the form of Scrambled, a mashup of breakfast recipes, news and reviews of local restaurants serving the a.m. crowd. We were eager to jump on the breakfast cookie trend. We've seen the pr ... More >>
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December 22, 2011
Amy M.'s Snickerdoodles and Spritz Cookies
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today we bring you two recipes: Amy Morris' Snickerdoodles and Spritz cookies. Snickerdoodles! Fun to say, and delicious. These are my husband's fa ... More >>
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December 21, 2011
Nicole's Mini Pans
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: Nicole Smith's Mini Pans. Tedd Roundy Nicole's serving 'em up.Some people say, "I'm turning into my mother" like it's a bad thin ... More >>
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December 20, 2011
Claire's Chocolate Chip, Fool Proof, and Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies
Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today, we bring you Claire's Chocolate Chip, Better Than They Look (Really) Cookies. I am not a baker -- a tough fact I thought I could hide un ... More >>
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December 19, 2011
Erica's Salty Sweet Choco-Pretzel Brown Butter Bombs
Erica O'Neil Wait juuuust long enough so that you don't scorch the roof of your mouth eating one of these fresh from the oven. Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: 11. ... More >>
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December 18, 2011
Dominique's Mini Dark Chocolate Pear Tarts
If you look forward to the holidays because they provide an excuse to spend all day baking something extra special for your holiday cookie tray, you can't go wrong with these rich Mini Dark Chocolate Pear Tarts.
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December 17, 2011
Ando's Totally Ethnic Ginger Chocolate Cookies
Tedd RoundyI've never been a fan of Christmas cookies. In my experience they tend to be bland sugar cookies pressed into vaguely holiday-ish shapes and buried beneath a mountain of colored sugars. My cooking companion is Hindu and freely admits that her Christmas repertoire is fairly limited as w ... More >>
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December 16, 2011
Lauren's Cream Cheese Filled Snickerdoodles
Tedd Roundy For the past two years, my friend and I have made cookies for that long list of friends and acquaintances that don't quite make the gift list, but could never just be left out in the cold. On college student budgets, giving treats is a great way to spread holiday cheer without h ... More >>
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December 15, 2011
Jen's Aunt Bonnie's Sour Cream Cookies
Tedd RoundyIt just doesn't taste like Christmas to me without a few of my Aunt Bonnie's Sour Cream Cookies. I mentioned them last year in the Chow Bella "Jennifer Woods, What Are You Baking?" post. These cookies are really all about the frosting but the soft cookie makes that whole eating e ... More >>
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December 13, 2011
Shannon's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies
Tedd Roundy Shannon's lemon cookies.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. Today: 11. Shannon Armour's Who-Cares-About-Chocolate Lemon Crunch Sugar Cookies. I don't make coo ... More >>
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December 12, 2011
Carol's Mango-Pine Nut Rugelach
Tedd Roundy Carol's rugelach.Our latest Chow Bella showdown: a traditional holiday cookie exchange. From now through Christmas, we present Chow Bella's 12 Days of Christmas Cookies. We begin, technically speaking, with a Hanukkah treat: Carol Blonder's Rugelach It started with my fi ... More >>
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December 8, 2011
Chocolate Dessert Recipe Contest at the Hyatt Offers Winner a Spot on Compass Grill's Menu
weheartit.com We know you're digging up those recipes for prime baking season: the holidays. While you're trying to decide between Aunt Bessie's fruitcake and Grandma's Christmas pudding (side note: never go with fruitcake), think about some friendly yuletide competition offered at the Hya ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown
With the Arizona State Fair headed our way at week's end, we at Chow Bella decided on our latest challenge: Create a "fair food" that kicks it up a notch. No one dared to cook with bugs, but we did have some creative entries. Check back later this week, when critic Laura Hahnefeld will choose ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
Captain America's Stars-and-Stripes Shield Cookies
Last week, The Cooking Virgin whipped up a tasty batch of frothy, alcoholic Butterbeer in celebration of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part Two. But the Potter endgame isn't the only geek-flick to hit the big screen this summer. Comic book fans are equally st ... More >>
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June 22, 2011
Veronica Arroyo's Santa Monica Strawberries
Maya Dukmasova Santa Monica Strawberries dessert at Bourbon SteakThis week we shared our talk with pastry chef Veronica Arroyo of Bourbon Steak. Today she gives us a taste of this season's special recipe from the restaurant. "Something we have on the menu right now, it's called Santa Moni ... More >>
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June 20, 2011
Chef Veronica Arroyo of Bourbon Steak
Maya DukmasovaChef Veronica Arroyo prepares one of Bourbon Steak's signature dessertsThis week we chat with Veronica Arroyo, pastry chef of Bourbon Steak at the Scottsdale Princess. Some of you may recall her delicious contributions to Chow Bella's Caramelpalooza and Pie Social. Originally from ... More >>
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May 23, 2011
Turn a Little Head Into Dessert
Who knew something this sweet could come from a little head? What do Bart Simpson, crocodiles and President Obama have in common? All three have been memorialized as a Chia Pet -- the kitschy terracotta planter thing that sprouts a healthy green coat of the mint-related herb. Most people ... More >>
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April 11, 2011
Quick, Call a Cake Doctor! The Virgin Gets Iced
This cake is not what the Doctor ordered. After a little more than three months of following my resolution to learn how to cook, I was getting pretty cocky. After all, I'd only killed one pot and ruined one recipe thus far. So when an advance copy of "Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn's ne ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
What Is the Difference Between Caramel and Butterscotch?
Carol Blondercaramel sauce or butterscotch? Caramelpalozza is almost here and Chow Bella (if you haven't noticed) staff, contestants and judges are getting excited. Caramel brings to mind another simple to prepare, sugar-based sweet: butterscotch, associated more with nostalgic American desse ... More >>
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March 9, 2011
Caramel Tea
Illustration By Cyndi CoonWith Caramelpalooza only days away, all of us here at Chow Bella are feeling caramel crazy with excitement. So the question came up can you have a thrifty, tasty, quick caramel treat? Indeed -- and in a simple sip-it-down liquid form. Learn how to make a creamy ca ... More >>
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March 1, 2011
Melissa Barth's Chocolate-Peanut Butter Mousse and Banana Dessert
Carol Blonderchocolate-peanut butter mousse and sauted banana cake with creme fraiche ice cream Posh pastry chef Melissa Barth followed her older brother into a culinary program in high school, hit the pastry station, and found her niche. After completing the pastry and baking program at the Cu ... More >>
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February 22, 2011
Suzanne Garcia's Chocolate Cherry Almond Cookies
Carol BlonderSuzanne Garcia and her cookie counter Yesterday, Suzanne Garcia president of Chocolate Star Bakery shared the lessons she brought from a successful fashion and business background to her cookie bakery. The San Francisco native likes to keep her recipes simple but isn't afraid to gla ... More >>
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February 16, 2011
Marijuana-Infused Caramel Corn
OK- so my BadMammaJamma would always make caramel corn and we would take it to the drive in, or the regular theatre, or when we watched movies..you get the drift. BMJ, we shall call her, was a mother during the height of microwave popularity.
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February 15, 2011
Let Them Eat Cake: Sugar Cookies with Poured Cookie Icing
Carol Blondersugar cookies with poured sugar icing When we visited Barbara Gardner at Let Them Eat Cake, we didn't find the Michael Jackson Cupcake. Instead, a tribute to I Love Lucy was on display, and that is what Barbara likes to do: switch up flavors, decorations and continue to crea ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Valentine's Day Showdown: Bistro Dinner with Our Resident Chef
Jonathan McNamaraCarol Blonder with most of her Valentine's menu.Our Virgin Cook, Wynter Holden, refers to the Valentine dinner menu as a competition! In spite of the size your knife (is that from the tool shed?) Wynter, game on! And no apologies, Cyndi Coon, Thrifty Cook, we planned our menu ... More >>
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February 10, 2011
Wei of Chocolate: Flourless Chocolate Cake
courtesy Wei of Chocolatechocolate cake ingredient prep Lisa Reinhardt is the CEO and chocolatier behind Wei of Chocolate, a unique Phoenix chocolate business combining the health benefits of dark chocolate with homeopathic floral essence infusions. In our Sweet Talk with Lisa she revealed her ... More >>
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February 1, 2011
Travis Watson's Chocolate Mousse Covered Strawberries
Carol Blonder chocolate covered strawberriesYesterday in Sweet Talk, Executive Pastry Chef Travis Watson described his philosophy on the discipline and art of pastry creation and the important elements of any carefully crafted dessert. Chef Watson favors desserts that are refined and inclu ... More >>
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January 25, 2011
Shannon Dufresne's Fresh Lemon Ice Cream
courtesy of Shannon DufresneYesterday, in Sweet Talk, Shannon Dufresne, chef-owner of Crave Artisan Ice Cream gave us the scoop on her sweet tooth, creating a co-op kitchen, and why cooking from scratch inspires her. Shannon, known as the "ice cream chick" in her culinary program, likes to ... More >>
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January 19, 2011
Kookaburra: How To Make the Long-Lost Girl Scout Cookie
Carrie Wheeler The finished sort-of Kookabura. One year in the early '80s, my sister was a Brownie, my mom was the cookie chairman and there existed a Girl Scout cookie called the Kookabura which was everything I loved in a cookie. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us already this year, ... More >>
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January 13, 2011
Ibarra: Mexican Hot Chocolate
Erica O'Neil Ibarra chocolate flanked by marshmallows and cinnamon sticks. Tacos may very well be the perfect food, but let's face it, the standard Meximerican fare can get a bit stale after a while. Taco the Town is here to highlight some of the more unusual Mexican finds in the valley. T ... More >>
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December 29, 2010
New Year's Day Brunch In A Mug
Illustration by Cyndi CoonServe New Year's Day brunch in a mug -- that's right the whole thing. Clean up will be easy because all items in the dishwasher will be the same shape. This is all about economy of time. Ideas for a New Year's Day brunch in a mug after the jump....
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December 23, 2010
Michelle Martinez, What Are You Baking?
courtesy of Michele MartinezEven if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are You Eating?" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on Jackalope Ranch, this holiday season we brought you "What Ar ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
Meghan Olesen, What Are You Baking?
courtesy of Meghan OlesenEven if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are You Eating?" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringin ... More >>
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December 20, 2010
Jennifer Woods, What Are You Baking?
courtesy of Jennifer Woods Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're considering firing it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are You Eating?" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on Jackalope Ranch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringing ... More >>
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December 17, 2010
Cookie Showdown: Chocolate Chip Peppermint Sandwich Cookies
Photo: Cyndi Coon Chocolate Chip Peppermint Sandwhich Cookie Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie excha ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
Cookie Showdown: Adulterated Mother-in-Law Macaroons
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each da ... More >>
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