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Dessert Recipes

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    October 29, 2010

    Brewed for Battle: Russian Imperial Stout

    Jonathan McNamaraThis week's collection of Russian imperial stouts.​At what point does one elevate from merely drinking beer to being a full-on beer snob? Answer: when you feel compelled to tell other people what to drink. And the inevitable result of this peculiar ailment is the beer argument ... More >>

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    November 1, 2010

    3 Recipes for Leftover Halloween Candy

    Bit-O-Honey bites.​After the Butterfingers and Snickers are long gone, there sit the dregs of the Halloween pillowcase. Those undesirable confections that linger after all of the coveted candies have been eaten: Bit-O-Honey's, candy corn and other generic sweets that lie at the bottom of the bag w ... More >>

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    November 2, 2010

    Sara Oliver, What Are You Eating?

    Sara Oliver​Sara Oliver The jeweler and artist has an art opening on Friday, November 5 at Sweets and Beats. Hanging on the walls will be about 120 drawings and mixed media pieces all under $20, plus there will be Tammie Coe cupcakes and a free show by Doctor Dinosaur from Tucson. Her jewelry lin ... More >>

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    November 2, 2010

    Karl Boerner of Karl's Quality Bakery

    Carol BlonderChristine, Karl and Stephanie Boerner​ "Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." Whoever first uttered those words was wise, indeed. In the sweet spirit of Top Chef's dessert-only challenge series, Chow Bella's treating you to a profile of a Valley dessert chef each week. This week: Kar ... More >>

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    November 3, 2010

    Karl Boerner's Strassburger Cookies

    Carol Blonder Strassburger Cookies​Yesterday, in Sweet Talk, Karl Boerener of Karl's Quality Bakery shared some sweet memories of his apprenticeship in Europe and journey to Phoenix . Today we bring you Karl's recipe for Strassburger cookies, a delicate butter and almond cookie, delici ... More >>

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    November 16, 2010

    Brady Breese's Cocomint Cookie

    Carol Blonder Cocomint Cookies​Right in time to feed the holiday cookie exchange frenzy, Brady Breese of Urban Cookies shares his Cocomint cookie recipe. Lucky for us we found Shaun, Brady's wife and business partner, handing out cookie samples Saturday, at The Local First Fall Festival. We ... More >>

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    November 17, 2010

    Pilgrim Cookie

    Illustration by Cyndi Coon​With Thanksgiving upon us -- and knowing that some people are already pie'd out -- we figured that making some cookies for your guests to snack on post dinner would be a good idea. Sticking with the pilgrims, these cutie cookies serve the sweet tooth and the theme ... More >>

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    December 2, 2010

    Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

    Carol Blonder Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen​You know what gifts to get for your significant other and the rest of the family. What to do about co-workers, holiday hosts, teachers, coaches, and neighbors? Try a treat from your kitchen, easy and delicious, a tasty memory that will please ev ... More >>

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    December 3, 2010

    Brendan McCaskey, What Are You Baking?

    courtesy of Brendan McCaskey​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 you ... More >>

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    December 6, 2010

    Kelly Fair, What Are You Baking?

    ​ Even if your oven sits cold all year, chances are you're consideringfiring it up, right about now. As a holiday twist on our "What Are YouEating" feature on Chow Bella and "What Are You Wearing?" on JackalopeRanch, for the next few weeks we'll be bringing you "What Are YouBaking?" Complete w ... More >>

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    December 8, 2010

    Basic Dough Makes Cookies 15 Ways

    Illustration by Cyndi Coon​ Have you been invited to yet another cookie exchange this holiday season? Racking your brain on which recipes to make? What if you could make just one batch of dough and then add in different things to make variations off of the basic recipe? Guess what? You can!  ... More >>

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    December 10, 2010

    Can You Solve My Cookie Conundrum?

    Carol Konyha's Holiday Cookies Carol Blonder​Why do all of my cookies come out hard as rocks? Made "chewy" snicker doodles this weekend and they turned out like crackers. What am I doing wrong? A little difficult to determine where you went wrong without being in the kitchen with you while ... More >>

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    December 14, 2010

    The 10 Best Cocktails for Your Holiday Party

    ​Party season is full swing and the best way to make your holiday party a hit is to serve the best drinks in town. We have compiled a list of our favorite cocktails based on holiday desserts. Pick one to serve as a signature drink or stock up and try them all! ​1. Sugar Cookie Martini - ... 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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    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 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 21, 2010

    Meghan Olesen, What Are You Baking?

    courtesy of Meghan Olesen​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 bringin ... More >>

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    December 23, 2010

    Michelle Martinez, What Are You Baking?

    courtesy of Michele Martinez​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, this holiday season we brought you "What Ar ... More >>

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    December 29, 2010

    New Year's Day Brunch In A Mug

    Illustration by Cyndi Coon​Serve 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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    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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    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 25, 2011

    Shannon Dufresne's Fresh Lemon Ice Cream

    courtesy of Shannon Dufresne​Yesterday, 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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    February 1, 2011

    Travis Watson's Chocolate Mousse Covered Strawberries

    Carol Blonder chocolate covered strawberries​Yesterday 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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    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 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 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 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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    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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    March 9, 2011

    Caramel Tea

    Illustration By Cyndi Coon​With 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 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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    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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    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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    June 20, 2011

    Chef Veronica Arroyo of Bourbon Steak

    Maya DukmasovaChef Veronica Arroyo prepares one of Bourbon Steak's signature desserts​This 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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    June 22, 2011

    Veronica Arroyo's Santa Monica Strawberries

    Maya Dukmasova Santa Monica Strawberries dessert at Bourbon Steak​This 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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    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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    October 12, 2011

    Cheesecake Choco-Berries: Fair Food Showdown

    Johnathan McNamara Fair food belongs on a stick! Cheesecake-filled chocolate-dipped strawberries. 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, bu ... 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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    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 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 15, 2011

    Jen's Aunt Bonnie's Sour Cream Cookies

    Tedd Roundy​It 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 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 17, 2011

    Ando's Totally Ethnic Ginger Chocolate Cookies

    Tedd Roundy​I'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 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 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 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 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 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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    January 30, 2012

    Breakfast Cookie?! That's a Trend We Can Embrace

    Jennifer Woods​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 ... 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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