Saturday, August 6, 2011

Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze

Better late than never, right? This recipe was from this last summer when zucchini was coming out of my ears!

I love, love, love zucchini, but actually do not care for it to be incorporated into a sweet bread like most people. I've never come across a zucchini bread that's made me say, "Please, please give me your zucchini bread recipe!" Well, I think that's changed since finding this recipe. I've adapted it just a bit. The original recipe is actually for a Lemon Rosemary Zucchini bread. I'm not much of a fan of rosemary, it's possibly the one herb that I could do without. I don't even have the dried stuff in my pantry. I also concocted a lemon glaze to go on the tops of the loaves. I think it came out pretty darn good. The tartness of the lemon really breaks up the sweetness of the bread. I urge you to try this the next time zucchini is in season.

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Monday, August 1, 2011

Raspberry Meringues

So pretty and light as air. If you are wanting to make some super easy meringues, give these a try. Just follow the recipe from my Lemon Basil Meringues, omit the lemon and basil of course. In it's place add 1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract and about 4-5 drops red food coloring.



Chocolate Dulce De Leche Bars

I got the recipe from Epicurious, one of my favorite sites for off beat recipes, nothing is quite the norm on that site, and I love it! I modified it by just one ingredient. Instead of using vanilla extract in the shortbread crust I opted for cinnamon to add a little bit more Latin flare. These got some really good reviews so I urge you to try these awesome bars.


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