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ZenBaker
 
Member Since: May 2007
Cooking Level: Intermediate
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Recipe Reviews 8 reviews
Healthy Banana Cookies
These cookies were good, but need a few additions. This is a good base recipe to begin with and get creative. I did the following- 1) Added cinnamon, as suggested by so many reviewers - it's a must. 2) I added coconut flakes to half the batch and compared with/without. (1/4 cup) I think it is a lovely addition! 3) A little honey helps too. (2tbsp) * tip* these were very sticky and even though I used parchment paper, they still stuck to it. I found the key was to move to a cooling rack immediately after removing from oven. With the few additions, they've become a crowd pleaser in my home. Thanks for sharing!

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Reviewed On: Nov. 21, 2009
Cream Puffs
I have made these several times and have gotten better with each time. Ive also learned that any leftover puffs make great little sandwiches stuffed with tuna or chicken salad! A few tips I've learned, 1)Yes you must poke a hole and let them dry out completely or else they will collapse! 2)Adding 1 tbsp. vanilla or rum extract to the filling and/or the dough mixture improves and impresses. 3)Definitely put a piece of parchment paper on your cookie sheet and prevent sticking or spraying the pan. 4) Use a pastry bag to fill in through that hole you poked, easy and pretty! 5) After moving your dough ball into the mixing bowl, let it cool for 10 minutes before adding eggs (also better if they are room temp). After experimenting with the amount off eggs, I liked best, 3 whole eggs + 1 egg white. 6) Dusting with powdered sugar is a quick way to give them a "ta-dah" look. These are just so yummy and you can get very creative with the filling-They've become a favorite in our home.

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Reviewed On: Nov. 6, 2009
Chicken Piccata with Artichoke Hearts
What a very yummy dish! I did increase the wine to 1 cup and upped the garlic from 1 to 4 cloves (couldn't imagine it with less really, may up it even). Other than that, everything as written. The leftovers were great the next day. I have made this dish twice now and both times it was a crowd pleaser.

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Reviewed On: Sep. 4, 2009
 
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