Monthly Archives: February 2012

Guest Post: Alton Brown’s Chocapocalypse Cookies

Posted on February 29, 2012 by sparecake

Today is the first day of the bar exam. Gross! On the plus side of bar-taking, last week my coworkers had a pizza party for me before I left, and my coworker Jeremy made these cookies. They are fabulous, so … Continue reading →

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Honey Cornbread Mufffins

Posted on February 27, 2012 by sparecake

It’s the 27th, so once again it’s time for a Daring Bakers‘ post! The Daring Bakers’ February 2012 host was – Lis! Lisa stepped in last minute and challenged us to create a quick bread we could call our own. … Continue reading →

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Sticky Asian Pork Ribs

Posted on February 24, 2012 by sparecake

I had some friends visit a few weeks ago and wanted an easy but tasty dinner I could make while I studied. I had seen this recipe earlier that week, changed it into a crock pot thing, and it was … Continue reading →

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Cookie Cutter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 22, 2012 by sparecake

Every once in a while, you need a chocolate chip cookie you can cut with a cookie cutter. Y’know, to decorate, or for ice cream sandwiches with Ovaltine ice cream. Mainly sandwiches. This here is your recipe! Ingredients: 1 cup … Continue reading →

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Ovaltine Ice Cream

Posted on February 20, 2012 by sparecake

You can get the gist of this ice cream by picturing the flavor of Ovaltine, but it’s somehow better. Ice cream-ier, I suppose. It’s pretty vital, for your future happiness, that you make it immediately! Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half  3/4 … Continue reading →

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Rabbit Stew with Dumplings

Posted on February 17, 2012 by sparecake

Heeeey once again, it’s a Jamie Oliver recipe using meats I’ve never dealt with before. I had thought that it might be hard to find rabbit, but the first butcher I called said they always have them, so… no problem! … Continue reading →

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King Cake

Posted on February 15, 2012 by sparecake

Google tells me that next Tuesday, the 21st, is Mardi Gras. King Cake is the perfect thing to make! Ingredients: Dough: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 ounces sour cream 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided into 4 tablespoons & 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

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Black Bottom Brownies

Posted on February 13, 2012 by sparecake

This is another thing I cooked with Ted, but this one takes so dang long to cool that he just brought it to me at work the next day, making him instantly my coworkers’ hero. Brownie Half: 6 ounces unsweetened … Continue reading →

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted on February 10, 2012 by sparecake

I never thought this would happen, but… I cooked with kale. And, at least with all the other things in this recipe, it was good! This makes a very filling, comforting soup, with enough for several days of leftovers. Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Cream Sandwich Cookies

Posted on February 8, 2012 by sparecake

When I first saw this recipe, I was really excited because I could actually taste what they would turn out like. If anything, the real thing was even better, despite a few changes I made based on what was available … Continue reading →

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