http://www.dawnsrecipes.com Recipes I've collected, written and modified over the years. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:00:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chocolate-orgasms-83.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chocolate-orgasms-83.htm#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:02:43 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=83       There used to be a small bakery chain in my area called Rosie’s Bakery.  My favorite item from their shop was their chocolate orgasms.  They are incredibly rich, dense, fudgy brownies with a ganache-like frosting on top.  The name is no exaggeration, either.  One bite and you’ll be hooked. I was lucky enough to happen across a knock-off recipe for these decadent treats years ago.  I can no longer remember the original source.  These are so close to the original I no longer miss the bakery.  The original had walnuts, and that’s how I like them best.  You can … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/chocolate-orgasms-83.htm/feed 4 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/coffee-cake-79.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/coffee-cake-79.htm#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 12:35:38 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=79       This is a recipe my mom made frequently when I was growing up. It’s from 1949 edition of Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book. Since my mom wasn’t yet born in 1949, I’d guess that my grandmother made it for her growing up too. At least, that’s how I like to imagine it. What I love about this recipe is that I can make it at a moments notice. None of the ingredients are fancy. I almost always have everything I need on hand. It also comes together very quickly. You can throw it together in the morning, … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/coffee-cake-79.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/an-american-place-strawberry-shortcake-96.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/an-american-place-strawberry-shortcake-96.htm#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:07:44 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=96       I’ve had a version of this recipe in my archives for some time, so I don’t remember where I first saw it.  Supposedly it comes from the June 2000 issue of Parade magazine.  I’ve made a few changes to it over the years, and I always get tons of compliments when I serve it. I prefer my strawberries on real shortcake – no spongecake or angel cake for me, thank you very much.  I need something that can stand up to all that juice.  These biscuits certainly fit the bill.  I’ve been told by a neighbor that they’re better … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/an-american-place-strawberry-shortcake-96.htm/feed 3 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/individual-chocolate-lava-cakes-467.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/individual-chocolate-lava-cakes-467.htm#comments Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:13:21 +0000 Dawn http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/?p=467 What? Another lava cake recipes? Isn’t every recipe blogger doing that? Okay, okay. But this is the last part of my red-themed-anti-Valentine’s Day dinner, and I wanted to post it. There are many different ways to make this moist, delicious cake with a melty center. Sometimes the center is made separately from the rest of the cake, sometimes not. Either way, I’ve never met a lava cake I didn’t like (and that’s saying something since I’m generally not a cake fan). I found this recipe on the Ghirardelli web site. (Hey, I might as well go to the pros.) It … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/individual-chocolate-lava-cakes-467.htm/feed 2 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/meat-cake-122.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/meat-cake-122.htm#comments Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:13:22 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=122 By now many of you have seen the Meat Cake made famous by Black Widow Bakery. If you haven’t seen it yet, you must check it out. I admit my first reaction was less than flattering, but I was so impressed with her creativity! I showed my fiancé the site, thinking he’d find it as humorous as I did. You know, just another one of those jokes going around the Internet. Much to my dismay, his immediate response was, “When are you making me a meat cake?” I dragged my feet for a while, but eventually I broke down and … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/meat-cake-122.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/blueberry-streusel-coffee-cake-107.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/blueberry-streusel-coffee-cake-107.htm#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 23:20:10 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=107 Source: Penzey’s Ingredients: Cake: 2 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 16 ounces sour cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Streusel: 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 cups blueberries, rinsed and drained Directions: Preheat oven to 375°. Grease and flour a 10″ tube or Bundt pan. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Set aside. In a separate bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/blueberry-streusel-coffee-cake-107.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/creamy-raspberry-filled-angel-cake-101.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/creamy-raspberry-filled-angel-cake-101.htm#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 23:13:53 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=101 Source: Betty Crocker’s Healthy New Choices: A Fresh Approach to Eating Well Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1 package sugar-free raspberry-flavored gelatin, 4-serving size ½ cup cold water 1 pint (2 cups) raspberries 1 container (8 ounces) frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed 1 round (10 inches in diameter) angel food cake Additional raspberries, if desired Directions Pour boiling water over gelatin in large bowl; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until thickened but not set. Fold 1 pint raspberries and half of the whipped topping into gelatin mixture. Refrigerate about 15 minutes … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/creamy-raspberry-filled-angel-cake-101.htm/feed 1 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/angel-food-cake-97.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/angel-food-cake-97.htm#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 15:27:18 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=97 Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (1996 edition) Ingredients 1 ½ cups egg whites (10 to 12 large) 1 ½ cups sifted powdered sugar 1 ½ cups sifted cake flour or all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup granulated sugar Directions In an extra-large mixing bowl allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, sift powdered sugar and flour together 3 times; set aside. Add cream of tartar and vanilla to egg whites. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed till soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/angel-food-cake-97.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/banana-split-cake-92.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/banana-split-cake-92.htm#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 15:10:21 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=92 Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/banana-split-cake-92.htm/feed 0 http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/cheesecake-supreme-86.htm http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/cheesecake-supreme-86.htm#comments Thu, 24 May 2007 14:56:04 +0000 Dawn http://www.demeo-web.com/wordpress/?p=86 Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book (1996 edition) Ingredients 1 ¾ cups graham crackers, finely crushed ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup butter, melted 24 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, optional 2 eggs 1 egg yolk ¼ cup milk Directions For crust, combined crushed graham crackers, walnuts, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter. If desired, reserve ¼ cup of the crumb mixture for topping. Press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and about 2 inches up the … Continue reading →]]> http://www.dawnsrecipes.com/cheesecake-supreme-86.htm/feed 0