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    ote An easy, breezy dessert that only requires a mini cheesecake pan. at Pinch My Salt (via Foodbeam). - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
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    Another home run hit from the fabulous Martha! Full recipe at MarthaStewart.com. - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
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    Adapted from a fabulous Martha Stewart recipe by Gourmetish. (via Becks & Posh) - Lesley Scott fashiontribes.
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    Worried about a 15 pound weight gain, and the fact that heavy pastries just don't taste that appetizing in the sticky heat of summer, Lex Culinaria concocted this clever & lighter variation on an old classic. Full recipe at LexCulinaria.com...
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    Whip up a batch & the vegan (and non-vegan) types in your life will be most grateful. Full recipe at VeganCore via Slashfood - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Fashion Sweets Sweet Tooth Desserts Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookies VeganCore...
  • Take a Break. You Deserve it, as Well as One or Five Rich Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Rich tasting & chock-full of hazelnuts. Full recipe at JoyOfBaking.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Fashion Sweets Sweet Tooth Desserts Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti Snacks Fashion Expert
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    As amazing on the palate as it is on the eyes. Full recipe & backstory at Cream Puffs in Venice - via Slashfood - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Fashion Sweets Sweet Tooth Desserts Ice Cream Homemade Ice Cream Strawberry Ice Cream...
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    Part of the genius (and gorge!) flower menu created by Chocolate & Zucchini for French Elle mag, its proper name is the much more chi chi Framboises et Violettes en Tartelette. Full recipe at ChocolateAndZucchini.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Fashion...
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    Divinely sinful, and most welcome anytime. Full recipe at Boston.com - via Slashfood - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Fashion Sweets Sweet Tooth Fallen Chocolate Cake Desserts Fashion Expert
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    The Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once food blogger recently attempted this delicious North African treat, filo dough with a filling of ground almonds and then drizzled with syrup. Full recipe & pastry triangle folding instructions at Cook (almost) Anything...
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    Tips on which frosting tips to use and all that jazz at MarthaStewart.com. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Flower Cupcakes Recipe Fashion Dessert Fashion Expert
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    After discovering that poppy seeds & chocolate enjoy a natural affinity - good news for the taste buds; less so for the size of one's booty - Lex Culinaria whipped up a batch of these cocoa, sweet milk & ricotta...
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    Yummy, yummy, yummy. Full story of soccerball-related culinary epiphany & recipe at Bakingsheet. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Oreo Cupcakes Dessert Fashion Recipe Fashion Expert
  • A Lazy Day Plum Galette that's as Easy as it is Delicious. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    During a spontaneously deadline & social-commitment free weekend, Milk & Honey found herself seduced by the overflowing bins of peaches, apricots & plums at the farmer's market - and inspired to whip up this galette. Full recipe at Milk &...
  • Chocolate Cake with a Past...What Could be More Delectable? FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    A fab recipe that started out life with an intrepid Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya who cooked it over a charcoal brazier. For the full story, check out SimplyRecipes.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Chocolate Cake Dessert Fashion Fashion Expert
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    According to the fab food blog Lex Culinaria, these beauties can even be made ahead of time, and tossed into the oven to puff back up closer to showtime. The secret? Apparently its the gazillions of teensy bubbles in the...
  • Delicious & Airy Coffee-Infused Poundcake Goes Down Well at Sunday Brunch, Grillled & Served with Berries, or with a Tasty Espresso Beverage. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    The Domestic Goddess is of the mind that the possibilites & variations are pretty much endless with this tasty multitasker. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Pound Cake Dessert Fashion Recipe Fashion Expert
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    While many ardent chocolate chip cookie fanatics argue that the classic Toll House recipe is the zenith of the genre & not to be improved upon, Milk & Honey is of a different mind. "I shall summon an analogy from...
  • Favorite Berry Cake - a Perfect Snack or Dessert. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Seven Spoons shares her fave recipe, as well as an in-depth discussion of the perfect desert-island kitchen: necessities that every well-stocked pantry & fridge should never be without. Recipe & grocery list at Seven Spoons. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Recipe...
  • Suzanne's Best Chocolate Brownies Make it Worth Your While to Incur the Wrath of the Fat Gods. Amen. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Half cake, half fudge...and 100% divine. Full recipe at Simply Recipes. - Lesley Scott (photo from cok.net) Fashiontribes Chocolate Brownies Dessert Fashion Recipe Fashion Expert
  • "Black Forest Cake" Made with Little Debbie Cakes, Store-Bought Cream Cheese Frosting & Cherry Pie Filling is Kooky but Irresistable. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Provides a walk down memory lane along with a whopping sugar high. Full "recipe" at LittleDebbie.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Little Debbie Cakes Black Forest Cake Fashion Dessert Recipe Fashion Expert
  • That Tasty, Gorgeous Brunette Calling Your Name? A Chocolate Malted Cupcake That Tastes Like a Milkshake, But is More Satisfying. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    The happy result of improving on a failed Nigella Lawson recipe. All the details are at Orangette. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Chocolate Malted Cupcakes Orangette Fashion Cupcake Recipe Dessert Fashion Expert
  • Delectable & Refreshing Lime Mousse with Raspberries is a Surefire Crowdpleaser. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    The recipe is made even tastier with asides & commentary in French by La Tartine Gourmande. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes La Tartine Gourmande Lime Mousse with Raspberries Dessert Recipe Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
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    Cooks up a super-succulent bird, with no beer taste, and almost 15 minutes faster than the conventional way - available at RedEnvelope.com The intrepid Michael at Cooking for Engineers has all the in's & out's of successful beer can chicken....
  • Hugs & Macademia Kiss Cookies Make the World Go Round. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Just try not to inhale the entire batch in one sitting. Full recipe at Cream Puffs in Venice - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Macademia Kiss Recipe Cream Puffs in Venice Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti that Brims with Mouthwatering Yumminess. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Mixing chocolate & mint is an unspeakable divine culinary experience. Treat your much-deserving tastebuds ASAP. Full recipe & commentary at Brownie Points - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti Dessert Recipe Fashion
  • Pecan Sticky Buns Involve the Trials & Tribulations of Whipping Up a Brioche Dough, but Oh What an Accomplishment. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Get the goods from the intrepid Chubby Hubby, an admittedly non-skilled baker, who tackled them nonethess...& won! The recipe & blow-by-blow is at ChubbyHubby.net - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • The Best Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Entire World? That's Quite a Promise, but Words to Eat By is Up to the Task. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Tricks of the trade involve things like creaming the butter and sugar together at the beginning, using a lower speed on the mixer, and refrigerating the dough before baking. And the result? Not only did Words to Eat By do...
  • A Cupcake a Day Keeps the Blues at Bay - it's a Proven Scientific Fact. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    The candied flowers make sure they're as good to look at as they are to scarf. Full recipe at DomesticGoddess.ca - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Cupcakes Recipe Dessert Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • At the End of a Meal, an Awful Relationship, or Just Because, a Slice of Chocolate-Peppermint Tart Hits the Spot. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Expectedly delicious served with tea or coffee, but bring on the after-dinner liquers & watch delighted onlookers swoon. Full recipe at DomesticGoddess.ca - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Chocolate Peppermint Tart Dessert Fashion Recipe Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • What Time is It? Time for a Tasty Slice of White Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake Tart. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Serve this, and watch your popularity go way, WAY up. via Slashfood.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes White Chocolate Ricotta Cheesecake Tart Dessert Recipe Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • Why Not Revisit that Childhood Fave: Chocolate Marble Cake. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Milk & Honey has the right idea reintroduing this time tested classic back into her baking repertoire. The recipe is at Milk & Honey. - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Chocolate Marble Cake Dessert Recipe Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies from the Levain Bakery are Dubbed "Legendary" for Good Reason. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    "Borderline raw" apparently, in terms of how closely they flirt with being undercooked...but well worth it according to Su Good Eats, because of the reward: soft & chewy deliciousness. The full recipe is at Su Good Eats. - Lesley Scott...
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    An interesting version dreamed up by Chef Joseph Teo of the Westin Hotel in Sydney. The full recipe is at TheWorldWideGourmet.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Pumpkin Scones Dessert Recipe Fashion Fashion Expert
  • The Rhubarb Brown Butter Almond Cake Served at the Bill Gates Dinner Party with Chinese President, Hu Jintao. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Slashfood reports that after the Seattle Times wrote about the recent dinner, what the paper was flooded with requests for was the dessert recipe. But instead of making it as an entire cake, one food blogger, Orangette, made mini cakes...
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    The catchy name comes from the formula for the main ingredients: 1 cup of butter 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 4 eggs The full recipe for this crowd pleaser is at MarthaStewart.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes 1-2-3-4 Lemon Cake...
  • Delectable Chocolate Mousse that Only Gets Better with Age. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    For a classy touch, The Worldwide Gourmet recommends serving in a martini or cocktail glass with a border of dark chocolate shavings & white chocolate chips. The full recipe is at TheWorldWideGourmet.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Recipe Chocolate Mousse Dessert...
  • As Long as It Contains Kirsch Liquor & is Covered in Oodles of Whipped Cream, your Black Forest Cake Will Turn Out A-OK. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (photo from letsgo-europe.com) The most authentic cherries for kirsch-making come from, not surprisingly, Germany's Schwarzwald. And don't forget the chocolate shavings - lots and lots of chocolate shavings. For a real deal recipe, check out TheWorldWideGourmet.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes...
  • Take Time to Savor a Delish Pecan Shortbread Bar & a Tasty Beverage. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Pecans & shortbread...a winning combo if ever there was one. Get the full recipe at MarthaStewart.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Pecan Shortbread Bars Recipe Fashion Parties + Entertaining Fashion Expert
  • Prepare Delicious Italian Dishes & Learn about Food & Wine Pairings at the...Olive Garden website?! Plus, a Chance to Win a Trip. FASHIONTRIBES BLOG
    In an effort to re-brand, the mega-chain has just launched a new website - OliveGarden.com - features: a tour of the company's Culinary Institute of Tuscany - and until May 29, you can enter for a chance to win a...
  • Petit Fours Are Simply Too Elegant to Only Eat on Special Occasions in at a Fancy Hotel. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    Things become even easier to you go with a pre-made pound cake or sponge cake from the store. Then you just add a jam filling, cut into squares, dip into melted white chocolate & top with sprinkles. Voila! The complete...
  • A Slice of Hot Strawberry Pie is Perfect for a Summer Evening - a Tried and True Recipe from the 20s. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (Photo from mymothers.com) While many a strawberry pie is served cold, it hasn't always been that way. Try it the way they did back in 1929, and make sure to pile on the whipped cream. The complete recipe is at...
  • Pecan Pralines Bring Home an Irresistable Taste of New Orleans. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    According to The Worldwide Gourmet, pralines originated in 17th century France. The chef de bouche of the Comte du Plessin-Praslin household was trying to find a way to prevent nuts from giving his master indigestion, and coating whole almonds in...
  • In the Case of Chocolate Fondue, More is More is More. Emeril's Chocolate Fondue not One but Three Ways. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (photo from bbc.co.uk) What better excuse to have your pals over than a chocolate orgy in a pot involving three pounds of chocolate, heavy cream, Creme de Mint, Grand Marnier & an array of yummy dipping items. Full recipe at...
  • Garden Party Season is Now Open. First up: Dainty & Delicious Coconut Cupcakes. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    These are pretty much perfect if you're entertaining soiree-style because - as Slashfood helpfully points out - they can be consumed while simultaneously teetering on strappy heels, quaffing a tasty beverage, and flirting or just being fabulous in your cocktail...
  • Ice Cream, Meringue & Flames: Sweet & Dramatic, Baked Alaska is a Fab & Showy Retro Dessert. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (photo from td-mat.co.jp) According to urban myth, the third president of the US, Thomas Jefferson, was one of the first to serve some version of ice cream in warm pastry at the White House - a dish which later transmogrified...
  • Yummy Chocolate Easter Eggs Hiding inside a Real Eggshell Make for a Charming Easter Treat...and Even Involve Fun Tools Like a Dremel to Create. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    One caveat though: unless you possess a little fan to speed things along, the dye can take up to 3 days to air dry. Watch Ms. Martha demonstrate how at MarthaStewart.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes Martha Stewart Chocolate Easter Eggs...
  • Cool Orange & Lemon Cheesecake for a Citrusy Twist on a Classic. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    New Yorkers pride themselves - and then some - on their cheesecake. Fuhgidabboudit. Thankfully, our English pals across the pond couldn't care less, as evidenced by this inspired take on matters by Nigel Slater from The Kitchen Diaries. For the...
  • Sugary, Buttery "English" Toffee. Who Knows its Lineage, but it Sure is a Crunchy, Sticky Bite o' Delish. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    According to Cooking for Engineers, this toffee is usually coated in chocolate & almonds, and when properly prepared, yields a mouth full of crunchy goodness. Why not whip up a batch for yourself or someone worthy? The full recipe is...
  • State of the Blogosphere: the Highlights of Online Fashion, Lifestyle & Pop Culture for the Week Ending 4/9/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
    In this week's roundup, give the gift of the 10 plagues of Egypt for Passover...as stuffed toys. Find out if you suffer from Infolust. Head north, way north, for the world's coolest marathon. Sex up your skinny jeans with snazzy...
  • Sate Your Main Cravings - Chocolate & Alcohol - with an Unusual Guinness Brownie. Odd, but Why Not? FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    According to Morning Coffee & Afternoon Tea, this unusual recipe creates a dense, cakelike brownie with a definite Guinness'y flavor which she was ambivalent about but her husband loved. "I didn't tell him they had beer in them, and he...
  • Craving that Quintessential NYC Taste: the Black & White Cookie? Making Your Own Trumps the Stale Deli Version Hands Down. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    While we might take issue with the Slash Food blog who opines that the famous two-toned Gotham pastry is one of the "best things ever to come out New York City," we certainly can't argue with their popularity. But as...
  • Sate a Sweet Tooth by Taking a Culinary Journey to the Canary Islands for a Chocolate & Banana Sponge Roll. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    "This classic of Spanish pastry, called brazo de gitano, consists of a rolled thin biscuit, a kind of sponge cake, filled with cream. In this variation, chocolate biscuit is used, an ingredient which pairs perfectly with the filling of Canary...
  • Just in Time for Mother's Day, it's "The Gallery of Regrettable Food". Yum. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK BLOG
    Once upon a time, not all that long ago, the following dishes were thought to be a good idea: Ketchup Pistachio Cake Meat Pie with Meat Crust Baked Peppers with Creamy Marshmallow Sauce Foamy Prune Whip with Cherry Gel Eggs...
  • Chocolate Torte with Passover Fudge Glaze is Completely Delicious Whether You're Passing Over or Not. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (Photo by Gentl & Hyers from marthastewart.com) CHOCOLATE TORTE WITH PASSOVER FUDGE GLAZE Using nut milk & some vegan cooking techniques, this moist and tender cake will satisfy even the deepest, darkest chocolate cravings of the non-chosen. Ingredients: 1 1/3...
  • For a Sweet Treat with No Baking Required, the Wafer Icebox Cake from NYC's Magnolia Bakery is Deliciousness Incarnate. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    "The one dessert I have great memories of us [my mom and I] making together is the chocolate wafer icebox cake—the same one that we serve at the bakery today. Apparently, while the rest of the country was slaving away...
  • State of the Blogosphere: the Highlights of Online Fashion, Lifestyle & Pop Culture for the Week Ending 4/2/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
    In this week's State of the Blogosphere, once you recover from that lost hour of sleep, enter for a chance to win free DVDs. Find out how to shop cheaply while you stay chic, and learn which is the only...
  • Carrots Improve Both Eyesight & Snack Quotient. Easy, Yummy Carrot Cake. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (Photo from theworldwidegourmet.com) This easy-to-whip-up treat takes less than half an hour of prep time & about the same amount of time to bake. To make the adorable carrot decorations, set aside some of the icing, add in food coloring,...
  • Food Porn that's as Easy on the Tastebuds as it is to Do: Magnolia Bakery's Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes with Rainbow Sprinkles. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (Photo from slashfood.com) With the cupcake trend showing no signs of abating - if anything, they're become ever smaller & more essence-of-cupcake'like is word from Slashfood - why not take a crack at crafting your own? NYC's Magnolia has enraptured...
  • Bursting with Berries & Citrusy Flavor, Lemon Raspberry Cookies that Are Both Tasty & Calorie Conscious. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo from maes.umn.edu) At 60 calories each, you can indulge & still wiggle into your skinny jeans. Recipe from Oprah.com Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter 1 cup evaporated raw cane sugar or 1/3 cup fruit syrup 1 large egg 3 large...
  • Elegant Russian Creme Custard with Decadent Raspberry Sauce to Impress Even the Most Jaded Foodies. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (photo & recipe from midwestliving.com) RUSSIAN CREME CUSTARD Luscious and smooth, this elegant dessert gets a swirl of crimson raspberry sauce that's pretty and great-tasting. The custard wows guests at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minnesota. Prep: 35 minutes. Chill:...
  • State of the Blogosphere: the Highlights of Online Fashion, Lifestyle & Pop Culture for the Week Ending 3/26/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG
    In this week's roundup of the best of online whatever, see if you agree with the 20 most important tools of all time. Check out the entire unaired episode of South Park that caused Isaac Hayes to bolt & Tom...
  • An Interesting Twist on Reese's Cups with Brazil Nuts from 101 Cookbooks. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & recipe from 101Cooksbooks.com) REESE'S CUP REMIX WITH BRAZIL NUT BUTTER As a kid Brazil nuts were the ones I always left at the bottom of the mixed nut bowl. I'm trying to make up for it now and...
  • A Mouthwatering Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe, Plus Musings on What Makes the Perfect Coffeecake...Plus Step-by-Step Pix on Actually Doin' It at the Thorough & Excellent Cooking for Engineers Website. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH BLOG
    (Photo & recipe from CookingForEngineers.com courtesy of Michael Chu). PECAN COFFEE CAKE (from Cooking for Engineers reprinted with the permission of Michael Chu) If you have an analytical mind & you like to cook, Cooking for Engineers - CookingforEngineers.com -...
  • Despite the Rich Fare, Why Don't French Women Get Fat? Veuve Cliquot CEO Mireille Guiliano Offers Some Insights. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK & BEAUTY BLOG
    Despite the fact it's been out for a while, from the Oprah show to every diet & beauty outlet, this book continues to have legs. And for good reason. While it doesn't contain hard science, a clearly-defined plan, or lists...
  • Decadent Truffle Brownies will Please Crowds of Any Age...& That's a Good Thing. A Fabulous Martha Stewart Recipe. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & recipe via MarthaStewart.com) TRUFFLE BROWNIES Makes about 1 dozen. Refrigerate, covered, for up to two days. Bring to room temperature before serving. You can also make the brownies in a buttered eight-inch square baking pan lined with foil...
  • A Family Recipe for Macaroons (Macarons?) with an Even More Delicious Family Backstory Involving a Cookie-Baking Crazy Relative Aunt Lene - from German Food Blog "Delicious Days" - FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & recipe from DeliciousDays.com) ...So it was down to my grandma, or even better, aunt Lene. If I had to name one cookie baking crazy relative, yes, it would be aunt Lene. Anyone in the family (and family to...
  • Not for the Faint of Heart: Molten Chocolate Cakes for a Serious, Possibly (or Should Be) Illegal Chocolate Fix. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo from deliciousdays.com; recipe via MarthaStewart.com) MOLTEN CHOCOLATE CAKES Serves 4; Prep time: 15 minutes; Total time: 35 minutes. You can prepare the batter through step two up to two hours ahead; refrigerate, covered. Before baking, uncover, and bring batter...
  • Mmmmmm.....Chocolate Chip Cookies. Don't Even Try to Resist, It's Futile. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo from lovescool.com) CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Three splurge items improve these quite a bit: (1) the best-quality dark chocolate chips you can find, (2) really good cookie sheets—the heavy, high-priced kind from the household section of the supermarket, and (3)...
  • St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes Are a Classier Alternative to Green Beer & Other Atrocities Against Cuisine. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & recipe via MarthaStewart.com) SAINT PATRICK'S DAY CUPCAKES The three-leaf clover, or shamrock, became linked with Ireland through the missionary work of Saint Patrick, who used its trefoil pattern to symbolize Christianity's Holy Trinity. In celebration of the holiday...
  • An Elegant Solution to a Sweet Tooth Problem: Sandra Lee's Raspberry Fondue with Meringue Cloud Hearts. Eating with One's Fingers Heartily Encouraged. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & recipe via FoodTV.com) RASPBERRY FONDUE WITH MERINGUE CLOUD HEARTS 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 (12-ounce) bag premier white morsels 2/3 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup white chocolate liqueur Meringue Cloud Hearts (recipe below) Special equipment: fondue pot...
  • For a Chocolate Jones, a Creamy "Chocolate Pot de Creme with Vanilla Ice Cream" from O, The Oprah Magazine is Just the Thing. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    (Photo & Recipe via Oprah.com) CHOCOLATE POT DE CREME WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM Deep, bittersweet chocolate custard can be prepared and chilled well in advance, which makes it the perfect dessert for an impromptu dinner party. INGREDIENTS: 4 ounces good-quality...
  • A Tasty Baked Banana Dessert From Colin Cowie Made Right on the BBQ. FASHIONTRIBES SWEET TOOTH RECIPE BLOG
    Definitely a childhood favorite. After a barbeque, when the fire is beginning to cool, is the best time to make this dessert. The fire caramelizes the butter, sugar, and rum and slowly a decadent dessert is born. I usually put...
  • Blend coffee and dessert with Irish Coffee Pie-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    IRISH COFFEE PIE 2 envelopes KNOX Unflavored Gelatine 2/3 cup cold water 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 tsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee 2 tsp. Irish whiskey 1 tsp. vanilla 1 pt. (2 cups) coffee ice cream, softened 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL...
  • Bread and butter pudding with whiskey sauce? Drink to St. Paddy's Day-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BREAD AND BUTTER PUDDING WITH BUSHMILLS WHISKEY SAUCE For the pudding: 6 T. sultanas (golden raisins) 8 T. butter, plus additional for greasing 1 lb. white bread, sliced 1 cup milk 1 C. cream 1 vanilla bean 3/4 C. sugar...
  • Cut into a shamrock cut-up cake-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    LUCKY SHAMROCK CUT-UP CAKE 1 pkg. (7 oz.) BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut Green food coloring 3 baked 9-inch round yellow cake layers, cooled 1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed 3 large gumdrops (2 green, 1 white) Green...
  • What's mor Irish thatn Bailey's In your cake-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BAILEY'S IRISH CREME BARS 1 box Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe yellow cake mix 3 eggs 2/3 cup Bailey's Irish Cream 1/3 cup oil Few drops green food coloring 1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips ¼ cup Bailey's Irish Cream...
  • Green Grasshopper Pie is a St. Patty's Day delight-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    GRASSHOPPER PIE 1 cup boiling water 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Lime Flavor Gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 2 Tbsp. green creme de menthe 2 Tbsp. white creme de cacao liqueur 2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping 1...
  • Go Irish Traditional with Irish Soda Bread-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    IRISH SODA BREAD 3-1/4 cups flour 1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar, divided 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold butter 1-1/3 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup currants or raisins PREHEAT...
  • St. Pats is fast approaching-try a pistachio cake to celebrate-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    PISTACHIO CAKE One 18-1/4 ounce yellow cake mix 4 eggs 1 cup club soda 2 boxes (3.4 ounce) instant pistachio pudding, divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 pound white pistachio nuts (walnuts or pecans will work), lightly toasted and crushed...
  • Hot Cross Buns-an Easter classic for all-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    HOT CROSS BUNS Buns: 2 ounces fresh yeast 2 cups lukewarm milk 1/4 cup honey 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced 3 eggs 4 1/2 cups high-gluten flour Spice mix, recipe follows 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 cup dark raisins 1/2...
  • Sometimes, all you need is a classic like scrumptious Tart Tatin-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    TART TATIN Caramel: 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar Apples: 8 medium (about 3 3/4 pounds) Granny Smith apples, peeled 8 ounces Puff Pastry Dough, recipe follows, or store-bought puff pastry dough To make the caramel: Have...
  • From our fave state-South Dakota-comes scrumptious SOUTH DAKOTA HONEY SUNFLOWER VANILLA ICE CREAM-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    SOUTH DAKOTA HONEY SUNFLOWER VANILLA ICE CREAM 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, beaten 5 cups whole milk 4 cups whipping cream 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, preferably bourbon Madagascar 1/2...
  • Is there Ever a Proper Time to Pass on Chocolate Bundt Cake? Probably if You Don't Recognize/Can't Pronounce the Ingredients. La Dolce Divas Investigate. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from CookingLight.com) At a recent luncheon, La Dolce Divas were distressed to discover that the store-bought chocolate bundt cake contained an ingredient list so extensive as to require tiny print & a good sized label. Knowing that cakes as...
  • You Looka So Thin. Mangia, Will Ya?! "Entertaining with the Sopranos" Has Everything You Need to be a Sicilian Crowdpleaser by Way of the New Jersey Suburbs. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK BLOG
    From Baptisms, to Communions, Confirmations, Graduations Parties, Bridal Shows, Receptions, Holidays, Birthdays & even Small Events for Women Only & Men Only, you don't have to sleep with the fishes to be a crowd-pleasing host or hostess. This helpful tome...
  • Try some sweet blintzes, courtesy of Emeril-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    SWEET CHEESE BLINTZES WITH APPLE BUTTER For the Apple Butter Topping: 3 pounds Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup apple cider 1 cup light brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4...
  • Give your sweet tooth some love with Coeur a la Creme-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    COEUR A LA CREME This creamy fresh cheese dessert is simple to prepare and requires no cooking! Although the traditional porcelain mold makes a charming heart-shaped dessert, the cream can also be drained in a large cheesecloth-lined sieve. Simply scoop...
  • Spice up your sweet tooth with ginger lemon dessert cups-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    GINGER LEMON DESSERT CUPS 1 box instant lemon pudding Cold milk, amount depends on brand of pudding, check package directions 20 to 24 gingersnap cookies 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 pint strawberries, sliced 2 pieces crystallized ginger, finely chopped, for...
  • If you are a member of the broken heart club or not, you'll love this broken heart cake-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BROKEN PINK HEART CAKE 1-1/2 cups cold milk 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling 1-3/4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping Red food coloring Decorating icing PLACE folded aluminum foil strip as divider down...
  • Need sexy Valentine Sweets-try individual Strawberry Trifles-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    INDIVIDUAL STRAWBERRY TRIFLES Marinated strawberries: 1 quart fresh strawberries, halved 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar Whipped cream: 3 cups heavy cream 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 (1 pound) fresh pound cake 1/3 cup amaretto liqueur 2...
  • Try some Southern "Caviar"-a la Paula Deen-for your super bowl party-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    PAULA DEEN'S SOUTHERN "CAVIAR" 2 (15-ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (recommended: Ro-Tel) 2 cups chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh jalapeno peppers 1/2...
  • We have all heard about pigs in a blanket-now try Hogs in a Sleeping Bag-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    HOGS IN A SLEEPING BAG 1 (16-ounce) package polska kielbasa 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed and lightly rolled out 1 egg Honey mustard, barbeque sauce or apricot jam, for serving, optional Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut kielbasa into...
  • A superbowl party sans fried mozz? I think not-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    FRIED MOZZARELLA BITES Olive oil, for frying 1 pound ball fresh mozzarella, buy a piece wrapped, not packed in water 1 pound fresh smoked mozzarella, found in the specialty cheese case 1 cup all purpose flour 2 eggs 1/3 cup...
  • Mini Choco-Footballs are delish for the big game-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHOCOLATEY FOOTBALL BITES 6 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1/2 tsp. vanilla 4 cups POST Cocoa PEBBLES Cereal White decorating gel MICROWAVE chocolate, corn syrup and butter in large microwaveable...
  • Think Ice Cream is too Vanilla? Think Again-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM 9 cups sweet cream ice cream base* 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon lemon concentrate 3 cups buttermilk 6 1/2 ounces high-quality cheesecake chunks 3 1/2 ounces graham cracker pieces, broken 10 1/2 ounces blueberry sauce...
  • Need a cool party trick? Try Fish in a bag-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    SEABASS BAKED IN A BAG Tin foil 2 pound whole sea bass Sea salt Black pepper Fennel tops Handful basil 1/2 red onion thinly sliced Bay leaves Olive oil 2/3 lemon, juiced 2 ounces butter Ask your fishmonger to gut...
  • Go ape for a banana Pudding Napoleon-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BANANA PUDDING NAPOLEON Banana Pudding: 1/2 cup milk, plus 2 cups 1/3 cup sugar plus 3 tablespoons 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk 1/4 cup cornstarch 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 4 firm, ripe bananas...
  • Loving the British cuisine? Try some Fish Pie-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    FANTASTIC FISH PIE The whole fish pie thing is one of the most homely, comforting and ?moreish? dinners I can think of. This is a cracking recipe, which does it for me. 6 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch...
  • An old cupboard fave, Chex can be sweet too-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHEX MUDDY BUDDIES 9 cups Chex cereal 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar Directions: Pour cereal into large bowl; set aside. In 1-quart, microwave-safe bowl...
  • Looking for super light? Try some Island Ceviche-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    ISLAND CEVICHE WITH PICKLED ONION 1/2 pound pompano fillets, or other firm white fish fillet 1/2 pound bay scallops Vegetable oil, for coating Kosher salt and pepper 3 ounces fresh lime juice, about 3 limes 1 medium solo papaya, halved...
  • Pretend sweet is healthy with Cranberry Maple Apples-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CRANBERRY MAPLE BAKED APPLES 8 apples, cored and peeled halfway from top 3 cups cranberry nectar 1/2 cup grade A maple syrup 1/4 cup unbleached fine sugar 1 TB fresh-squeezed lemon juice, (not bottled lemon juice) 1 tsp organic vanilla...
  • Tuna for lunch? This ain't your grade school sammy-a delish Pan Bagnat-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    PAN BAGNAT 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 baguette, approximately 16 to 18 inches long 12 ounces canned tuna packed in oil...
  • Apple Fritters will float your boat-we promise-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    APPLE FRITTERS WITH CARAMEL DRIZZLE 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus 1/2 cup 1 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 1/2 cups water 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract...
  • We love the Arctic-Arctic Char that is-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    ARCTIC CHAR IN SALT CRUST WITH SAFFRON AIOLI 1 fresh arctic char, about 3 pounds 1/4 bunch chives 4 sprigs fresh Italian parsley 4 lemon slices 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3 egg whites 1/2 cup cold...
  • Craving Asian-try Monkey Rolls-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    MONKEY ROLLS: BANANA SPRING ROLLS WITH SPICED CHOCOLATE SAUCE 1 cup chocolate syrup 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon chile powder 16 sheets (6-inch diameter) rice paper circles* 4 cups warm water 4 bananas, halved lengthwise, and then across 1...
  • Sunset Fish Skewers? Warm up your winter with some sunny foods-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    SUNSET FISH SKEWERS 1 pound firm white-fleshed fish (such as shark, swordfish, halibut, mahi mahi, or ono), cut into 1-inch cubes Sunset Marinade, recipe follows 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch squares 1 bunch green onions, cut into 1-inch...
  • Go back in time With a Chocolate Wafer Whipped Cream Roll-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    50's CHOCOLATE WAFER WHIPPED-CREAM ROLL 2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons orange liqueur 48 chocolate wafers, recipe follows Cocoa or cookie crumbs for dusting Chocolate Wafers:...
  • Want your starch? Try Russet Wrapped Rockfish-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    RUSSET-WRAPPED ROCKFISH WITH DAIKON RADISHES WITH HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE Russet-wrapped Rockfish: 4 rockfish fillets, 6 ounces each 4 russet potatoes, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise Vegetable oil, for frying Salt and freshly ground pepper Horseradish cream sauce, recipe follows Bring...
  • Ice Cream Cones? Not really-try Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CAKE ICE-CREAM CONES 1 box favorite cake mix 1/2 cup cold water 2 eggs 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon cooking oil 24 flat-bottomed ice cream cones Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cake mix and 1/2...
  • Want that comforting winter feel? Try baked fish with pumpkin risotto-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    BAKED FISH WITH TOASTED COUSCOUS PUMPKIN RISOTTO 4 mahi mahi, tilapia or halibut steaks (6 oz each) 1 tsp olive oil 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste Preheat...
  • Love Linzer Tarts? Try adding chocolate-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHOCOLATE LINZER TARTS 21/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour 1 cup finely ground almonds 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Scharffen Berger sweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp baking powder. 3/4 cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/4 cup organic milk 1 cup raspberry...
  • Know Someone Who is Nutty About Peanut Butter? Encourage Them to Have it for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook. FASHIONTRIBES GIFT BLOG
    Filled with recipes for every meal, snack & munchie attack, it's also packed full of fun factoids, nostalgia, and even has a foreward by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Available at ILovePeanutButter.com - Lesley Scott Fashiontribes The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook...
  • Salty and delish, Salt Crusted Rockfish is scrumptious-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    SALT-CRUSTED ROCKFISH WITH ARUGULA Rockfish: 1 (3-pound) whole rockfish, scaled, with fins removed (known in Spanish as Besugo) Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh rosemary Leaves from 2 sprigs fresh thyme 4 pounds coarse sea salt Water, as needed Freshly ground...
  • Go Retro with 70's Fig Nortons-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    70's FIG NORTONS Dough: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/8 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cool unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 eggs Filling: 1...
  • A little bit of the tropics on your table-Coconut and Cashew Red Snapper-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    KEY WEST CASHEW CRUSTED RED SNAPPER WITH COCONUT RUM SAUCE 4-8 ounces skinner red snapper filets 1 1/2 cups crushed cashews 1 cup egg wash with two eggs and 1 cup milk 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1...
  • Double Gingerbread Squares are a spicy yummy winter treat-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    DOUBLE GINGERBREAD SQUARES 1 TB ground ginger 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 2 cups unbleached all purpose white flour 1 tsp non-aluminum baking soda 1/3 cup melted butter or canola oil 1/4 cup...
  • MMM...crispy and tasty-Crispy Sable with an assortment of sides will fill your tummy-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    CRISPY SABLE WITH ORGANIC MIZUNA AND QUINOA SALAD 1 cup quinoa, rinsed* and drained 2 cups fish or vegetable stock 1 TB extra virgin olive oil 1 cup red and yellow diced bell pepper 1/4 cup finely diced leeks 1/4...
  • Mardi Gras comes early with a yummy "King" cake-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    MARDI GRAS KING CAKE 1/2 cup warm water (110 to 115°F) 2 packages active dry yeast 2 tsp sugar 31/2 – 41/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 1 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp cardamom 1 tsp lemon...
  • No fried food ever? Please. Traditional Fish and chips should hit the spot-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons fine salt, plus more as needed Two 12-ounce bottles beer, lager-style preferred 2 pounds center-cut cod fillet (scrod), trimmed and bones...
  • Lighten up your sweet tooth with some cloud puffs-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CLOUD PUFFS Vegetable or canola oil, for deep-frying For the pate a choux: Generous 1/2 cup water Pinch salt Pinch granulated sugar 1/2 orange, zest grated 1/2 lemon, zest grated 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed 1/2 cup bread flour...
  • Fast easy fish? Try Plate Cooked Fish Paillard with tons of spices-Fashiontribes From The Heart Blog
    PLATE COOKED FISH PAILLARD WITH GINGER, GARLIC AND TOMATOES Use sturgeon and garnish the center of the cooked fish with a tablespoon of spiced crabmeat, cooked fish in green goddess mayonnaise, or preserved tuna in sour cream mixed with ancho...
  • Stuffed Red Peppers - a Scrumptious Recipe that's Perfect for Sharing, or Keeping Entirely to Yourself. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    RAW GURU'S STUFFED RED PEPPERS via RawGuru.com Ingredients: 2 red bell peppers (cut into sections) Filling: 1 cup soaked sunflower seeds 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes 1 stick of celery 1/2 tsp. each of cayenne powder, paprika, basil, oregano, and garlic....
  • Rice for Dessert? Sure-Try Sticky Rice with Coconut Sauce-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    STICKY RICE WITH COCONUT SAUCE This simple dessert is what the Thai would call a "sweet snack." Dessert is not a popular course in Thailand because of the heat and humidity, but they do enjoy a light treat such as...
  • Fish is Delicious-especially as a taco-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    GRILLED FISH TACOS WITH THAI SLAW Fish Marinade 1/2 cup tamari 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 juicy limes) 1/4 cup water 1 TB red chili paste 2 garlic cloves 1 TB honey 1/4 cup coconut milk 2 lbs mahi...
  • RawGuru.com's Tri-Layered Cake. A Raw Food Recipe to Take Care of a Sweet Tooth. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    RAW GURU'S TRI-LAYER CAKE at RawGuru.com Crust: 2 C Pecans 3 drops lemon zest or zest of 1 lemon ¼ t salt Blend until butter-like. Option: 1 T coconut oil. Spread evenly in a spring-form pan. Care-amel 1 C walnuts...
  • Scrumptious and Fluffy-Black and WHite Chocolate Mousse Should handle all your cravings-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BLACK AND WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Dark mousse: 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1/2 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks White mousse: 6 ounces white chocolate 1/2 cup creme fraiche 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks...
  • Spice up your Fish Repertoire with Shanghai style Sweet and Sour Fish-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    SHANGHAI STYLE SWEET AND SOUR FISH For the Fish: 1 (2-pound) whole sea bass or yellow fish, scaled and eviscerated 1/2 cup Shaoxing cooking wine (Chinese rice wine) 2 tablespoons minced fresh, peeled ginger Vegetable oil, for frying 2 cups...
  • Enjoy a Crisp Watercress & Spinach Salad Doused with Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes & Mango Ginger Dressing. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    QUINTESSENCE CRISP WATERCRESS & JUICY SPINACH SALAD WITH MIXED FIELD GREENS, KALAMATA OLIVES & DRENCHED WITH MANGO GINGER DRESSING at Raw-q.com Ingredients: Watercress Spinach Mixed Field Greens Chopped Tomato Sliced Cucumber Tart Kalamata Olives Sweet Spiced Mango Ginger Dressing Dressing:...
  • Go Sweet and Light(ish) with Sweet Mascarpone and Berries with Marsala-Fashiontribes Swet Tooth Blog
    SWEET MASCARPONE AND BERRIES WITH MARSALA 2 cups mascarpone cheese 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon orange or lemon zest 1 package ladyfingers 1 pint strawberries 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 cup Marsala wine Beat cheese,confectioners' sugar and citrus zest until...
  • still shedding the holiday pounds? Try Salmon and Tartar in Puttanesca Coulis-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    ROAST SALMON AND TARTAR WITH PUTTANESCA COULIS The Salmon "Mignon": 2 cups garlic cloves 2 cups canola oil 4 (2 1/2 to 3-ounce) pieces salmon fillet (no skin, no fat) 1 tablespoon roast garlic oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon...
  • Satisfy those sweet dreams with Cinnamon Pecan Twists-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CINNAMON PECAN TWISTS 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup pecan pieces 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (9 1/4 by 10-inch) sheet puff pastry, thawed (about 9 ounces) 1 large egg, beaten Combine sugar, pecans, and cinnamon in a mini-chopper...
  • Feeling fishy? Try Italian inspired Tilapia with Citrus Bagna Cauda-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    TILAPIA WITH CITRUS BAGNA CAUDA 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 teaspoons 4 anchovy fillets, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil leaves 1 teaspoon lemon...
  • A Raw Ravioli Alternative Recipe from Gorgeous Raw Food Chef Leslie Bega. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from WeLikeItRaw.com) LESLIE BEGA'S RAW STUFFED RAVIOLI WITH SEED & NUT CHEESE from Greenchefs.tv The cheese in this recipe a non-dairy nut base cheese made in the blender. Also, whenever possible, try to use Organic Ingredients. Ingredients: Turnip Shell...
  • Turn your upside down cake perceptions Upside down with a blackberry version of the classic-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BLACKBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE 21/2 cups fresh blackberries 11/2 cups rice flour 1 cup tapioca flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 11/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 3 eggs (2 egg yolks and 3 egg whites) 1/3 cup canola...
  • You can't diet everyday-Stuff your mouth with a stuffed burger as a treat-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    STUFFED BURGERS WITH GORGANZOLA AND SMOKY BACON 1 lb ground beef 4 oz bacon 3 TB Gorgonzola cheese sea salt ground black pepper Serve on our fresh baked hamburger rolls with thick sliced tomatoes, red onions and classic potato salad...
  • Enjoy Breakfast While You Stay Raw with a Delish Grawnola & Almond "Milk" Alternative from Michelle at FromSadtoRaw.com. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from WhatDoIKnow.Typepad.com) MICHELLE'S GRAWNOLA at FromSadToRaw.com Ingredients: Oat Groats (soaked overnight) Cashews, Pecans, Almonds, Walnuts (soaked and dehydrated) Sunflower Seeds (soaked and dehydrated) Cinnamon Nutmeg Vanilla Honey or Date paste (date paste is just dates processed with water) Preparation:...
  • Keep trim and tasty with a lucious fruit crisp-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CRISPY TART WITH FRESH FRUIT Approximately 2 pounds classic puff pastry, recipe follows (or frozen) Pastry cream, flavored, recipe follows 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, tempered Assorted fresh fruit, sliced Confectioners' sugar, for...
  • Balance Card Cravings and Weight Loss with a Brown Rice and Apple Salad-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    BROWN RICE AND APPLE SALAD 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 Granny Smith Apple, diced 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped 1/2 cup walnut pieces 1 cup cooked chicken, cubed 3...
  • Live light with Star ANise blackberries paired with lemon sorbet-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    STAR ANISE BLACKBERRIES WITH LEMON SORBET 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 star anise 1 teaspoon lemon juice, juice of 1 wedge 1 pint blackberries 1 pint lemon sorbet 8 Piroline cookies or other wafer style dessert cookies In...
  • Shed your holiday funk with a hearty, healty chopped salad-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    CHOPPED SALAD WITH FETA, CHICKPEAS AND PITA CROUTONS 1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet or hot paprika 3 (6-inch) pita breads with pockets Kosher salt 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar...
  • Sink Your Teeth Into Raw Jamaican "Jerky" Made with Avocado Instead of Meat or Tofu - a Raw Food Recipe from RawGuru.com. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from Agronomy.UCDavis.edu) JEREMY SAFRON'S JAMAICAN SPICE CUBES from RawGuru.com This recipe is in the style of Jamaican jerk baked tofu using avocado instead of tofu, using firm yet ripe avocado and a special cutting style. Ingredients: 3 Avocados 1...
  • Satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping off the pounds with Apple Chips-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    APPLE CHIPS 6 tablespoons confectioners' sugar 2 Granny Smith Apples Apple Preheat oven to 225 degrees and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar evenly onto lined baking sheets. With a mandoline or other...
  • Black Bean Hummus-a light and delicious meal for dropping the holiday poundage-Fashiontribes Recipe Blog
    BLACK BEAN HUMMUS 2 cups cooked black beans, drained 1 tsp ume vinegar or 2 tsp lemon juice (or to taste) 1/4 cup tahini 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 1 tsp cumin hot pepper sauce (to taste) 11/2 TB...
  • Raw Food = Gorgeous. Check Out Raw Foodies Like British Raw Food Goddess Shazzie For Proof Positive. One of Her Tasty Raw Food Salad Recipes. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    Shazzie Before & After Going Raw. Wow. SHAZZIE'S WARM FEELING INSIDE SALAD from Shazzie.com This salad is such comforting one, it will make you glow! Ingredients: 1 lettuce 1 or 2 fennel bulbs (depending on size) 1 red onion 1...
  • Need a sweet but not the calories? Apple-Cranberry Sauce will do ya!-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    APPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE 1 (16 oz.) bag Michigan cranberries (about 4 cups) 4 Michigan apples, cored and unpeeled 1 orange, peeled 2 cups Michigan sugar 1 (3 oz.) package orange-flavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups boiling water Process cranberries, apples and...
  • Love your carbs but need to drop those holiday pounds? WHole WHeat Pasta with Pecorino and Swiss Chard is a yummy solution-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    WHOLE WHEAT SPAGHETTI WITH PECORINO CHEESE AND SWISS CHARD 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 bunches Swiss chard, trimmed and chopped (about 14 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices 1/4...
  • I Want Candy...a Candy Floss Tart Yummy Smoothie, That Is. A Raw, Tasty & Good-Fer-Ya Recipe. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from Fallingstar.net) SHAZZIE'S CANDY FLOSS TART from TheVegetarianSite.com This is such a sugar pink color, it glows! But don't mess with the sweet sugary vixen lurking at the bottom of this drink -- she might just turn around and...
  • Chewy, yummy Rice Krispie Snowmen-Rachel's Sweet Tooth Resolution: Snow Critters for a joyous New Year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    RICE KRISPIE SNOWMEN 3 Tablespoons Butter 1 Package Regular Marshmallows 6 Cups of Rice Krispies Cereal Decorate the Snowmen: Red Shoe String Licorice Frosting Gell in a tube (green or red) Little Mint Chocolate Candies Red Hots (Get these by...
  • Had enough fried food? You still need some Oliebollen-Dutch New Year's Dnuts-For Good Luck-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    OLIEBOLLEN --Ingredients 1 lemon 1 sour apple* 500g flower 75g raisins* 1/2litre milk 20-25g fresh yeast (or one small package which is 7g here) 50g chopped candied peel* 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon --Preparation -Wash the...
  • A Creative & Veggie-Laden Take on Curry with Raw Food Chef Paul Benhaim's Thai Hemp Curry. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from RawGuru.com) THAI HEMP CURRY Curry: ¼ cup red pepper or mild chilli, diced 2-3cm ¼ cup cauliflower, finely grated ¼ cup broccoli, grated 1 tbsp Sweet potatoe, diced 1-2cm 1 cup kale or other greens, chopped 1 carrot,...
  • Marshmellow Snowflakes-each one is different-Rachel's Sweet Tooth Resolution: Snow Critters for a joyous New Year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    MARSHMELLOW SNOWFLAKES 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin(each 1 scant tablespoon) 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1. Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line...
  • Hoppin' John fullfills your quest for good luck in the New Year with Black Eyed Peas-A New Year's tradition-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    HOPPIN' JOHN 2 cups dried black eyed peas 6 cups water 3/4 cup onion -- chopped 1/4 cup celery -- chopped 2 pounds ham hocks 1 cup brown rice -- uncooked 1/4 teaspoon pepper Soak peas in the 6 cups...
  • RawGuru.com Has Seen Into My Soul...and It's Craving Chocolate! A Supereasy Raw Chocolate Mousse Recipe. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG.
    ALEX MALINSKY'S RAW CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Ingredients: 2 bananas chopped 2 tbs. ground cacao nibs 1 tbs. avocado oil 1-2 tbs. agave nectar Preparation: Put everything in a vitamix and blend till smooth. Add a little water if needed. Chill or...
  • Glistening Peanut Butter Snowballs? YUMMMM!!Rachel's Sweet Tooth Resolution: Snow Critters for a joyous New Year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    PEANUT BUTTER SNOWBALLS 1 1/2 cups peanut butter 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners’ sugar 1 package (12 ounces) white chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening confectioners’ sugar or edible glitter for dusting...
  • Toshikoshi Noodles- a symbol from Japan also called Year End Noodles-wioll bring luck into your house this New Year-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    TOSHIKOSHI SOBA (YEAR-END NOODLES) Per 1 large bowlful: About 60 g / 2 oz. dried soba noodles basic dashi stock soy sauce mirin, or mix sake and sugar Toppings such as kamaboko, spinach leaves, egg Green onions, finely chopped Shichimi...
  • Cabbage is a Cancer-Bustin' Superfood & It Also Makes a Mighty Fine Coleslaw. RawGourmet.com's Pressed Red Cabbage Caraway Slaw Recipe. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from FotoSearch.com) PRESSED RED CABBAGE CARAWAY SLAW A highly flavored dish that can also be prepared using Asian sauces and different vegetables. It will keep 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Ingredients: 6 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (about 1/2...
  • Sweet scurrying chocolate mice are a great Rachel's Sweet Tooth Resolution: Snow Critters for a joyous New Year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHOCOLATE MICE Yield: about 10 mice 4 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate 1/3 cup sour cream 1 cup finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup sliced almonds Small candies of your choice for...
  • Cabbage is a sign of prosperity-gorge on New Years Cabbage Rolls for some wealth and health this new year-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    NEW YEAR'S CABBAGE ROLLS 2 tablespoons oil 3 to 4 cups chopped onion 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped bell pepper 6 pounds ground beef 6 pounds ground pork 4 cups cooked rice 4 eggs 1 10 ounce can...
  • Perfect for a Wintery Eve: a Tropical & Exotic Mango Gazpacho Recipe from Rawganique.com. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    CHEF TOUCH JAMIKORN'S "A TOUCH OF FIRE" MANGO GAZPACHO This is a soup that will unleash whatever dormant passion you have so take care when putting it on the menu! Perfect for heat lovers and enthusiasts of the tropics. Ingredients:...
  • Cute, coconut-y Snowman Cupcakes-Rachel's Sweet Tooth Resolution: Snow Critters for a joyous New Year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    SNOWMAN CUPCAKES 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow or white cake mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix 2 containers (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting 4 cups flaked coconut 15 large marshmallows 15 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups Small red candies...
  • Figgy Pudding (yes, we sang the carol too) is a traditional New Years Food you can't miss-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    FIGGY PUDDING WITH CUSTARD SAUCE A traditional English steamed pudding served during the Christmas holiday. This version calls for butter and shortening instead of suet, a solid white fat from the loin and kidney regions of meat animals. 1/2 cup...
  • Melt in Your Mouth Fudgy Goodness - a Raw Recipe by the Rawsome Rhio. FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from FromSadToRaw.com) RHIO'S X-TASTY FREEZER FUDGE Ingredients: 2 cups pecans (soaked 1/2 hour) 1 cup dates, soaked and pitted 3/4 cup Coconut Cream (recipe below) 6 tbsp. raw carob powder 3 to 4 tbsp. raw honey (or to taste)...
  • Traditional fried foods bring Hanukkah luck-try sweet Soofganiot, or fried donuts, for a sweet evening-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    SOOFGANIOT Tools: 6-Point Star Cutter Ready-To-Use Decorator Icing Disposable Decorating Bag Tip: 230 Ingredients: Blue, Yellow Sprinkle Decorations 1 can (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup, approximately, strawberry or raspberry pastry...
  • For a wholesome, hearty holiday breakfast, dig into some Eggs Benedict-Fashiontribes Food blog
    LOBSTER EGGS BENEDICT Hollandaise sauce: 1 stick (4 ounces) butter, sliced 4 egg yolks 1 lemon, juiced Lobster roe (orange immature lobster eggs, availability depends on the luck of the lobster) 1 tablespoon butter 1 (1 1/2 pound) lobster, cooked...
  • Attention Shoppers! Persimmon Season is Now Underway. Why Not Try a Tasty Persimmon Salad with Fennel Recipe? FASHIONTRIBES RAW FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from GrownInCalifornia.com) PERSIMMON SALAD WITH FENNEL The two main types of persimmons are Hachiyas and Fuyus (about 98% of the persimmons sold in the U.S. are grown in California). Hachiyas are oval with a teardrop shape, while Fuyus are...
  • Peppermint Bark will add some bite to your families holiday..err...Bark-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    PEPPERMINT BARK Makes 2 1/4 pounds or one 11-by-17-inch sheet If you don’t have a double boiler, use a metal bowl set over a pot of simmering water. 2 pounds white chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces 12 large candy canes...
  • Try a Spicy Side Dish with Celery Root and potato mash with horseradish-definitely not your typical mashies-Fashiontribes Food blog
    CELERY ROOT AND POTATO MASH 2 celery roots (about 1 1/2 pounds each), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 teaspoon salt, plus kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,...
  • Try a traditional Hanukkah Cookie-yummy, fruity Rugelach-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    RUGELACH 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2-pound unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 9 tablespoons 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed...
  • Beef Rib Roast with Horseradish Cream Sauce is holiday tradition at it's best-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    BEEF RIB ROAST WITH HORSERADISH CREAM SAUCE A slow-roasting method that makes for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicious roast. Serve with a horseradish cream or pan gravy. 7–9 lb prime rib roast sea salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste...
  • A "Pure" Mojito Raw Food Recipe Courtesy of Pure Food & Wine's Sarma Melngailis & We Like It Raw. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    PURE MOJITO from PURE FOOD & WINE (from Dhru Purohit's fabulous raw food blog WeLikeItRaw.com) Serves 2. Ingredients: 1 big handful mint leaves 1 cup lime juice 1/4 cup agave nectar 1 cup sake 1 cup ice cubes 1 cup...
  • It's Cookie time!!!-Cookies for every day before Christmas and Hannukkah-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    GINGERBREAD MEN AND DREIDELS Notes about the recipe: Whether you're decorating a tree, a room, or a table during the holidays, these long-lasting cookies bring sparkle, color, and the feeling of warmth that no storebought ornament can provide into your...
  • Entertain healthfully with Terra Cotta Spaghetti Squash-it's vegan approved-Fashiontribes food Blog
    TERRA COTTA SPAGHETTI SQUASH 1 medium spaghetti squash For the filling: 2 tsp olive or corn oil 1/2 cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeño chili, seeded, minced 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained well...
  • Banana Bread pudding-A warm and hearty sweet treat-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BANANA BREAD PUDDING 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 cups day-old white bread, such as French or Italian, cut into 1-inch cubes (toast if fresh) 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 4 large eggs 1 cup light brown sugar 1/2...
  • Brighten up your day with a French dessert straight from...Disney Land?!?!?!?-Fashiontribes Sweet tooth blog
    CHOUX FRITTERS 1/2 c. butter or margarine 1 c. water, boiling 1/4 tsp. salt 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour 4 eggs 4 cups vegetable oil granulated sugar Melt butter in boiling water. Add salt and flour and beat vigorously. Remove...
  • Struffoli, an Italian Christmas tradition, will bring sweetness to your new year-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    STRUFFOLI 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 egg yolks 1 egg 1 lemon, zested 1 orange, zested 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon limoncello 4 cups canola oil, for frying 2 cups honey 1 lemon, zested and juiced Confectioners' sugar,...
  • Tapas Week: Jaime Oliver (aka The Naked Chef) whips up a quick, easy and spicy Chickpea Morrocan Flatbread-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    CHICKPEA MOROCCAN FLATBREAD A very quick bread to make as it only needs one prove. Great for filling with salad, salsas and grilled meats, and especially tasty cooked on barbecues. Also great served with all the tapas recipes. 1 basic...
  • Raw Food Doesn't Have to Mean No-Bread-For-the-Rest-of-Your-Life. With a Dehydrator & a Little Patience, You Can Enjoy the Next Best Thing. Rhio's Rockin' Raw Recipe for Rye "Pretzels" - FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from CalliesCandy.com) RHIO'S RYE PRETZELS from RawFoodInfo.com Ingredients: 4 cups sprouted rye 2 cups sprouted sunflower seeds 1/2 cup soaked or sprouted caraway seeds 1 tbsp. onion powder 1 tsp. Celtic sea salt Preparation: Measure all ingredients into a...
  • Bite into chewy, yummy Torrone-Italian Nougat Candy-for the holidays-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    TORRONE 3 oz. honey 3 oz. sugar 3 egg whites 1 lb. shelled almonds 1 cup shelled hazelnuts, lightly toasted 3 oz. candied orange and citron, or 1 1/2 oz. pistachio nuts 2 lemons large wafer sheets 6 tbs. water...
  • Tapas Week: Fried Artichokes are a traditional Tapa-and a totally delicious one, too!!-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    FRIED ARTICHOKE 4 artichokes olive oil salt 2 cloves of garlic a few slices of Serrano ham (optional) lemon juice Prepare the artichokes by removing the outer layers leaving only the tender middle part - cut of the rough stalk...
  • Have an Almond "Milch" Shake - Not Only Decadent, But Actually Good For You. A Raw Food Recipe Made from Almonds, Bananas & Dates. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    Almond Banana Milch-Shake from Rawganique.com This is Chef Touch Jamikorn's all-time favorite dessert and for good reason, too, as it's hard to get tired of this crowd pleaser. Without exception, every visitor to Deer Meadows Manor goes for a second...
  • Budino al Cioccolato is a chocolate lovers paradise-the rich Italian Dessert is Chocolate Pudding at it's best-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    BUDINO AL CIOCCOLATO 8 3/4 oz. slices of Panettone 5 tbsp. butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup bitter cocoa 1/3 cup flour Pinch salt 2 1/3 cups milk 1/2 cup orange liqueur Cut the Panettone in small cubes. Put the...
  • Tapas Week: Garbanzos Y Chorizo, or Chickpeas and Sausage-Spicy, Saucy and perfect for a small bite-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    GARBANZOS Y CHORIZO 2 TB Nuñez de Prado olive oil 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 cups (cooked) garbanzo beans, drained 1/2 lb sliced spicy chorizo salt, to taste ground black pepper, to taste In a large sauté pan,...
  • Rock 'n Roll Cabbage, Anyone? Have Seconds! Rawganique.com's Raw "Twist & Kraut" Recipe Will Have 'Em Clamoring For More. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    Klaus's Twist & Kraut from Rawganique.com This one is sure to be the life of the party! Your guests will be talking about Twist & Kraut long after their visit. Easy to prepare (especially if you already have Thai Nam...
  • Fake Your Way to Culinary Fabulousness with "The Silver Spoon" - Italy's Cooking "Bible" for the Past 50 Years & Finally Translated & On These Shores. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK BLOG
    Since it was first published in 1950, Italy's version of The Joy of Cooking has been a bestseller and it's easy to see why: over 2000 recipes emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients - most all of which are available at a...
  • Need something sweet with your coffee? Try Italian Favorite-Biscotti-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHOCOLATE DIPPED BISCOTTI 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon orange zest 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips...
  • Tapas Week:As long as you have no shellfish allergies, Garlic Shrimp is a delicate and delish little plate-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    GARLIC SHRIMP 1 pound uncooked shrimp, shelled and deveined 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon Spanish paprika 1 tablespoon minced fresh coriander Salt Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, preferably...
  • Sugar not your fix? Italian Pepper Cookies, or Taralli , will satisfy your cravings-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    TARALLI 2 ½ tea. active dry yeast 1 c. dry white wine, warmed (NOT HOT!) or warm water ½ c. olive oil, at room temperature 3 3/4 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour 1 tea. salt 1 ½ tea. fennel seeds OR...
  • Tapas Week: Crabby Fritters-Yum-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    CRAB FRITTERS 5 green bananas, peeled 1 pound taro root, peeled 1/2 cup flour 1 quart water 1 teaspoon salt 1 red pepper, diced small Vegetable oil, for sauteing and frying 1 onion, diced small 1 (10-ounce) can whole tomatoes,...
  • Vegetable Curry for the Non-Curry-Cooking Inclined. A Delish Raw Recipe That'll Make You Healthy, Wealthy & Wise...Well Healthy at Least. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    Sam and Danny's Veg Curry Feast from RawCommunities.com Ingredients: Marinade 1 part soy sauce 1 part water 1 part olive oil crushed garlic, grated ginger, cumin, coriander, chilli, turmeric to taste Veg Feast Cauliflower, courgettes, mushroom, aubergines Preparation: Mix together...
  • Inject some chic into your winter eating with French Macaroons a la Martha Stewart-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    FRENCH ALMOND MACAROONS Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook Makes about 30 sandwich cookies INGREDIENTS Swiss Meringue Buttercream 4 large egg whites 3 sticks (1-1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temperature, cut into tablespoons 1-1/4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Macaroons...
  • Heat up the Traditional Northeastern way-With Hearty New England Clam Chowder-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER 3/4 ounce salad oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 cup diced celery 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced onions 1/2 teaspoon basil 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 gallon clam stock...
  • Raw Foodies Are Sometimes Known to Crave a Little Comfort Food. This Waistline-Preserving Raw Recipe for Eggplant Lasagna Soothes Body & Soul. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from Rawfood.Meetup.com) Eggplant Lasagna from AliveFoods.com Ingredients: 1 medium to large eggplant 2 cups water 1/4 cup nama shoyu, or tamari sauce 1 tsp. sea salt Preparation: Cut eggplant thinly lengthwise. Marinate in water, nama shoyu, or tamari sauce...
  • Need to bring cookies to a swap? Try Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel cookies-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT PINWHEEL COOKIES 1 batch Sugar Cookies, recipe follows 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint candies Divide the dough in half and...
  • Try a kooky concoction-Jerusalem Artichoke Soup-warm, creamy and yummy-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    JERUSLEM ARTICHOKE SOUP 2 lb Jerusalem artichokes 6 c Chicken broth 1 c Cream 1 c Thinly sliced green onions Salt/pepper to taste 2 T Minced fresh dill Scrub Jerusalem artichokes and cook in simmering water 30-40 minutes, until tender....
  • Maybe It's Not Shining Outside, But Inject a Little Sunshine into Your Day with a Raw Recipe for Sunflower Rolls From David Klein's "Living Nutrition" Site. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    (Photo from KSIRawFoods.com) Sunflower Rolls by Katherine Dichter from LivingNutrition.com Ingredients: 1 tomato, chopped 2.5 cups of germinated sunflower seeds (soaked 8 to 12 hours, then sprouted 1 day) Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp. dulse flakes 1 sm. zucchini,...
  • Try an Italian Christmas Tradition-yummy Panettone-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    PANETTONE 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 3 egg yolks 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 1 hour and drained 2 oranges, zested 2...
  • Classic tomato Soup is a delicious, liquidy standby-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    TOMATO SOUP 3 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 large potato, peeled and grated fresh basil leaves 2 - 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 1 tablespoon...
  • Creamy Chocolate Mint Pudding that's Actually Good For You. Lesley Bega's Raw Recipe - Enjoy it For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner...and, yes, Dessert. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    (Illustration from FotoSearch.com) Raw Chocolate Mint Pudding by Lesley Bega from GreenZones.org This recipe by Leslie Bega is Quick, Delicious, and Good for you. This pudding is so good, you will want to have it for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,...
  • Coconut Snowflake cookies-a winter wonderland in your mouth-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    COCONUT SNOWFLAKE COOKIES 11/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour 3/4 cup fine unsweetened coconut 3/4 cup oatmeal, coarsely ground in a blender 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup rice syrup 1/4 cup...
  • A tangy combo of Butternut Squash Soup and Parsnip Soup will keep the chill away on cold winter days-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    The following is the first of 2 soups that are to be served together... Butternut Squash Soup 1 (1 1/2 pound) butternut squash, peeled seeded and rough chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black...
  • How About Some Cream of Cauliflower Soup for Lunch, Dinner or a Light Snack? And the Best Part - It's a Raw Recipe, So It Doesn't Even Need to be Heated. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    Cream of Cauliflower Soup from RawGuru.com Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower 2-3 cups water 1/2 cup cashews or pine nuts 2 tbs. lemon juice Sea salt to taste Put everything in a high speed blender and blend till thick and smooth....
  • Apple-Cranberry Kissel? Yeah, we like the name too...-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    APPLE CRANBERRY KISSEL WITH SWEET SOUR CREAM 5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped 2 cups cranberry juice 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 tablespoons potato starch 1 cup cold water 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/4...
  • Warm your belly with Alton Brown's Leftover Baked Potato Soup-Fashiontribes Food Blog
    LEFTOVER BAKED POTATO SOUP 3 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 cups finely diced leeks 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic 6 cups chicken stock, hot 4 large leftover baked potatoes, halved. pulp scooped out and put through a ricer 1 1/2 cups...
  • Got Milk? With this Tasty Nut Milk Recipe from "Raw Food/Real World" by Matthew Kenney & Sarma Melngailis, You'll Never Miss the Real Thing. FASHIONTRIBES FOOD BLOG
    Cinnamon Maple Pecan Milk from Raw Food Real World Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans, soaked for 2 hours or more 3 1/2 cups filtered water 1/4 cup maple syrup (If you don't want to use maple syrup, which isn't strictly...
  • Get All Glowy While You Fine Dine with Recipes from "Raw Food, Real World" by Celeb Chefs Matthew Kenney & Sarma Melngailis. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK BLOG
    Yes all the recipes are raw, but make no mistake, if you've been fortunate enough to dine at Pure Food & Wine - the authors' NYC raw food boîte - you'll know that their version of raw isn't even in...
  • Looking for a fruity fix? Try some Pineapple with nutella-and unusual yet yummy combo-Fashiontribes Sweet Tooth Blog
    GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH NUTELLA 2 pineapples, peeled, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and core removed 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (recommended: Nutella) 6 tablespoons whipping cream Olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped...
  • Christmas Mini Muffins-A Festive way to add to a christmas gathering-Fashiontribes Recipe Blog
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