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Frozen Rainbow Chiffon Cake: Someone Attempted it!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by swellkid recipes

You may remember this infamous cake that nearly wrecked me.  Well, despite my warnings, blog reader Julia, not only attempted it, but made it successfully!  In my original post (following) I stated that I would send a prize to anyone … Continue reading →

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Brennan’s Infamous Frozen Rainbow Chiffon Cake – DO NOT ATTEMPT!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is one of my most popular posts- Happy Birthday Brennan! This cake is amazing.  This cake is beautiful.  It’s like eating sorbet, but light and fluffy, like a cloud.  This cake will move people to sing your praises.  People … Continue reading →

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A Bridal Shower Tea (a great Gazpacho recipe too!)

Posted on August 2, 2013 by swellkid recipes

I recently had the honor of hosting a bridal shower for my lovely cousin, Brooke.  For her outdoor wedding she is featuring ferns rather than flowers.  I decided to go with a forest theme for the shower.  I made the … Continue reading →

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Spring Garden Deviled Eggs

Posted on March 31, 2013 by swellkid recipes

These beautiful little blooming deviled eggs are fully edible.  Wild violets are a terrific addition to salads or cakes.  Why not use them to decorate deviled eggs?  Be sure they haven’t been sprayed with any chemicals before picking.  Use chives … Continue reading →

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Caramelized Corn and Shallots

Posted on January 5, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is a terrific side dish and my new favorite way to serve corn.  No, corn isn’t in season right now, but my kids love it.  Frozen corn is an acceptable alternative.  This recipe comes from a really fun cookbook … Continue reading →

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Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies

Posted on November 28, 2012 by swellkid recipes

These are my favorite cookies to make for the holidays.  They are sophisticated enough to give as gifts, yet they are a simple drop cookie; no frosting or decorating needed.  They also freeze extremely well once they are baked.  The … Continue reading →

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Summer Berry Cake

Posted on September 2, 2012 by swellkid recipes

This is one of those show-stopping desserts that makes everyone happy.  It’s light and not too sweet, the whipped cream pairing perfectly with the berries.  It looks great, and tastes great.  This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook- … Continue reading →

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Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Posted on April 10, 2012 by swellkid recipes

I thought that canned pineapple was the best way to make a pineapple upside down cake.  That’s how everyone does it right?  I guess I thought fresh pineapple would be too tough, or just too much work.  It was so … Continue reading →

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Fondant Carrot Patch Cake

Posted on January 2, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Happy Anniversary!  Swellkid is one year old today.  In honor of this milestone I am reposting my most popular recipe: For my son’s 1st birthday I made a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.  I have wanted to make a … Continue reading →

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Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies

Posted on December 19, 2011 by swellkid recipes

These are my favorite cookies to make for the holidays.  They are sophisticated enough to give as gifts, yet they are a simple drop cookie; no frosting or decorating needed.  They also freeze extremely well once they are baked.  The … Continue reading →

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