{"id":59495,"date":"2009-12-02T10:03:54","date_gmt":"2009-12-02T15:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2009\/12\/bites-from-other-blogs-119\/"},"modified":"2009-12-02T10:03:54","modified_gmt":"2009-12-02T15:03:54","slug":"bites-from-other-blogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/59495","title":{"rendered":"Bites from other Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2006\/07\/cooking-school-shortbread\/\">Shortbread<\/a> is a simple cookie that is a staple on many <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2005\/11\/seasonal-shortbreads-peppermint-and-chocolate-covered-espresso-bean-shortbread-cookies\/\">holiday cookie<\/a> plates. <a href=\"http:\/\/savour-fare.com\/\">Savour Fare<\/a> uses a shortbread base for <a href=\"http:\/\/savour-fare.com\/2009\/12\/01\/gourmet-unbound-1-skibo-castle-ginger-crunch\/\">Skibo Castle Ginger Crunch<\/a>. The gingery base is topped with a layer of ginger fudge and a sprinkle of crystallized ginger. The finished treat is cut into bite-sized pieces, perfect for snacking when you&#8217;re in the mood for a spicy, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth treat.<\/li>\n<li>I can&#8217;t get enough of caramelized onions, their sweet and savory flavor is one of the most delicious things out there. This is why<a href=\"http:\/\/onceuponaplate.blogspot.com\">Once Upon a Plate<\/a>&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/onceuponaplate.blogspot.com\/2009\/11\/focaccia-with-caramelized-onions.html\">Focaccia with Caramelized Onions, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cracked Black Pepper and Thyme<\/a> caught my eye &#8211; although I must admit I might have shortened the name to just the onions and bacon. The recipe is easy to make, with a simple yeast dough for the base. All you need to do is prep the topping ingredients and you&#8217;ll have an absolutely delicious pan of focaccia to enjoy.<\/li>\n<li>Pumpkin pie is good on its own, but a little extra oomph can make an ordinary pie into something special. <a href=\"http:\/\/thewholekitchen.blogspot.com\/\">The Whole Kitchen<\/a>&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/thewholekitchen.blogspot.com\/2009\/11\/pumpkin-pie-with-gingersnap-crust-and.html\">Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust and Meringue<\/a> has a crisp and spicy crust made with molasses-rich gingersnaps and ground almonds, that really adds a nice contrast to the creamy pie filling. Even better, this pie looks very special 0ccasion-worthy because it is topped with a tower of toasted meringue.<\/li>\n<li>Looking for something to do with that unused jar of <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2009\/07\/what-is-dulce-de-leche\/\">dulce de leche<\/a> in the pantry? The <a href=\"http:\/\/closetcooking.blogspot.com\/2009\/11\/dulce-de-leche-apple-pie.html\">Dulce de Leche Apple Pie<\/a> at <a href=\"http:\/\/closetcooking.blogspot.com\/\">Closet Cooking<\/a> might be just the thing. The dulce de leche adds a rich caramel flavor to the pie, and creates something of a thicker sauce than you might otherwise find in an apple pie. <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2007\/09\/the-best-apples-for-making-pie\/\">Tarter pie apples<\/a> would make an especially nice contrast to the sweet dulce de leche.<\/li>\n<li>Overripe bananas usually lead to a <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2009\/11\/coffee-chocolate-chip-banana-breads\/\">banana bread<\/a>, or perhaps a <a href=\"http:\/\/bakingbites.com\/2009\/04\/whole-grain-banana-cake\/\">banana cake<\/a>. Another good use &#8211; and a little more interesting than the usual fare &#8211; for them is in a batch of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honeyandjam.com\/2009\/11\/banana-bread-yeasted-waffles.html\">Banana Bread Yeasted Waffles<\/a> that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.honeyandjam.com\/\">Honey and Jam<\/a> recently tried. These waffles have all the flavors that you would expect from a more traditional banana bread, but the addition of yeast (and an overnight rise) gives them a light and fluffy texture that you won&#8217;t find in the quickbread. Plus, bananas go well with maple syrup and waffles are a good excuse to break out a bottle!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shortbread is a simple cookie that is a staple on many holiday cookie plates. Savour Fare uses a shortbread base for Skibo Castle Ginger Crunch. The gingery base is topped with a layer of ginger fudge and a sprinkle of crystallized ginger. 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