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Hummingbird Cupcake Recipe
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Cupcakes So Good They'll Make You Hum

Last week my sister hosted a Summer cocktail party that doubled as a birthday celebration for two friends.
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Last week my sister hosted a Summer cocktail party that doubled as a birthday celebration for two friends. Since I've been known to make birthday cakes in the past, she asked me if I could do two cakes for the party. Immediately I began to worry: baking and assembling two cakes requires a lot of time. Just as I was starting to panic, I remembered the ingenious invention that is the cupcake! Each birthday girl could get her own minicake topped with a candle. Inspired by our slideshow of unconventional cupcake recipes, I decided to make hummingbird cupcakes. A native to the South, hummingbird cake is a cream cheese-frosted white cake with crushed pineapple, coconut, mashed bananas, and walnuts mixed into the batter. It's sweet, moist, fruity, crunchy, creamy, and divine — quite simply, it's everything you want in a cupcake. Although the pineapple topping is extra work, it's worth it. The cupcakes wouldn't be the same without the feathery juicy dried pineapple. To take a look at the recipe I used, read more

Recipe For Fig, Banana, and Almond Butter Panini
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'Wich of the Week: Fruit and Nut Butter Panini

I'm finally getting around to paying my respects to National Panini Month, while also fulfilling a sandwich promise I made to myself not long ago.
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I'm finally getting around to paying my respects to National Panini Month, while also fulfilling a sandwich promise I made to myself not long ago. After being disappointed by The Sentinel's pork and fig sandwich that didn't actually contain figs, I pressed together this panino before fig season bids its sad farewell.

When I came up with the "fruit and nut" idea, I thought: this could be terrible. But thanks to this morning's discovery of the perfect bread — a seeded raisin roll from a nearby bakery — the panino turned out to be one of my favorite creations! I love warm nut butters, and even with the fruit, this sammie isn't to sweet. Serve it for lunch or breakfast, and get the recipe now.

Do You Wash Bananas Before Eating Them?
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Do You Wash Bananas Before Eating Them?

Ever since I heard that you should wash bananas and other fruits before peeling them, I can't eat a banana without giving it a rinse first.
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Ever since I heard that you should wash bananas and other fruits before peeling them, I can't eat a banana without giving it a rinse first. Considering all of the hands and surfaces that the fruit comes into contact with, I'd hate to transfer any of those germs from my hands to my food. How about you?


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Mural Meal: Anna Banana Pancake

Nothing gets my daughter more fired up for breakfast than funny pancakes.
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Nothing gets my daughter more fired up for breakfast than funny pancakes. Whether it's Mickey Mouse pancakes or chocolate chip flapjacks, she's ready to dip into syrup and dive right in with excitement. Adding a little fruit to the dish helps to provide more nutrients and vitamins she would miss if just eating the batter as is. To see what is in this morning muse, read more

Go Bananas For Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites
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Go Bananas For Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

Every so often I come across a simple recipe and wonder — why on earth didn't I think of that?!
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Every so often I come across a simple recipe and wonder — why on earth didn't I think of that?! While browsing a recent issue of Bon Appétit, this was the case with frozen chocolate-dipped bananas. Frozen chocolate banana Popsicle are a fave, but, with their variety of toppings, these bites are even better!

The banana bites are quick to make and once the dipping and coating starts, things get messy. Kids would have a great time preparing them.

Toasted hazelnuts, shredded coconut, crushed creme-filled cookies. and chocolate covered pretzels were my toppings of choice. Be sure to remove the bites from the freezer at least 10 minutes before serving, so the frozen banana can slightly soften. If you have extra candy from Easter lying around, melt it down or crush it up to get started on your own scrumptious banana bites! For the recipe, read more

Would You Rather Eat a Hot or Cold Dessert?
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Would You Rather Eat a Hot or Cold Dessert?

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Emeril Lagasse's Frozen Bananas Foster Bombe Recipe For Mardi Gras
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Celebrate Mardi Gras With a Frozen Bananas Foster Bombe

Browsing the Food Network site, I was thrilled to find Emeril Lagasse's play on the New Orleans classic Bananas Foster.
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Browsing the Food Network site, I was thrilled to find Emeril Lagasse's play on the New Orleans classic Bananas Foster. This decadent take on the dessert combines bananas, ice cream, rum, and chocolate mousse into a frozen bombe. It would be the ultimate ending to any Mardi Gras celebration.

Since the dessert is frozen, make a day in advance to allow enough time to completely freeze. The final step of flambéing the banana topping will surely impress your guests.

Each bite is a delightful combination of crispy caramelized bananas, creamy chocolate mousse, and delicate banana-flavored ice cream. If you want to pull out all the stops with this fabulous flambé, read more

Cocoa Roasted Turkey Recipe From Rachael Ray
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Monday's Leftovers: Cocoa-Roasted Turkey

Still craving all things chocolate?
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Still craving all things chocolate? You're in luck — the aphrodisiac takes on well with savory dishes like this recipe for cocoa-roasted turkey. For a Caribbean twist, rub leftover turkey thighs with a blend of cocoa and salt. The result is a crisp-skinned turkey imbued with a dark, roasted flavor. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility: If you're feeling wary of peanuts these days, sub in chopped cashews or pine nuts. Want more fiber? Use brown rice instead of white rice. To make this dinner tonight, read more

Reader Recipe: Hummingbird Cake
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Reader Recipe: Hummingbird Cake

Since a few of my friends have birthdays in February, I've been browsing all over the web in search of a birthday cake that fits my mood.
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Since a few of my friends have birthdays in February, I've been browsing all over the web in search of a birthday cake that fits my mood. I found it, of course, right underneath my nose in the Kitchen Goddess group. TeamSugar regular celebrity_soup took a hiatus from posting recipes, but has been back and on a cake-making frenzy, as demonstrated by her delectable desserts. Case in point: This opulent hummingbird cake, which I've definitely added to my birthday cake list. To see the recipe, read more