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Nutty Blondie Gone Bananas

This recipe is not your typical blonde brownie recipe. See for yourself. Lots of nuts with a banana twist. Makes 1, 13 x 9 pan – cut into small squares Ingredients with the directions along the way…the easy way to do it. Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 13 x 9 baking pan with non-stick spray. Cream the following 5 ingredients in a standing mixer for 4 – 5 minutes. Scraping down sides 1/2 way: 1/2 stick butter, room temperature 3 oz Almond paste 2 bananas, over ripe preferred 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar Add [...]

By Joanne|2015-02-22T05:23:38-05:00February 22, 2015|Baking|Comments Off

Hazelnut Brownies with Macadamia Crunch

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Why not dedicate deliciously decadent brownies to your honey? A recipe dedicated to all you Nutella fans, Claudia…you’re first my list. *By the way, click on the link and discover another mouth watering Nutella Brownie recipe from Claudia. I’m almost 100% sure you’ve used Nutella to make brownies before but just in case you haven’t seen this recipe, it’s right here, ready to knock your nutty socks off. Makes 1 8 x 8 pan, cut as large or small as you like. *Be forewarned! These are good so double up now before everyone [...]

By Joanne|2013-02-04T07:36:24-05:00February 4, 2013|Baking|6 Comments

CNYEats A Taste of Utica Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars

You might be looking for Gelati and Lemon Ice posted by Pat DeCarlis on page 195 of our book A Taste of Utica. Since I made Gelati and Lemon Ice earlier in the year, I’ve skipped Pat’s recipe, although if it were summer time and the temperature outside was pushing 80, I would be enjoying Pat’s delicious cooling concoctions. I’ve provided links for my earlier versions found below and opted to make everyone’s favorite Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars. First, Gelati and Lemon Ice links: Gelati Florentine Clone and Lemon Ice, click on the links. Brownie Bottom Cheesecake Bars You will [...]

By Joanne|2012-12-09T14:16:39-05:00December 9, 2012|Taste of Utica|Comments Off

Cycling 61 miles and Vegan Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies

Great day yesterday. When I was done with my run, Ted decided we should go visit his brother in Syracuse. The kicker is that Ted wanted to bike out there, 46 plus miles (him NOT me). Remember that Ted had escorted me on my run and done some looping around. He biked 26 miles early in the morning now he wanted to do another 46?!! Ted asked for an hour and a half head start which allowed me to get a few things done. Since I felt good, nothing was sore and everything seemed in working order after my long [...]