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Black Bottom Banana Bars

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:49:46 -0500

Comments: I made these vegan with margarine and egg replacer. Wow, they were really really good! I added chocolate chips to the bottom and it rocked! This is a nice change from a brownie. In fact, it was the texture I like from a brownie, maybe I should just make the bottom bit and call it a day!

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Jelly Donut Cupcake

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:27:45 -0500

jelly donut cupcake

Jelly Donut Cupcake

Source: Veganomicon

Comments: I had no shortening and cupcakes were mandatory at our work potluck. I was tired, and I crammed 2 dozen into the oven. Note to self: don't ever do that again. Half of them burnt. I'm sure this is a fine, and probably excellent recipe when the bottoms aren't charred! Haha! They were easy to make, and the coworkers didn't care about the bottoms. The charred bits peeled right off with the wrapper. Next time...no shortcuts. Also, I need an oven thermometer! My second batch is always "well done" because of the heat, and I'd like to know how much hotter it gets.

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Apple Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:24:41 -0500

apple-peanut butter-caramel bars

Apple Peanut Butter Caramel Bars

Source: Veganomicon

Comments: I don't learn. Some days (well, this was the same weekend I made the rice crispie things) I just can't get things to gel. This time it was the graham cracker crust. Totally fell apart. And I had cut into it. And it was a gift. My inlaws aren't into "omg pretty" stuff, so they didn't care that the bottom was all over the place. In fact, I heard they tipped it into a bowl and chowed down. I wasn't a huge fan but I'm not in love with peanut butter and fruit. The husband however asked for a repeat performance. Sure...as soon as I can get a damn crust to stick together, or keep it in the pan!

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:21:33 -0500

peanut butter chocolate bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Source: The Joy of Vegan Baking

Comments: Made these for the 4th of July. I was disappointed that they fell apart and were not solid enough. Honestly the Chocolate Rice Crispy Squares I made were better, but these were excellent right out of the fridge. There were devoured, and I had none to take home so I take it they were a hit. There were leftovers of everything else ;) I'd probably make them again because I like the chocolate and pb seperated, but I'd add more to the crispies so that they stick together. I knew it wasn't enough when I was doing it, but tried to trust the recipe.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Bars

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:46:56 -0500

strawberry rhubarb bars

Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Bars

Source: RecipeZaar

Comments: Wow, these turned out great! Of course I subbed margarine for the butter, that was easy. I also made more of the filling than called for, and that was a good choice. I love rhubarb so I was a little put off that it was dominated by the strawberries, but it just means that next time I'll not do a 50/50 split! DH has told me these have to go on the regular rotation, and he doesn't like strawberries.

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Dried Fruit Focaccia

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:28:41 -0500

dried fruit focaccia

Dried Fruit Focaccia

Source: My Sweet Vegan

Comments: I can't believe this turned out. Well, not the photo, but that's besides the point. I used TJs mixed dried fruit, and then topped it off with cranberries. I think the main issue is that it smelled yeasty when eating it, maybe I didn't dissolve the yeast properly or something. But I was happy it worked! I took it to work and they gobbled it up. I still have some left, it makes a HUGE batch. No joke. HUGE.

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Peanut Butter Scones with Chocolate Glaze

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:25:58 -0500

peanut butter scone

Peanut Butter Scones with Chocolate Glaze

Source: My Sweet Vegan

Comments: So very good. Not sweet at all, in fact it only has 2 T of sugar in the scone recipe. Guess I'm used to them a bit more sweet, but it was definitely a breakfast hit. The glaze got squished (this was taken the morning after I baked them) so it looks kinda odd.

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Peanut Butter Cookies

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:22:32 -0500

peanut butter cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Source: Have Cake Will Travel

Comments: OH yeah. So good. However, I think the liquid listed isn't enough for me, and the dough was a bit too crumbly. Now this would have been avoided if I added another T of almond milk or something, but ya, I didn't. I just needed something to bitch about because Celine's recipes kick so much ass I feel bad saying the exact same thing all the time ;) Haha. They are damn tasty though!

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Better Banana Nut Muffins

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:33:38 -0500

better banana nut muffins

Better Banana Nut Muffins

Source: My Sweet Vegan

Comments: I need to make every single recipe in this book. So I started with recipe #1: these muffins. Rehydrated banana chips for texture and my DH loved them. I made them texas sized, so I got 6. I added walnuts and since I don't like walnuts I didn't get a taste myself. Perfect for breakfast and they don't need to be warm to be appreciated.

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Coconut Cashew Truffles

nobody@vox.com(asynja) — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:28:30 -0500

coconut cashew truffles

Coconut Cashew Truffles

Source: Recipezaar

Comments: Holy wow these kick ass. I made these and my regular truffles with tofutti cream cheese for work, and these were definitely preferred. I added some coconut extract in the truffle mixture and rolled them in toasted unsweetened coconut. They took a bit to set up enough in the fridge to roll, but well worth the wait. All I have to say is: don't make these, they make me look like a goddess and I don't wanna share ;)

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