Coconut Cream Raspberry Filled Cupcakes

Saturday, June 29, 2013

All through my childhood I grew up with jam coconut cake and that was Dad's favorite cake.
Simple but really delicious when combined with a golden yellow or white cake, spread with jam topped with coconut.
We all loved coconut cream pie also, so I thought lets put all these flavors together! Coconut filling, golden cake, raspberry jam and shredded coconut!
Are you with me? Well here it is!


delicious golden cupcakes filled with coconut cream and raspberry



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Mock Brownie Tiramisu and The Balancing Act Tv Segment Experience

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Kraft Foods-Bakers Chocolate Blogger Recipe... by THEBALANCINGACT




Recently, I was thrilled to find out my video won the grand prize in a contest! I won television appearance on "The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV. The prize was also money and lots of Baker's Chocolate from Kraft! These were some photo's below while we practiced! A real exciting day for me. I was also so happy to have my family share this day with me, my Husband Nemo, son Curt Iffert and my brother John Colenzo were all in the audience. This was such a fun experience. I started out just thinking I would never win when I entered and then when I got the email that said I was the winner, I was shocked, I couldn't believe it! I always wanted to make my mom proud by cooking with her teachings and being this blog is dedicated to her memory and recipes ( R.I.P. Margaret Ann Fanelli Colenzo) this was a great tribute to her. She would have been so proud of this accomplishment because she has always been first and foremost my inspiration, teacher and continued motivation to do this blog, I only wish she was still here to see her cooking lives on in me. Working full time, blogging and then having won this certainly makes it all worth while! I am truly grateful to the fans and readers that made this possible by their votes.
Thank you all so much!






This is Joyce, she is the representative for Kraft Foods and bakers Chocolate. Great talking with her and sharing Baker's Chocolate history together.

                                                           Jill Balancing Acts Hair Stylist


                                                                    





My son Curt Iffert, Joyce, myself, my husband Nemo and my brother John Colenzo
                      
Thank you Kristy for being such a gracious host and to Baker's Chocolate and Kraft Company, The Balancing Act, my family supporting me and especially my voters,
 readers that made this possible,
 I really enjoyed this opportunity!

Here's the winning recipe CLICK LINK BELOW:

Mock Brownie Tiramisu

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Spinach, Peppers and Plum Tomatoes

Friday, June 21, 2013
Here is the perfect medley using tomatoes, spinach, and peppers as a side dish but also used in fillings, as a topping, and makes a delicious sandwich.

These sauteed vegetables are favorite combinations but we have several additions and substitutions below to make your next medley perfect and just what your family prefers.

Today using our medley the flavors are delicious for any brunch, lunch, or dinner, and when this to is added to scrambled eggs, even breakfast.

The best part about this easy recipe, you can pan-fry, air fry, or oven-roasted the vegetables with our instructions below.

If you're looking for a fresh vegetable side dish or filling for stuffed pizza, salad topping and so much more this will be the perfect addition to your recipe collection.

Scroll down and check out these easy cooking methods and recipe ideas on our printable recipe card at the end.


scrambled eggs with peppers, spinach and tomatoes


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Mason Jar Pies

Sunday, June 16, 2013
There is nothing easier than making your favorite flavor pie by building one using Mason Jars.

Just with a few store-bought or freshly homemade puddings, whipped cream, fruits or pie fillings, you'll be well on your way to having desserts made in minutes.

The best part about making these, they satisfy everyone and the whole family will enjoy their favorite kind of pie all built in these little glass jars.

Not only are they delicious but this will be the easiest pie you'll ever make and a fun project with the kids.

From fruit pies, and cream pies, using fresh or frozen, instant pudding or homemade, you're going to love these easy no-bake Mason Jar pies especially if you have a busy schedule!

Just scroll through our combination ideas and pick your favorite and create your own creations.




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Iced Coffee and Coffee Ice Cream Recipes

Saturday, June 15, 2013
If you love coffee-flavored anything you came to the right recipe spot! Ice coffee and Coffee Ice Cream await you today and so easy to make at home!

Brewed coffee poured over ice and adding your favorite flavorings is hardly a recipe.

Whether it be served black, flavored, or with a touch of cream, you will have the perfect iced coffee treat that is a lot less expensive than going to the pricey coffee establishments.

Really the best coffees are made from being fresh perked over coffee frozen ice cubes however in your busy schedule feel free to make it however you like from your fast coffee makers instead of freshly perked.

Coffee percolators once enjoyed great popularity but were supplanted in the early 1970s by automatic drip coffee makers.

The news has documented that French Style press coffee makers or any types of coffee makers that don't use a paper filter can slightly raise cholesterol levels so we always use a paper filter no matter what type of coffee maker it is.

Plus on that health subject, drinking large amounts of unfiltered coffee has been linked to heart disease and another reason I always use a paper coffee filter when making coffee.

Our recipes are so much more economical than stopping and get one of those frozen treats and super easy to make not to mention perfect for using up that leftover coffee!

Scroll down to our recipe card for all the delicious iced coffee recipes and delicious Coffee Ice Cream Recipe!



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Coconut Cream Pustie Pastaciotti

Sunday, June 9, 2013
Born and raised in Utica, New York, a beloved and famous treat holds a special place in the hearts of locals, visitors,s and myself when enjoying this Utica-style pastry-filled tart.

A delectable pastry creation and cherished staple in Utica's bakeries for many generations, and often found on the tables after a wonderful pasta with Sunday Sauce day these were found on most dessert tables with the espresso coffee.

There are several luscious fillings that can be added to the flaky delicious tart dough.

With its origins deeply rooted in fantastic bakeries throughout Utica, the pastry-filled tart is very popular in its culinary heritage.

The filling we have here today is coconut cream, a unique filling however such a creamy gourmet filling for this tart dough.

The most popular and original flavors are chocolate and vanilla pusties, you can find the recipe for both fillings here on my website.

Recreating recipes from my hometown became an obsession when retiring and moving away from this city of fabulous Italian foods, here is our version of Coconut Cream Pustie Pastaciotti.


pudding filled tarts with coconut cream


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Baked Cajun Chilean Sea Bass

Friday, June 7, 2013
This Baked Cajun Chilean Seabass is a White flaky buttery fish that melts in your mouth with a spicy kick Cajun-style topping.

Much of the flavor that Chilean Sea Bass is very healthy and rich in Omega-3 Fatty acids these oils aren't only delicious. .

This species of seafood is from the waters near Chile and is technically a sea bass, and the real name of this glorious fis is called a Patagonian toothfish.

Another big plus cooking this style fish is the healthy fat cooks easily and it won't toughen up like other thick fillets you've overcooked it by accident.

Scroll down to the recipe card for our step-by-step recipe instructions.


cajun baked Chilean seabass


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