One of our readers wrote and asked if the peanut butter brownie cupcake recipe could be baked in an ice cream cone. Very nice idea. So we whipped up a batch. Worked perfectly. We think this would be a great idea for a birthday party or for the kids at the next family reunion. And this is such an easy recipe, you can whip up a batch of cones in no time.

With the kids out of school and family parties, you can't have too many cookies. We took two of our favorite kid-friendly cookie mixes and packaged them together--Country Farm Snickerdoodles and Chocolate Sugarsnaps. This week, you can have these mixes for free with your $25 order. Now you can whip up cookies in a hurry. Better yet, get the kids to help.

We're always on the lookout for desserts that go well in the summer. A cool, tart lemon meringue pie on a hot summer day is one of those. This recipe is for a Royal Lemon Meringue Pie. What makes it royal? It's got a bit of orange juice and a touch of cream in the filling. This recipe belongs in your collection.

Note: This is a practice recipe from American Baking Essentials, Course 201, Lesson 2. If you are not receiving these free lessons, get them now.

We probably bake more biscuits in the summer than in the winter. They are quick and easy and they satisfy your craving for fresh bread without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Here are some tips for perfect biscuits.

We are impressed! We loved the response to our free baking lessons--so many of you enrolled in The American Baking Essentials course. Thank you very much. We trust that you enjoy every lesson and improve your baking knowledge and skills.

What's your favorite? Strawberry Rhubarb? Bodacious Berry? Harvest Peach Cobbler? Red Current Jelly? Find your favorites from these ten great gourmet jams and jellies. This week, all ten choices are only $2.95 each. That's a great price on a great selection of great jams.

No wonder Onion and Herb Focaccia is so popular. This wonderful Italian bread makes up so quickly and easily and your family will love it. Spread the dough in a 15-inch pizza pan or a 13-inch baking pan, press dimples in it with your fingers and sprinkle it with oil and herbs, and bake. Even non-bakers appreciate this. Use it with meals, a snacking bread, or split it for great Italian sandwiches. You can even use it for pizza or bread sticks. At only $1.79 per mix, don't miss this.

Make great dinner rolls or burger buns from $1.97 per mix!

These rolls are wonderful!

Sour cream and potatoes give these rolls a richness and flavor that you're sure to love. They are perfect for dinner, for sandwiches, or burger buns at the next barbeque.

How long can I keep flour? Can I substitute honey for sugar in my recipes?

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