Friday, March 4, 2011

Dulce de Leche Brownies..To celebrate 3rd Bloggiversary & an Event + Giveaway!!


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As I mentioned in my last post,this one is going to be a special.Easycooking turned One,Two and now Three.I am excited and happy and full of joy.Something which was started on a whim is alive and kicking even today only because of YOU.Thank you all of you,my regular readers and my friends and my silent readers and every one in between.A BIG thank you to all of you who made this space come alive!!


It only seems like yesterday when I announced the BIG Chocolate Cake event to celebrate my 2nd Bloggiversary.I was out of ideas this time and I almost skipped on the event part.But the only way I can reach out to you by giving you a month long treat is through an event,and as expected by me of you-a full fledged baking event,this time a Brownie!


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Bake Brownies/Blondies/Bars of any kind-With eggs/without eggs,with chocolate/with cocoa,with nuts/without nuts,in short anything brownie and it is acceptable.I am a self confessed Brownie freak and would love to have a folder full of brownie recipes when the craving strikes.So would you join me on a month long Brownie event as I celebrate my joy??[March 1-April 5th]

All you have to do is bake a Brownie,link it to this post and add the link to the comment box of this post.Yes,it is as simple as that!!Non-bloggers can mail me the photo along with the recipe.If you have baked some lip-smacking brownies in the past and would like to send that too,do not hesitate-just add the link!!




And what would you get in return,well a round-up full of brownies for sure and a Brownie book to continue your brownie baking.I am giving away "The Ultimate Brownie Book" to one lucky reader*I have updated the Giveaway details here.[who will be picked in random].So don your aprons and start baking some brownies!!!





So to kick start the brownie fest,I have baked a batch of Dulce De Leche Brownies.No celebration is complete without a sweet and I couldn't let this mile stone pass without baking these wonders.I used Homemade Dulce de Leche which I had such a trouble saving without eating up the whole can myself.


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I chose the very popular recipe by David Lebovitz.The recipe is quite simple and I could get everything done in less than 10 minutes.One thing did went wrong though,after about five minutes into baking,we had a power shutdown for about half an hour.I did not open the oven and let the brownies rest inside and started baking immediately after the power resumed.No worries,they still came out perfect!!


Dulce De Leche Brownies
Recipe source - David Lebovitz


Ingredients


Salted/Unsalted butter - 115 gms / 8 tbsp
Bittersweet/Semisweet Chocolate - 170 gms / 6oz
Cocoa powder - 1/4 cup
Eggs - 3,large
Sugar - 1 cup
Flour - 1 cup
Dulce de Leche - 1 cup


Method


Preheat oven to 175C.Grease and line an 8' square baking tin.

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the chocolate pieces and stir constantly over very low heat until the chocolate is melted. 
Remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder until smooth. 
Add in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the sugar, vanilla, then the flour.
Scrape half of the batter into the prepared pan.
Drop one-third of the Dulce de Leche, evenly spaced, over the brownie batter, then drag a knife through to swirl it slightly. Spread the remaining brownie batter over, then drop spoonfuls of the remaining Dulce de Leche in dollops over the top of the brownie batter. Use a knife to swirl the Dulce de Leche slightly.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes. The brownies are done when the center feels just-slightly firm. Remove from the oven and cool completely.


Notes
  • My brownies were baked in 35 minutes[excluding the first five minutes before the power shutdown].Do check after 30 minutes as the brownies continue to cook after they are out of the oven.Overcooking would result in hard brownies,you do not want that!!
  • Let the brownies cool completely before you slice them to get neat slices.I let it cool on the counter top and refrigerated it overnight.Slice it and before serving,just warm it in the microwave for a couple of seconds..absolutely divine!!
  • You could also add some walnuts or chocolate chips in the batter,though they taste just as good without them!
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So what are you waiting for..whip up some brownies fast and send it across to the event!!You can browse here for a start!

 *Shipping Only within India

93 comments :

  1. Congrats! Divya ! Lots of wishes for your, many more successful years ! hugs..!
    here is my link !

    http://kitchencelebrations.com/site/?p=1002

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  2. One more..
    http://kitchencelebrations.com/site/?p=138

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  3. Congrats on your blog anniversary and brownies look so so tempting,I would love to participate! Happy hosting!

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  4. Diva this is truly applaud-worthy ! Your baby is 3 years old; from infancy to childhood- great going ! Wishing u many more rollicking moments/milestones.

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  5. Happy Blog Anniversary Divya. Only you could create something as sinful as something likes this to make every one drool over.

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  6. Congratsssssssss... 3 years of awesome blogging I must say :) I have been following your blog since I started mine and I enjoy reading your posts and drooling over your bakes :) Keep it going buddy :)And of course you were the first blogger I met too ;)

    Will surely bake brownies for your event and try my luck on getting that book ;)

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  7. am a regular vistor here. though I dont comment daily today I being a special day ,I thought of writing down a comment here. brownies r truly drool worthy.
    congrats on anniversary .

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  8. Congrats Divya,Happy birthday to Easycooking..

    Those brownies looks very addictive and irresistible, will send my brownies soon..Happy hosting..

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  9. Congrats Divya! Wish Easycooking many many more such anniversaries and many many more such give-aways for us;-)

    Now, these gorgeous brownies are telling me to bake some real quick. Brownies and more brownies coming right up!!!

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  10. Woot! Woot! Woot!
    One for the brownies, one for the event, and one for the giveaway. Congratulations on completing 3 delicious years in Blogosphere! Wishing you many many more such wonderful, fun-filled milestones. Hugs :)

    I'll definitely send something over to your e-party.

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  11. wow nice theme,congrats on ur blogversary

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  12. A perfect treat to mark this milestone!!! Congrats Divya..;)

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  13. I am really wanting some of those now! yum :)

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  14. Congrats Dinya on the milestone.. I am surely going to send my brownie recipes.. Ur event is perfectly timed as I m in a craving mood for brownie..:):)

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  15. Wishing you many many years of blogging, divya :)

    lovely looking brownies!(y dont you think of couriering this over, so that we can celebrate together) ;)..
    (considering this one month handicapped blogger pal) *strong winks.

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  16. Ohhh I have been craving these brownies ever since I saw them on his site! Thanks for the wonderful event! I'm addicted to brownies too and there's nothing like an excuse to whip up a batch!

    Meanwhile here are my past brownies ( have linked them to your event) :

    Super easy Nutella Brownies

    http://magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/02/nutella-brownies-for-world-nutella-day.html

    Cocoa Brownies from Alice Medrich:

    http://magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/11/best-one-bowl-cocoa-brownie.html

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  17. Congrats divs...Yummy yummy brownie...

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  18. COngrats on your milestone. The brownies look fabulous!
    Regarding the Dulce De Leche Preparation I sent a Private message on facebook. Can you please give me your suggestion as time is of the essence. Tx.

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  19. Congragulations and wishing you and your delicious blog many more delicous years together.
    Brownie look so so good.

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  20. The brownies looks awesome Divya.. congrats on ur Bloggiversary dear..keep going. I always admire your blog ;)

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  21. Congratulations Divya! What a treat to celebrate. I hearya on finishing up the homemade ddl..who can resist?

    Your blog is a place I always find comfort in. Beautifully baked cakes and cookies and brownies - what a joy!

    Keep blogging so we can all keep drooling!

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  22. Hi Divya, my entry to your event with the link
    http://eq-myblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/nutty-blondies.html
    also chocolate brownies posted 2-3 months back - http://eq-myblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/chocolate-brownies.html

    Thanks & Take care

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  23. Brownies Look great... And congrats on your achievement..

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  24. Congrats on your milestone. Thanks for hosting this event. Your brownies looks so yummy.I am a brownie addict too!!! Can't wait to make some of them !!! Meanwhile I am sending my past brownies.

    Chocolate Brownies

    http://inspirationalartofcooking.blogspot.com/2010/12/chocolate-brownies.html

    Brownie Tart

    http://inspirationalartofcooking.blogspot.com/2011/02/brownie-tart.html

    Cream Cheese Brownie

    http://inspirationalartofcooking.blogspot.com/2011/02/cream-cheese-brownie.html

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  26. Congrats on ur blog anniversary....

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  27. Congrats Divya . Wish you many more blog anniversaries to come. Rock as ever.

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  28. Congratulations Divya, wishes for many more years to come!

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  29. Happy Blogoversary Divya!!! I'm sure there'll be tons more. Great way to celebrate, I'm going to try and participate!

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  30. Oh wait.. we can link to old recipes. Ok then. http://yumsiliciousbakes.blogspot.com/2010/03/brownies-for-fudgy-gooey-camp.html

    There you go!

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  31. Congrats Divya, for your blog. Yummy brownies, will soon send the entries for this event.

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  32. congrats on your blog anniversary. delicious brownies.

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  33. Congratulations! And delicious brownies...

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  34. superb Divya !....The brownies look perfect :) ...and Congrats on your Blog turning wonderful three :) ! I still keep visiting your other blog too :) ...hope to see more posts there too :)

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  35. Looks great Divya.I too had bookmarked the same from Lebovitz.
    CONGRATS on turning 3, EasyCooking.
    Will surely pitch in. Love the book

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  36. congrats on ur blog anniversary.The brownies looks very perfect & yummilicious.
    Here's my link:

    http://cookingkriya.blogspot.com/2011/02/eggless-brownies.html

    thanks for the wonderful event.Loved participating in it.

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  37. Divu, congrats on ur 3rd, may you have many more!! U surely are going strength by strength- each post going to a higher level!K-I-U!(keepitup)
    Lovely brownies!

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  38. One big hug deee....!!!! Bear hug...and count me in on yur event...i wudnt miss it for the world...the brownies are looking super tempting..

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  39. All the best for the anniversary.. keep going D!

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  40. Congratulations on your blogversary Divya and wish you many years of blogging with so much passion for food!! I have tried brownies just once - which were a disaster thanks to mistaken oven settings, but you have just motivated me to give them one more try this month! Thnx & all the best!

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  41. Hey "Easy Cooking"!
    Many many happy returns of the day ;)
    http://jttk.blogspot.com/2011/03/nutella-cream-cheese-brownies.html

    -Naseela

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  42. Wow, divya....congrats....I thnk its high time i post my brownie recipe!this event in tempting me to:).....i notice, we started around the same time and u've reached way ahead in posting....My blog is taking dust now:)...Beautiful brownie dear, looks very very tempting...

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  43. Congratulations.....I am very, very tempted to bake this. Will let you know if I do.

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  44. happy anniwesary divya...& an apt event!! wud luv to participate

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  45. Congrats Divya on your blog anniversary and wishing you many many more years of happy blogging!!! Keep it up dearie:)

    Trying my luck by sending my Passion Fruit Brownie… hope you pick my name ;););)...here is my link...
    http://swapnascuisine.blogspot.com/2011/02/passion-fruit-brownies.html

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  46. Congrats Divya ...the brownie looks so delicious and am so glad to send a entry ...http://indiankhanna.blogspot.com/2011/03/eggless-almond-brownie.html

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  47. I'm so happy to find you through one of common blogger's page. First of all congrats to your blog which turned 3 year....Superb recipes i can see here. Will take my time to browse here. BTW my current post is also fudge brownie so here is the link:

    http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/2011/03/choco-chips-fudge-brownie.html


    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  48. My brownies for your party -

    http://sumarowjee.blogspot.com/2011/03/fudgy-chocolate-chip-brownies.html. More coming!

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  49. My entries for your event-
    1. http://www.creativesaga.com/2011/03/apple-blondies-with-brown-sugar.html

    2.http://www.creativesaga.com/2011/03/eggless-oaty-brownies.html

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  50. Hi Divya, here is my blondie entry

    http://cookingfoodie.blogspot.com/2011/03/sandwich-blondie-dessert-month-recipe-5.html

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  51. http://jbabel.blogspot.com/2011/03/eggless-chocolate-brownies.html

    Hi Divya,

    Here is my link .. I am already looking forward to the round up..

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  52. my entry divs!
    http://recipesfortheverydaywoman.blogspot.com/2011/03/cinnamon-blondiesa-reason-to-smile.html

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  53. another entry for your event(if you accept multiple entries)

    http://www.creativesaga.com/2011/03/beetroot-chocolate-brownies.html

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  54. Divya,here is my entry..

    http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/03/peanut-butter-brownies-with-chocolate.html

    Thanks in advance
    Priya

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  55. Belated b'day wishes to your blog Divs! May Easycooking celebrate many more wonderful b'days! The brownie looks great & all the best for your event!

    Cheers
    Maria

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  56. Hey Divya,

    Congratulations on your 3rd Bloggiversary! I'm so glad you chose Brownies as theme for your event. I tried my hand at making brownies for the first time just to enter this event. Hoping to win this giveaway!

    Here is my entry:
    http://amchi-bong-konnexion.blogspot.com/2011/03/choco-nut-brownie.html

    Regards,
    Seema
    amchi-bong-konnexion.blogspot.com
    seemabbas.blogspot.com

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  57. Hi Divya,

    Here's my entry for your event :

    http://www.rakskitchen.net/2011/03/yogurt-brownieseggless.html

    Yogurt brownie recipe

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  58. Hi dear, Happy 3rd Blogoversary to your yummylicious blog! :D

    Hey, those brownies with DDL are simply to die for! Loved them..

    I recently baked a brownie using DDL and cream cheese as well. Sad I can't participate in your event as I'm from Malaysia...huhu! ;)

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  59. love2cook..you can participate in the event,only thing you'd have to give me a shipping address in India to be eligible for the Giveaway!!

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  60. Congrats on your 3rd blog anniversary.... keep rocking..
    My recipe link..
    http://www.kaarasaaram.com/2011/03/carrot-walnut-and-coconut-bars.html

    Thanks..
    Reva

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  61. Happy Blogiversary Divya!!! this is a fantastic journey....

    Here's my entry for your celebrations... http://thevariable-nachiketa.blogspot.com/2011/03/strawberry-n-almond-brownies-filling-in.html

    Cheers,
    The Variable, Crazy Over Desserts - Nachiketa
    Catch me on facebook @ Crazy Over Desserts

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  62. Congrats Divya :)

    Here is my entry for the Brownie Event -
    http://www.rookieqookie.com/2011/03/chocolate-mascarpone-brownies-decadent.html

    Cheers,
    Reshmi
    www.RookieQookie.com

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  63. Here is my entry fresh from the oven :P

    http://www.4thsensecooking.com/2011/03/eggless-brownies.html

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  64. second entry for the event
    http://recipesfortheverydaywoman.blogspot.com/2011/03/double-choc-brownie.html

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  65. so happy divya..am ur 300th follower...hehehe:)
    will send in my entry shortly :)

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  66. Happy 3rd blogiversary Divya...what a special milestone and what great brownies to announce the event with! I have to make dulce de leche some day soon, and hopefully also make some brownies for your event. YUM!!

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  67. Congrats Dear !! Brownies look so yummy and delicious !!

    Here is my entry !!

    Nutty Chocolate Coffee Brownies

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  68. Hi Divya,
    Congrats on your 3rd blog anniversary.. Here's my brownie link http://foodiecorner.wordpress.com/2011/03/29/french-chocolate-brownie/

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  69. my final entry for your e party=
    http://www.creativesaga.com/2011/03/blueberry-chocolate-bars-low-fat.html

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  70. Here's mine Divya......I used your eggless brownie recipe with a slight change
    http://luvgoodfood.blogspot.com/2011/03/dulce-de-leche-brownies.html

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  71. More celebrations coming up... http://thevariable-nachiketa.blogspot.com/2011/03/almond-mocha-brownies-to-celebrate-8.html

    Cheers,
    The Variable, Crazy Over Desserts - Nachiketa
    The Variable, Crazy Over Desserts - Nachiketa

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  72. Hey Divya!

    Here is my third entry :)
    These are the famous World Peace cookies of Dorie's, but they are so intensely chocolately and filled with gooey chocolate chunks, that I think they are more like the chewy brownie tops (my favourite part) than cookies so hope you will include them!
    http://magpiesrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/03/world-peace-cookies-chocolate-choco.html

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  73. added this link to my most fave basic brwnie recipe! http://www.cookingandme.com/2010/11/easy-basic-chocolate-brownie-recipe.html

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  74. Divya,
    my entry for ur event..:)
    http://thechefandherkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/eggless-cocoa-walnut-browniesand-my.html

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  75. My brownie post for you is up Divya - Chocolate Matcha Olive Oil Brownies http://www.passionateaboutbaking.com/2011/04/baking-chocolate-matcha-olive-oil-brownies-and-an-origami-crane-for-japan.html

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  76. Hey Divya!
    Congrats on completing 3 years! Wishing you many more years of delicious blogging!

    My entry for your brownie event:

    http://thenovicehousewife.wordpress.com/2010/12/30/kahlua-brownies-snowfall/

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  77. Couple of my brownies for your party!
    Seriously Low fat Brownies - http://sumarowjee.blogspot.com/2010/05/seriously-low-fat-brownies.html

    Instant Microwave Brownie - http://sumarowjee.blogspot.com/2011/02/instant-microwave-brownie-eggless-warm.html

    More on the way!

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  78. Hi Divya,
    Am so happy to be part of this yummy celebration...here is my link :)

    http://cookingwithloveandforlove.blogspot.com/2011/04/eggless-chocolate-brownie.html

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  79. congrats Divya ..!!

    here's my link for

    http://mypotpourriofrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/03/brownies-cupcakes.html

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  80. Hi Divya,
    First of all, a very happy bloggiversary!!!

    Hopped to your blog from Madhuri's. You have a very lovely blog here with great pix. Mine is not a food blog but there are few recipes posted now and then. Sending my entry for your brownie event
    http://gundumaami.wordpress.com/2011/04/04/eggless-deep-dark-brownies-for-the-men-in-blue/...

    Wishing you many more bloggiversaries!!!!

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  81. Happy Anniversary Divya. Wish you many many more successful anniversaries.

    I am a newbie in blogging. Submitting my first recipe to any event.
    Here is the link for a brownie I had made in past. Have linked to you.

    http://sinfoodie.blogspot.com/2011/02/roasted-almond-brownies.html

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  82. hi Divya..

    congrats on ur blog anniversary.. very happy to be part of your celebrations with my cranberry almond brownie.

    http://sangisfoodworld.blogspot.com/2011/04/cranberry-almond-brownie.html

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  83. My last entry to ur event - http://sumarowjee.blogspot.com/2011/04/olive-oil-walnut-brownies.html- whoosh!

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  84. Divya,

    Here's my entry -

    Cake-ish Chocolate Brownies

    http://www.apycooking.com/2011/03/cake-ish-chocolate-brownies.html

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  85. Divya,
    I have linked my another brownie post and reposted it in this post.
    http://thechefandherkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/03/eggless-cocoa-walnut-browniesand-my.html
    and the original link:
    http://thechefandherkitchen.blogspot.com/2009/04/browniessinful-delights.html

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  86. Divya, Here are my entries,

    Low Fat Brownies:

    http://homecookreceipes.blogspot.com/2011/04/low-fat-brownies.html

    Almond Brownies:

    http://homecookreceipes.blogspot.com/2010/08/almond-brownies.html

    Looking Forward for the roundup.

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  87. Hi Divya,
    Please find my entry here - http://tastycurryleaf.blogspot.com/2011/04/brownie-squares-with-praline-topping.html.
    Sorry if I am too late.

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  88. Hello Divya, I'm visiting your blog now for the Blog hop event. But, I realised that, that I've visited this space once earlier. Thinking hard when, I finally realised that I hopped into your space through Nisha's DDL Cake.

    Even now, the DDL is what attracts me again. For the event, I'm thinking of trying these wonderful brownies. Since I'm allergic to eggs, I would like to try an eggless version. Could you please suggest a suitable substitute for the 3 eggs in this recipe? Thanks in advance.

    PS: For Nisha's DDL cake, I used silken tofu in place of the 1 egg needed. Will that work for this too??

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  89. Schmetterlingwords--I am not sure how an egg replacer would work with this recipe.I have seen recipes which use curd,cornflour,an extra tsp baking powder and ricotta cheese in place of eggs.Try the method which best suits you!!(hope this helps!)

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  90. Hi divya....i tried these brownies on the weekend and they came out BRILLIANT....so much so that i had people telling me...i should start taking orders....fantastic recipe...thanx a ton...u got me a fan following...am a STAR ;-)

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Divya.

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