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I almost didn’t get this month’s Daring Bakers challenge done. I just about managed to finish doing the assembling and decorating yesterday, which is not the way I like to do my challenges!

The August 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Elissa of 17 and Baking. For the first time, The Daring Bakers partnered with Sugar High Fridays for a co-event and Elissa was the gracious hostess of

Slowly, but surely getting caught up…

In savory recipes, Grilled Eggplant Panini with Rosemary-Garlic Aioli from $5 Dinners, Farro Salad with Green Beans and Corn from A Homemaker’s Habit, Courgette Pakoras in Spicy Tomato Sauce from Allotment 2 Kitchen, Sausage and Sage Stuffed Squash from Ambrosia and Nectar, Slow Cooker Risotto from An Empty Stomach is the Best Cook, Ina’s Greek Panzanella from Anne Strawberry, Honey Chipotle Glazed Chicken and Summer Peach Carpaccio from Artichoke Heart, Hungarian Egg Noodle, Sauerkraut and Gypsy Bacon Soup from The Bacon Show, Ravioli with Spinach and Tomatoes from The Bake-Off Flunkie, Hot Pepper Jelly from Baking Buddies, Bleu Cheese and Mushroom Risotto from Bowl of Berries, Shallot & Pomegranate Infused Duck Breast from Bren’s FlaNboyant Eats, Zucchini-Tomato Gratin from “…but where do you get your protein?”, Accidental Chicken Curry from Cafe Munchkin, Balsamic-Maple Glazed Pork Chops from Carrie’s Sweet Life, Mozzarella-Studded Chicken Parmesan Meatballs and Ultimate Creamed Corn from Cassie Craves, Ricotta Gnocchi with Chanterelles, Sweet Corn, and Sage Brown Butter from Caviar and Codfish, Zucchini Cheese Scones from Ciao Chow Linda, Corn and Zucchini Quesadillas from Closet Cooking, Fried Eggplant Balls with Melted Mozzarella Centers (Polpette di Melanzane) from Cookin’ Canuck, Baked Penne with Zucchini, Corn and Basil from Cooking with Cristine, Eggplant Foccacia from Culinary in the Country, Chive Risotto Cakes from Cupcake Rehab, Sauteed Tilapia with a Lemon Shallot Cream Sauce from Dalla Mia Cucina, Creamy Tarragon Chicken with Leek Risotto from Dragon Musings, Fresh Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Quiche from The Feast Within, BLT Pie from feeding maybelle, Shrimp and Grits with a Roasted Tomatillo and Heirloom Tomato Salsa from The Garden Apartment, Zucchini Quesadillas and Frittata from Heights Eats, Garden Zucchini and Italian Sausage Penne from Hold the Onions, Roland’s Prize Winning Bacon Loaded Pierogies from Hungrywoolf’s Food Blog, Cheddar BLT Burgers with Tarragon Russian Dressing from Jerry’s Thoughts, Musings and Rants!, Pan Fried Tilapia with Edamame Succotash from Just a Taste, Mexican Lasagna from Liesl’s Confection Dissection, Creamy Salsa Chicken from Lovestoeat’s Weblog, Cauliflower Gratin with Tillamook Aged Cheddar, Caramelized Onions & Applewood-Smoked Bacon from LunaCafe, Crab Macaroni and Cheese from Lynsey Lou’s, Don’t Kiss Me Garlic Burgers from Michelle Cooks Everyday, Pseudo-Posole (Crock Pot Chicken Tomatillo Stew) and Tuna Ceviche in an Avocado Half from Missy’s Recipes, Sweet Potato Quesadillas, Penne Gorgonzola Chicken and Chicken a’l’Orange from Mmm, Tasty!, Crispy Corn Fritters from Ms. Glaze’s Pommes d’Amour, Blue Cheese Chive Stuffed Potatoes from MyGourmetConnection, Greek Nachos from Not Without Salt, Rich and Hearty Oxtail Ragu from Rainy Days and Sundays, Garlic Scape and White Bean Dip from Real Good Taste, Blue Cheese Scones from Salutetosanity, Spicy Black-Eyed Peas from Sassafras Cafe, Fresh Summer Potato Gnocchi from Scrumptious Street, Louisville Hot Brown Sandwich from Serious Eats, Flank Steak with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce from sjgourmet, Chicken with Apple Cider Sauce and Rice Pilaf from Something Sweet by Karen, Spinach Feta Burgers from ::steph chows::, New Potato Salad and Curried Chicken Salad from Stylish Cuisine, Chicken Breasts with Mushroomsand Cream and Athenian Orzo from Sugar & Spice by Celeste, Seared Scallop Salad and Nectarine Salad with Blue Cheese from Sugarlaws, Spicy Shrimp, Sausage, & Spinach Fetuccine from SweetTea in Texas, Braised Short Ribs with Pappardelle from ToastPoint, Tortellini with Balsamic Brown Butter from Tracey’s Culinary Adventures, Black Bean Carnitas Stew from Trader Joe’s Fan, Conchiglioni Rigati Stuffed with a Ragu Bolognese and Parma Wrapped Chicken Stuffed with Apricots and Served with Stilton Sauce from What Do I Want to Cook Today?, and Mexican Chop Salad with a Cilantro Vinaigrette from What’s Gaby Cooking?

In sweet recipes, Harvey Wallbanger Cupcakes from 52 Cupcakes, Grandma’s Orange Cake from A Year in the Kitchen, Berry Cherry Smoothie from Ahaar, Sour Cream Peach Pecan Pie from Cassie Craves, Bacon Fat Spice Cookies from Dine O Mite!, Neapolitan Cheesecake from Genesis of a Cook, Vanilla Yogurt Pancakes from Gluten Free in Cleveland, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Duo from Kids Cuisine, Rice Pudding Two Ways from Mexican Chocolate Lore and More, Blueberry Panna Cotta and Raspberry Gelatin from The Missing Flavor, Berry Lemonade from Oven Love, Baked Apple Donuts from Stylish Cuisine, Strawberry Blue Custard Cart from Temecula Food News and Reviews, and Amaretto Cheesecake from The Way the Cookie Crumbles.

Thank you for stopping by for this weeks Tablescape Thursday!As we approach autumn, I like to take every opportunity to dine al fresco while the weather is still warm.I have some authentic old, old tablecloths which are dear to me, but most are over 50 years old and I try to take good care of them. For outdoor dining (as under this Douglas Fir tree), I’m more comfortable using reproduction