If any of you have been on Pinterest lately, you may have seen this recipe. I love brussel sprouts and am always looking for new ways to cook them. I’ve made one of Martha Stewart’s recipes before that involved hazelnuts, and they were out of this world. I think it was the gorgeous pictures on … Continue reading »
Happy Mardi Gras! Otherwise known as Fat Tuesday. Anyone having pancakes for dinner tonight? You can go on the internet and find all kinds of lore on the history and tradition of the King Cake. Here’s a good summary that I found. This was a really fun cake to make, and it’s a great one for … Continue reading »
In honor of Mardi Gras, I decided to make some beignets over the weekend. Of course, anything french is appealing to me, and beignets are basically square doughnuts. So, I gave these a try and they were scrumptious! Good for you? Not really. But still scrumptious. And hey, it’s not so bad if you only … Continue reading »
When I ran across this recipe on the internet, I just knew I had to make it! It comes from Zoe Singer, a freelance writer and co-author of The Flexitarian Table. You can find the original recipe here. Although the directions may seem long, don’t let that keep you from trying it. This really is … Continue reading »
Can you tell I had some ripe bananas to use up this week? I found this recipe at www.dessertsforbreakfast.com. It was an easy recipe, and the pancakes were delicious! Banana Pancakes 1 cup buttermilk 2 extra-ripe bananas 2 eggs 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour (I used whole wheat flour … Continue reading »
These muffins are quick, easy, and scrumptious. The recipe was given to us by our childbirth instructor many moons ago. We took a natural childbirth class for the birth of our first child, and she brought these muffins to our very last class. When I made some the other day, they were just as good … Continue reading »
Happy Valentine’s Day! This was my first ever attempt at baking red velvet cake, and I decided to do cupcakes. They were quite wonderful – lovely and red! I think by now I’ve washed all the red food coloring off my hands. And the kitchen counters. Oh, and there was a layer of cocoa powder … Continue reading »
Today I share with you my first attempt at cake pops. Some of my friends – you know who you are! – have mastered this art and helped to inspire me. I have eaten some of these delicious creations, but have never tried to make them. I had the opportunity do just that this weekend … Continue reading »
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, here is a fun and easy recipe to try. I found it in the latest issue of Good Housekeeping magazine and I think you will enjoy it! Chocolate-Banana Whoopie Pies 2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 ripe bananas … Continue reading »
I recently re-discovered one of my favorite cookbooks: The Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook. Why has it been collecting dust on my shelves? I really have no idea, but I’m glad I resurrected it with this recipe! Hearty and satisfying, this rustic Italian dish is perfect for wintertime. Tuscan Chicken and White Beans … Continue reading »
