I don’t make sweets for dinner very often. So, when I do it’s a really big treat. Tonight we are having soup for dinner and in lieu of a savory muffin I opted for something slightly sweet. These are very easy to make. Just prepare wet and dry ingredients separately and slowly incorporate the flour at the end. Your [...]
Happy Thanksgiving! I realize it is the morning of - and most of you have already chosen your turkey day dessert. However, for any of you last minute recipe hunters - this one is a winner. It’s a cross between a cake and a pie. And it’s so good in fact that I ate some for breakfast [...]
This recipe comes from my mom - the keeper of family recipes. She’s been making this cake for years. I really love it. It’s one of the things about autumn that I look forward to every year. I’ve changed it up a little bit by adding some pecans in there. But, it tastes great without [...]
I came across this cookie recipe in this months Eating Well Magazine. We eat a variety of nuts, but this is an awesome way to eat the less popular variety - hazelnuts. They are nutritional power-houses: a 1 ounce serving contains almost 3 grams of fiber! These heart healthy gems also contain potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and Vitamin E. The batter [...]
I have battled for quite some time to come up with a really good gluten free, dairy free scone. Let me just say, my success rate has been about 1 percent. This morning, I decided to put my frustration aside and give it another shot. And, boy, am I glad I did. Victory. Finally! In gluten [...]
Lately, I have been a little discouraged about the lack of decent gluten free/dairy free cookies on the market. I’ve tried most (if not all) at this point. Besides the trusty Arico lemon ginger cookies that I love and treat myself to every once in a while - it has remained a sad void. Not that I am a cookie [...]
Blueberries are everywhere right now. I love that about summer. I haven’t really made muffins since the cooler months (when I usually pair them with soups). But, today I thought I would try and bake up some muffins for a little afternoon snack out at the picnic table. I like mine loaded up with berries so I [...]