Monthly Archives: June 2013
Strawberry Kuchen
This dessert is for all of you crust lovers out there. Kuchen is the German word for cake. Not quite a pie, not really a cobbler or a crisp, because it is much better than all of those. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good pie and you really can’t go wrong with a […]
Iced oatmeal cookies
If you like Mother’s brand iced oatmeal cookies, you will LOVE these! No preservatives or artificial ingredients! Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies from The Novice Chef 2 cups old fashioned oats 2 cups all purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon salt […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
My husband cooks. When we started dating 11 years ago, I taught him to boil water. Although he doesn’t cook the same way I do (I bake and he grills), he now makes many outstanding recipes. His favorite is Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. It’s easy, delicious and makes use of seasonal rhubarb and strawberries. It’s so […]
Flourless Black Bean Brownies
I am not going to lie to you and tell you that these are healthy brownies. They have sugar. They have chocolate. They have oil. The brownies are mainly made of black beans, which honestly you cannot taste, that add extra fiber and protein. Instead of butter, there is coconut oil. In place of white sugar, […]
Fruit Crisp
Summer is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a fruit crisp for dessert! I’ve made many fruit crisps over the years and always come back to this light & tasty version. The topping is sweet; with a subtle hint of spice and perfectly crispy – paired with the fruit filling […]
Raspberry Riot Cupcakes
Raspberry Riot Cupcakes This recipe can be made 2 ways- less time or more time. Both are delicious and lovely. They’re called Raspberry Riot because people literally fight over the last one! Note: If you don’t own a cupcake punch, GET ONE. Mine cost $4 at Bed Bath & Beyond. Other stores have them too. […]
Crackly Millet Banana Bread
If you have not tried millet before, now is the perfect time to start with this crackly banana bread. It gives you a little bit of crunch, similar to what a nut would do, but with a sweet flavor. Millet can be used in place of oatmeal, porridge, rice, polenta or mashed potatoes. But I prefer […]
Monkey Squares (a.k.a. Banana Bread Brownies)
If your household is anything like mine, there are always one or two brown & overly ripe bananas left sitting out that no one wants to eat. The solution: make banana bread or add them to smoothies, but that can be boring. Next time you find yourself with leftover bananas, why not try Monkey Squares? This is a tasty banana bread […]
Friday Night Chocolate Chip Cookies
I’m letting you in on a secret. Sometimes I bake and don’t share. I know “food people” are about generosity and use our gift to share edible joy with others. I understand and believe in that. Really I do. It’s just there a few things I make (and eat) by myself. Friday Night Chocolate Chip Cookies […]