The chocolate cake pictured contains a “secret ingredient” and is one I’ve returned to again and again, always producing a rich, moist cake. If you find yourself longing to bake but short on eggs and butter, here’s a surprisingly reliable alternative. That ingredient is 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, and its use in cake baking has…
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A Perfect Soup for Winter or for Lent, If You’re So Inclined
This lentil soup with spinach is a perfect soup for winter and, if you happen to observe Lent, also just perfect for a Lenten meal. This comes from The Foods of the Greek Islands: Cooking and Culture at the Crossroads of the Mediterranean by Aglaia Kremezi. This particular cookbook is ranked #2 in a list…
A New Version of My Already Excellent Turkey Meatloaf Recipe
As a non-beef eater, I am happy to report that I learned a while back that I can produce a decent meatloaf made with ground turkey instead of beef. It’s been a staple since then and is excellent with mashed potatoes and green beans, or with a green salad. Perfect comfort food. But recently, I…
Agave-Sweentened Banana Pudding w/ Italian Meringue
Since Ray and I don’t eat refined sugar, I am often modifying refined sugar recipes to accommodate honey, maple syrup or agave syrup alternatives. A tried-and-true recipe that I have perfected over the years is my honey or agave-sweetened banana cream pie, which is a family favorite. However, when Ray recently bought a honey-sweetened lemon…
Best Gingersnap Recipe Ever with an Optional Healthy Twist
Today I modified America’s Test Kitchen’s recipe for gingersnap cookies to fit into my non-refined sugar criteria. That mean basically just substituting white sugar with maple sugar. The results were excellent. The cookies have a real snap and they are filled with freshly ground ginger for a nice little kick. I’m going out on a…
Crisp & Crunchy Grain-Free Granola Recipe
I visited a friend today who had just made the granola detailed below. It was absolutely delicious. Here is the recipe via my friend. Enjoy! Crunchy Grain-Free Granola 1/2 cup organic hulled sunflower seeds1/2 cup organic hulled pumpkin seeds1/2 cup organic unsweetened desiccated coconut2 oz (1/4 cup) honey (or other liquid sweetener for vegan diets – maple syrup…
Where Love Tastes Like Oatmeal
I find it ironic that, considering all the wonderful cakes, pies, and cookies I bake, my grandchildren have one dish that is their very favorite: oatmeal. Yes, plain old oatmeal with a swirl of honey, a splash of cream, and whatever fruits are on hand, which might include fresh or frozen mixed berries, cherries, peaches…
Greg Patent’s Oatmeal Date Bar Recipe
I love Greg Patent’s cookbook, Baking in America: Traditional and Contemporary Favorites from the Past 200 Years. I made a recipe for maple date bars with lemon zest just a while back, but I will make the recipe below tomorrow. Not only does it call for the zest of a whole orange, but the juice…
“Fried Onion Burger” (FOB): Worth Your Time to Try
This is a great recipe for a turkey burger. It comes from Cook’s Country Magazine, which is part of America’s Test Kitchen and I can guarantee this is one seriously excellent burger. The Fried Onion Burger (FOB) apparently originated during the Depression in El Reno, Oklahoma, 25 miles from Oklahoma City. Mashing onions into the…
Sarah’s 5-Star Recipe for a Wonderful Ginger Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew with Peanuts
My daughter Sarah makes this soup all the time, so I asked her to send me the recipe. The soup is rich, hearty, and delicious. I believe you will love it. Ginger Chicken and Sweet Potato Stew w/ Peanuts Servings 6 to 8 servings Use chicken legs, thighs or wings for this recipe. They have…
20 Minutes a Day 