The Perfect Summer Dessert: Honey-Maple Spicy Peach Pie

I made a spicy peach pie this evening. I used maple sugar and honey since I don’t eat refined sugar. However, if you’d like to use regular sugar, just substitute 3/4 cup brown sugar for the maple sugar and honey—the rest of the recipe stays the same. I’ve included pictures of the steps at the…

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…

5-Star Macaroni and Cheese Recipe – Pure Comfort Food

When in doubt about the current state of the world, I reach for comfort food recipes. Mac and Cheese is one of those dishes that ranks way up at the top of my comfort food list, so yesterday I found an excellent recipe and made it for dinner. This particular recipe calls for 1 cup…

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…

5-Star Apple Cake Recipe

This is a tried-and-true recipe for a delicious apple bundt cake. Since Ray and I don’t eat refined sugar, I have added my maple sugar, honey, and maple syrup substitutions. You can follow the original recipe or go with my substitutions. Either way, you’ll produce a moist and delicious apple bundt cake that is perfect…

My Great-Nephew Eli’s Lemon Almond Cookies

Several years ago, my great-nephew Eli, who lives in Salt Lake City, created this delicious and nutritious recipe for a cake-like lemon cookie sweetened with honey or agave. We are headed to SLC now to visit Eli and the rest of our Utah family. We’ll likely make these cookies since they are always perfect in…

Tasty Stuffed Shell Recipe: Perfect for a Christmas Meal

Stuffed shells are a favorite in our family. They are pretty, full of flavor, and can be made the day before, which makes a major holiday a lot more fun for the cook. Below is what I do. I feel certain you will be happy with this recipe. It is tried and true. First, I…