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Fresh Almonds Technically, the fruit of the almond tree is a drupe… not a nut. The entire green almond is edible. But, the outer green shell is quite tough to chew. And, it has a sour taste that can become unpleasant quickly. (I’d say the taste is similar to that […] Another mostly healthy granola bar… yeah, I know. Boring. But, these were really, really good. And, I don’t want to forget the recipe. It’s super-simple and quick. They make a great small meal or a hearty snack. Peanut Butter Granola Bars makes 1 8×8 square dish 2 cups quick […]
Scott Peacock made corn muffins on Martha Stewart’s show this Monday. Given it’s similarity to an Italian polenta cake, it was a recipe I had to make immediately. But, of course, I had to add my own little touches of Italy. So, his buttermilk corn muffins become my savory […]
The addition of peas to this dish is a family traditional. My grandmother always added them. So, we honor her tradition. She was a gardener… not a hunter. Growing up, I probably ate this dish 2-3 times a month. Fresh peas in the summer… frozen or canned the rest of […]
This mildly sweet treat works as a small breakfast, snack or light dessert. Not too plain… not too sweet. And, I love the delicate crumbly texture. Sweet Almond Polenta Cake makes one 8 x 8″ square 1 cups AP flour 3/4 cup polenta, fine 1/2 cup […]
Another mostly healthy spice bar made with oatmeal. We really enjoyed the flavor. But, it is noticeably lean. (the texture of a crumbly, yet moist granola bar) A bit more fat would add flavor. If I were eating this as an indulgent treat, I’d add another 2-3 tablespoons of butter. […]
My goal was to create a slightly healthier breakfast treat by substituting oatmeal for most of the flour. The oatmeal created a very dense and moist bar that we both enjoyed. For me, the flavor is identical to a traditional crisp gingerbread man cookie. Considering how fast they are disappearing, […]
I can’t seem to get gingerbread out of my mind. So, in an attempt to reduce the damage, I’ve slashed the fat in half. This is one of my favorite gingerbread recipes. It’s quick, simple and full of flavor. Is it the same with half of the fat? Honestly, no. […] Gingerbread Biscotti In our house, biscotti means a delicately sweet twice-baked cookie flavored with vanilla and ground fennel. But, around the holidays, we throw out all the stops. Hazelnuts, chocolate, chestnuts and gingerbread spice appear at random. To me, nothing says Christmas more than a house bursting with the scent […]
Coconut Bread Pudding 1/2 loaf stale bread processed to crumbs (4 1/2 cups) 1 cup sweetened coconut shreds, ground in a food processor 2 cups plain yogurt 4 eggs 1 heaping cup of sugar 1/2 cup coconut rum Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine […] |
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