This is a simple soft white sandwich bread that is softer than the lean sandwich bread I typically make. Where as the lean bread reminds you of French bread with its crisp crust and chewy center, this bread will remind you of the store brands with a soft crust and texture. It is simply the perfect...
Did you know that desserts is the perfect way to introduce yourself and your family to whole grains? The sugars and fats in sweets help balance out the hearty wholesomeness of whole wheat flour and other grains like oats and barley. In particular, these sea salted pecan chocolate chip cookies uses...
Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies are just like the original. Tasty, but with the wholesomeness of hearty whole wheat flour and a bit less sugar. They are so delicious that your friends and family won't know they have whole wheat flour if you don't tell them. So why should we make cookies with...
Rich chocolate caramel envelopes fresh oats and peanut butter enriched with cracked Himalayan pink salt and aromatic vanilla for the perfect no bake cookie. Learn how to make no-bake cookies easily. When I was growing up, my grandparents co-raised me because my mom worked several jobs to make ends...
On our wedding day, we had an orange cake with vanilla frosting. It was an orange lovers cake, if you will. Both in terms of wedded bliss and the fondness of the refreshing orange flavor. I remembered it as this zesty creamsicle type confection and it gave me happy memories. Years later, I was...
Chocolate cakes can be anything from a rich cake brownie to a delightful devil's food cake and anywhere in between. Consequently, I started about a year ago trying to make a remarkably healthier chocolate cake. I wanted it to be less in fat and calories but still moist and flavorful chocolate...
How to melt almond bark without a microwave is a question I asked myself after countless recipes using this confection. Online tutorials are great for using the microwave like the video from this guy, but not so much with stove top. Most insist you must use a double boiler or microwave to melt the...
A quick way to dress up a cake without a lot of effort is to make powdered sugar icing. You can have a lovely topping to any dessert from a plain vanilla cake to some wonderful cinnamon rolls. Learn how to make this recipe now by following along. You will not be disappointed as you'll be too busy...
Everyone should have a solid vanilla cake recipe. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, vanilla cake is a must have for the recipe box. I call this one my vibrant vanilla cake as I like to use lemon juice when making the icing. There is something about fresh lemon that really brings out the woodsy,...
If you want to learn how to make a lovely cara cara lemon cake, you're at the right location! What is a cara cara you may be asking? Cara cara oranges are a surprising fruit. They are sweet, not as tart as a regular orange and have this pleasant light taste that is hard to place. Almost as if a...
If you like spice cake, look no further. Learn how to make spectacular spice cake in a few easy steps. This is a simple recipe that is quick to make. Within minutes it's in the oven and on the table within an hour. Since it is so simple to make, you'll be wanting to make it regularly. Spices are a...
So you made white trash snack mix and you are wondering what else you can make with all those left over cereals. I recommend learning how to make puppy chow snack mix! It is just like white trash in terms of ease, cheap and makes large quantities for gatherings. It is also very popular and rarely...
Stop what you are doing. Right now, I'm going to teach you how to make sensational orange spice cake. And it's fast and easy! I'll keep this post short and to the point because you'll want to run to the store and buy the ingredients for this amazing dessert. Fresh citrus and the warmth of spices...
White trash is a sweet snack mix that is great for parties or to have around the house to snack on. It is similar to Chex Mix Muddy Buddies™ but without peanut butter or chocolate. There is another version often made that the same time called puppy chow. For around $10, you can make about 5 pounds...
If you like butter cookies, you're in for a real treat. This is the basic recipe that makes most of these delightful cookies. The Europeans have less sugar whereas Americans tend load up in excess. Others will have more or less flour depending on the desired crumb structure. This particular recipe...