Apple Upside Down Cake gives you two ways to turn your cake upside down. Apples are my favorite fruit. I like them raw with honey or peanut butter.  I like them sautéed golden brown, mashed into chunky sauce or in pie, cake and cobbler. I like apples so much that I used them inside and on top […]
Savory Shortbread: Poppy and Sesame or Cheddar
It’s a snap to whip up a batch of homemade savory shortbread: poppy and sesame or cheddar in your electric mixer or food processor. Cream softened butter, add in flour, and then pick a seasoning you like: your favorite herb or spice, seeds, nuts or cheese. Try this poppy and sesame seed laced shortbread. It’s […]
Quinoa Pilaf
Kin – wah. Quinoa Pilaf is easy to make at home. Think of using quinoa in place of your favorite rice, potato, noodle or other grain dish. Because quinoa is actually a seed, it’s a great source of protein, fiber and calcium for vegetarian or gluten free diets. A few tips for fluffy, great tasting quinoa: Rinse […]
Simple Banana Cake
Ripe bananas are the secret to this simple banana cake.  Think of this recipe as a blueprint for all sorts of different cakes. Once you are comfortable with the basic ingredient list, you can substitute your own favorite flavors. Instead of bananas, use applesauce or peach puree. Swap nuts for toasted oats or berries or chocolate […]