Dessert and Baking Recipes
Ingredients: 3 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 egg 1 ¼ cup warm milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons active dry yeast ¼ cup butter, melted (optional) ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup butter, softened Instructions: Pour milk into a large mixing bowl, and sprinkle…
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Ingredients: 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour or bread flour 1/3 white sugar 1/3 brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or for a healthier option 1/3 cup applesauce of your choice) 2 extra large eggs, room…
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Ingredients: 1/8 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45C) 3 cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten 1 ½ teaspoons salt ¼ cup honey 1 tablespoon dry milk powder 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast…
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Dough: 1 cup warm milk (about 110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 eggs, room temperature 1/3 cup margarine melted 4 ½ cups bread flour 1 ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup white sugar 2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast (otherwise known as Instant…
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Snacks are always a problem when you are trying to feed your family a healthy diet. Most snacks are laden with fat, sugar, or chemicals and additives you really don’t want your children to have. So how is a mom to feed…
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Finding snacks for kids is always a challenge. Finding healthy snacks you can make at home, is even more difficult. Granola bars have all the appeal that kids love. They are the perfect healthy finger food, and are crunchy and sweet, two…
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These fruit roll ups are a bit different than most. Not only are they super-fast and easy to make with only two ingredients, but you can keep the ingredients on hand to make these any time. These roll ups are fun for…
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Making bread is an art that many people would love to master, but do not seem to have the patience for. Using a KitchenAid mixer greatly increases your chances of making the perfect loaf of bread. The mixer does all of the…
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Ingredients: Cake: 2 cups All-Purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/8 tsp. cloves 1 cup chopped walnuts 3/4 cup olive oil 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 cup…
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Ingredients: Crust: 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (or cookies of your choice) 2 tbs granulated sugar 2 water 1 tbsp margarine or butter, melted Filling: 1 2/3 Ricotta cheese 1/3 light or low-fat cream cheese, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar…
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Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking…
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Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate…
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Anyone can go buy a box of chocolates for their sweetheart on Valentine’s day, but why not make them something special you make at home yourself. This recipe is rich, decadent, and the perfect thing to serve for dessert after a romantic…
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Valentine’s Day should be full of surprises, to let your loved one know how much you care. This waffle recipe is easy to make and makes the perfect breakfast or dessert. Ingredients: 1 Cup flour 2 tbsps. sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar…
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February is national cherry month, and while you will not find cherries in season, it is a fine time to add a few frozen or canned cherries to your favorite desserts. You can also find cherries imported from various regions around the…
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This dish adds sophistication and flavor to any meal but is especially good at the end of a light spring dinner. It is very simple to make but does require marinating overnight so make sure to plan ahead. This recipe is flexible,…
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When you think of spring and summer foods, lemon always has a way of coming up. Whether it is used to dress a salad, as a flavor for chicken or a part of your asparagus, it makes us think of sunshine and…
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This recipe is all about savory comfort foods of fall. The earthy flavors of the mushrooms pair well with sweet potatoes, and is perfect for serving with a red wine. Make these the center of your meal or serve as an appetizer.…
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Banana bread is a traditional standby in the fall and especially into the holiday season. Perhaps your grandmother or mom made the best banana bread in the family and everyone looked forward to this special treat. This loaf is all of the…
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Pumpkin pie and Thanksgiving go together, but if you are tired of the standard pumpkin pie and want to try something just a bit different this pie offers a new twist on this traditional favorite. Candied pecans top a sweet spiced pumpkin…
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Forget the cranberry sauce in the can and if you have had enough of overly tart homemade sauce this lovely sauce will provide a nice change of pace. This sauce goes well over duck, lamb, or turkey and has a wonderful sweet,…
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Cheesecake is a wonderful addition to an elegant Christmas meal as well as making a wonderful gift for someone special. Cheesecake also lends itself well to a wide range of flavors making it a perfect natural for the Christmas dessert table. Have…
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Here is a delicious healthy muffin recipe. You can enjoy these without having to feel guilty. Ingredients: ¾ cup milk ¼ cup canola oil 1 egg 1 cup Bran flour ½ cup All-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 ½ tsp…
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