This pumpkin bread recipe is a slightly different variation of a classic recipe — older versions did not include vanilla extract. Such a small change — but you’ll be surprised by the difference a little vanilla makes! It ‘softens’ the spice notes and adds a delightful ‘smoothness’ to the flavor. Vanilla is like a magical...Read More
This is a traditional and easy Yorkshire Pudding recipe to accompany a holiday prime rib beef roast. Make the batter ahead of time and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before the roast comes out of the oven. You can also make the batter the day before and refrigerate overnight, but be...Read More
These tender cornbread muffins are studded with fresh corn kernels and are not overly sweet. Serve these muffins warm, slathered with honey or maple butter. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 cups cornmeal 1/3 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons...Read More
Moist and full of whole grain goodness, these wholesome muffins make a healthy grab-and-go breakfast or snack. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups wheat bran 1 cup oat bran 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 large eggs 2/3 cup yogurt (not the Greek variety)...Read More
These moist banana muffins get their special crunch from walnuts, granola, and coconut. Very tasty! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup melted butter, cooled 2 bananas, mashed 1...Read More
The beauty of these tender biscuits is that there’s no butter or shortening to ‘cut in.’ The heavy cream provides the fat. These are equally good as shortcakes with strawberries. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream 2-3 tablespoons...Read More
This moist, spicy version of pumpkin bread comes from B & R Farms. Their secret ingredient? Dried apricots, of course! INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 1 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin or cooked fresh pumpkin; mashed or pureed 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup orange juice 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...Read More
These muffins are a nice treat for breakfast or lunchboxes and are not very sweet. For an unusual accompaniment for a cheese plate, delete the cinnamon and vanilla and bake in small loaf pans and cut into slices and serve with sharp cheddars and brie. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil 1/2 cup sugar 2...Read More
Pumpkin muffins are delicious for breakfast and do double duty as yummy cupcakes when frosted with cream cheese icing. INGREDIENTS: 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans 1...Read More
