My mom didn't make banana bread very often because she doesn't really like bananas, but my dad, sister and I did, so when she made it, it was a great day. I was pretty surprised at how easy this is to make. It's perfect for a cold late winter day. Mom's banana bread 2 cups … Continue reading Mom’s banana bread
I'm a rather big fan of banana muffins. Mostly because they're just as tasty as banana bread, but cook faster and are easier to transport. Plus, you can add all kinds of things, like blueberries, to them and they're still wonderful. My usual recipe calls for flour, but some how we were out. So I … Continue reading Flourless banana muffins
Jason had been craving this for a solid two weeks before we had a chance to make it from this recipe. Despite the hot oil concerns, it was pretty easy and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided (leave 1 teaspoon for the gravy) 1 3/4 teaspoons black pepper, divided (leave 1 teaspoon for the … Continue reading Chicken Fried Steak
My sister has a gift. The gift of making extremely amazing baked goods. This is one of my new all time favorites. Right up there with her pound cake recipe. She created this dessert using a hybrid of the recipes from Alton Brown and Joy of Cooking. Ingredients: 1 large ripe peach, halved, pitted and … Continue reading C’s Blueberry and Peach Buckle
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake Very easy to make. 1 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup nonfat milk1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tablespoons canola oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup brown sugar1 1/3 cups hot strong coffee Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with … Continue reading Hot Fudge Pudding Cake