My very dear sister C, made this amazing pound cake for us to enjoy as dessert last night. It was delectable! Not too sweet and not too heavy, it is the perfect summer dessert. The recipe is from a cookbook my mother has from when we lived in Alabama. The original recipe s Mady Jackson's. … Continue reading Most delicious pound cake ever
Fried Plantains
Ever since we went to Mexico last year, I've been dying to recreate this dish. After several failed attempts and with the help of my sister, I finally got it! The key is really overripe plantains. Really. The squishier the better. Ingredients: 2 very ripe plantains half a stick of butter sugar and cinnamon for … Continue reading Fried Plantains
M&M cookies
I don't bake very often, so around the holidays I bake up a storm. This year I made M&M cookies from scratch. I followed the traditional Toll House recipe, except I use M&Ms instead of chocolate chips. Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, … Continue reading M&M cookies
Family Bran Muffins
These are a tradition for my husband's family to eat on Christmas morning. Be warned, while the name is bran, the taste and nutritional values are regular, bakery inspired, delicious muffins. Ingredients: 2 shredded wheat biscuits (each is about 2 ½ by 4 inches) 1 cup boiling water 1 ½ cups sugar 3/8 cups butter … Continue reading Family Bran Muffins
Hot Fudge Pudding Cake
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