Simple Onion RollsThese delicate rolls are rich in flavor and taste so good. The best part.."really easy to make" , not a lot of mess and not bread machine required :D. The house is filled with a beautiful aroma of Homemade Bread and memories of chi (read full article)

Jillian Michael Brownies

Submitted by Cre8ive Serves 16 2/3 c. mild honey 1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder ½ c. white whole wheat flour ¼ tsp aluminum free baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ½ c. unsweetened applesauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 large eg (read full article)

Strawberry and Kiwifruit Pavlova

Strawberry and Kiwifruit PavlovaIn culinary school, you have to take classes in both cooking and pastry.  After the first few classes, most people have a clear preference - they are either cooks or bakers, rarely both. I was and still am a cook. (read full article)

Squash Blossoms

About a month ago when it seemed that all our volunteer vines were only going to produce ornamental gourds, I picked off a few handfuls of blossoms to cook and eat. Not really knowing how to prepare them, I looked to the internet for recipes. Most (read full article)

FAVORITE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup peanut butt (read full article)

Sugar-Free Mooncakes

Baked egg-free, dairy-free and sugar-free, this mooncake is suitable for all people, especially those with special dietary needs. Mid Autumn Festival is around the corner… soon. It’s time to gather your contacts list and send them a gif (read full article)

Swiss Swirl Ice Cream Cake

Pretty-in-Pink Swiss Swirl Ice Cream CakeThe July 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Sunita of Sunita’s world – life and food. Sunita challenged everyone to make an ice-cream filled Swiss roll that’s then used to make a bombe with ho (read full article)

Pain is Temporary. Accomplishment is Forever!

Well the heat index was 101 when I got off work today but, gosh darn it, I was going to RUN! So I did – 3 miles in the blazing sun. It was just as you imagine it would be. Brutal. Insane. Stupid hot. But as I was pacing around my cool basement (read full article)

Flour-less Peanut Butter Cookies

I first came across the notion of flour-less peanut butter cookies at book club. The year was somewhere around 2003 or 2004, and we were gathered at the home of a member, debating our next six months of selections. A few of us had brought along a d (read full article)

Enjoy picnic in summers

Summer Picnic Ideas Picnics have always been a very common and excellent source of recreation. A picnic outing requires some food to be cooked at home and taken along with you. Making the decision of what dishes shall be made is not that easy as it (read full article)

Stuffed Pork Capsicum

Stuffed Pork Capsicum is what I had for dinner several weeks ago but didn't have the time to update yet again!   Usually at the end of the week I have left overs of unused frozen beef mince, capsicums, carrots and mushrooms and anything tha (read full article)

Lessons in making a cookie cake…

So my husband Bernie has a birthday on Friday and I always get him a cookie cake from a place that makes cookie cakes in the mall .  This year I wanted to make one for him, so I did it a couple of days in advance just in case I messed up, I would st (read full article)

Black Walnut Cake

I cheaped out and used regular walnuts instead of black walnuts for this recipe from Simply in Season. But I did get a chance to actually use my Cooks Illustrated online subscription because it didn’t include a recipe for the frosting. It turn (read full article)

Zucchini Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms - Recipe

Zucchini-stuffed Zucchini BlossomsZucchini blossoms are one of the most beautiful and delicate items of summer produce. You may find them still attached to tiny zucchini, or sold separately. Look around at farmer's markets to find beautiful speci (read full article)

Daring Kitchen Challenge - June

From pavlovaThe June 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Dawn of Doable and Delicious. Dawn challenged the Daring Bakers’ to make Chocolate Pavlovas and Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse. The challenge recipe is based on a recipe from the book (read full article)

French Toast Bread Pudding

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter 6 or 7 slices white sandwich bread crusts left on (I use a quick home made challah bread because it stands up really well to the custard soak) 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground (read full article)

French Toast with Creme Anglaise Sauce

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter 6 or 7 slices white sandwich bread crusts left on (I use a quick home made challah bread because it stands up really well to the custard soak) 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 2 tsp ground (read full article)

Honey-Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Wait until you smell these homemade rolls baking in your kitchen! Not only is the heady fragrance of yeast going to make your mouth water but the oatmeal topping gives the slightest suggestion of cookies as the rolls bake. I think you’ll love (read full article)

Light and Fluffy Whole Wheat Pancakes and Fresh Strawberry Jam

Strawberries are fantastic this time of year and I went a little crazy at the grocery store the other day.  I bought too many to just eat and had to get creative.  I made a cobbler, froze a bunch for smoothies, and made fresh jam.  Fre (read full article)

White Chocolate and Lemon Cookies

Today the weather is much cooler and to be honest I welcome it with open arms. I find it hard to function and find motivation in the heat wave we’ve been having, plus the migraines (due to the heat) which thankfully aren’t everyday can be debilit (read full article)