Food + Drink
Dark Chocolate Black Bean Brownies
I would have probably raised my eyebrow had it been mentioned that black beans would be a healthy alternative ingredient to flour in brownies. It would have been difficult to imagine. Obviously I am behind in the baking times…Not anymore. I am a believer. With the rise in sensitivity to gluten it has become known
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Easy Southern Peach Cobbler
Cobblers hands down are one my favorite desserts. On any given occasion that calls for baking or dessert making, I leave the task to my husband who can without a doubt work his magic in the kitchen. This time was different I needed a peach cobbler recipe to call my own. The journey began
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Blueberry Cobbler with Brown Sugar-Whipped Cream
One of my very favorite things in the world to eat is fruit cobblers. Did you know that cobblers are a distinctly American deep-dish dessert ? Early American settlers did not consider fruit cobblers dessert? Cobblers were often served for breakfast, and it was not uncommon to serve them as a main course. It was
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Lemony Frozen-Yogurt Terrine with Blueberries and Mango
This is a genius idea…Why not take homemade frozen yogurt with fresh lemon juice, and layer it in a loaf pan with summer fruits like mangoes and blueberries….then take it to another level and add a handful of pistachios. What you have is a creative and beautifully presented dessert that is light, healthy and fabulous.
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Lemon-White Chocolate Cookies
I am typing this blog post knowing that Mother Nature is prepared to shed her wrath on Tallahassee, Florida today. You can feel the storm in the air. The dark clouds are approaching quickly, and will open up as soon as Mother Nature gives them the signal. Why am I sharing this with you?
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Old-Fashioned Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
My intentions are always good when it comes to using overripe bananas. Rarely do I manage to actually follow through on my romantic baking notions and I end-up discarding my bananas. This time I was on my game, and produced an absolutely delicious banana cake with a cream cheese frosting. Old-Fashioned Banana Cake Serves 8