Refreshingly sweet, tart and tangy – this recipe is incredibly easy and it’s a great change of pace from the usual boring cranberry sauce. The flavor of the cranberries mingles wonderfully with the pear, honey and lemon. It freezes well too! Ingredients ½ cup water ½ cup white sugar 2 pears – peeled, cored and diced 1 (12 ounce) package fresh or […]
Never use more than 1 quart of fruit. Only use fresh fruit for this recipe. Any variation will work! I usually do use sweetened peaches and lightly sugared berries, but this is optional. Serve warm with cream, ice cream, or whipped cream. Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh peaches ¾ cup peeled, cored and sliced apple ¾ cup peeled, cored and sliced […]
The recipe transforms thin supermarket pork chops into an unforgettable-juicy-tender-flavor-packed-lip-smacking pork experience. A combination of brining, marinating, and saucing. All can be prepared ahead except for the last 5 minutes of grilling. Ingredients 1 ½ quarts water 5 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons white sugar 6 pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick ½ cup olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter […]
This is an authentic German cheesecake recipe from my friend Isolde, a dear friend and coworker, gave to me many years ago. Quark is found in Germany and parts of Europe. If you cannot find quark you may substitute fromage frais, yogurt cheese, mascarpone, 2 parts ricotta plus 1 part sour cream, or strained cottage […]
This carrot cake with pineapple and walnuts tastes moist and wholesome. It is topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting. Ingredients Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups shredded carrots 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained Frosting: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese […]
Wake up to these comforting cranberry orange pancakes! As light as crepes and as filling as pancakes, this citrus-infused stack is a holiday-inspired favorite! Ingredients 1 cup sorghum flour ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 egg white 1 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoons stevia sweetener (such as Truvia®) 1 teaspoon orange zest ⅛ pinch ground nutmeg 1 cup frozen cranberries, thawed cooking spray Directions Mix sorghum flour, almond milk, egg […]
This is the perfect fall brownie! I absolutely love how these come out. The orange blossom water adds a delicate sweetness to the fudgy chocolate, while the cranberries give a surprising tangy flavor. The only problem is these brownies do not last very long–they’ll be gone the second you put them on the table! Ingredients […]
This ricotta cheesecake is my grandmother’s recipe passed down to my entire family. It’s the best. I can’t believe I’m sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family loves it! For best results, do not substitute any ingredients […]
Easy to make and delicious too! Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix 2 pints part-skim ricotta cheese ¾ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions Prepare cake mix as directed on box. Pour batter into 9 x 13 x 2 inch greased baking dish. Set aside. […]
This tiramisu cake tastes fancy without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get-together or special occasion at home. Using a boxed cake mix as a base is a real time-saver! Ingredients Cake: 1 (15.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix 1 cup water 3 large egg whites ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder Coffee Syrup: ¼ cup coffee 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur […]