We were in search of a pumpkin bread recipe that utilizes a full can (15 oz) of pumpkin puree. We tried this recipe, but made it into 20 muffins: https://smittenkitchen.com/2016/10/pumpkin-bread/ Our modifications: first, we reduced the sugar in the batter to 1 and 1/3 cup (from 1 and 2/3 cup). Second, we doubled the cinnamon… Continue reading Smitten Kitchen’s pumpkin muffins
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Strawberry-lemon sour cream loaf
Details here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022439-strawberry-lemon-loaf-cake?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share This was delicious. (May 2022)
Ghirardelli brownie cookies
We tried this recipe, which uses a boxed mix: https://savoringtoday.com/ghirardelli-brownie-mix-cookies/ We used a 20 oz box of Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownie mix, and following the tip in the recipe, we added 2 Tbsp flour (which resulted in a cakey cookie, so we may reduce to 1 Tbsp next time). For the optional extra ingredients, we… Continue reading Ghirardelli brownie cookies
Banana oatmeal nut butter cookies
We tried this recipe: https://runningonrealfood.com/flourless-peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-cookies/ Our modifications: first, we found that 3 medium bananas yielded about 1 ¼ cups. Second, we used ½ cup sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. Third, we used rolled oats (we did not have quick oats). Finally, we added ½ tsp vanilla extract, ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and… Continue reading Banana oatmeal nut butter cookies
Post-Thanksgiving curry puffs
This was a good use of 1.5 cups shredded leftover roast turkey breast, 1 cup mashed potatoes, and ¼ cup chopped roasted parsnips and carrots, in addition to a small shallot (in lieu of an onion), ¾ cup peas, and 2 Tbsp minced parsley plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice (in lieu of cilantro). We made… Continue reading Post-Thanksgiving curry puffs
Chocolate snack cake
We tried this easy, egg-free recipe, which uses white vinegar: https://www.food.com/recipe/one-pan-chocolate-snack-cake-313457 We did not have an 8x11" baking dish, so we used a 9" round clear glass baking dish. We increased the baking time to 40 mins (from 30) at 350. (Oct. 2020) We also made powdered sugar icing: https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/056132/easy-powdered-sugar-icing-recipe
Fruit jam oatmeal cookie bars
Flush with homemade strawberry-plum jam, we tried this recipe: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/11314/delicious-raspberry-oatmeal-cookie-bars/ Our modifications: first, instead of raspberry jam, we used strawberry-plum jam, recipe here: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/628996606180655104/strawberry-plum-jam-while-on-vacation-with-a. Second, we baked ours at 350 for 45 mins (we found 35-40 mins insufficient). After baking, we placed under the broiler (on low) for about 2 mins. We let it cool,… Continue reading Fruit jam oatmeal cookie bars
Spiced graham cracker cookies
While we were on vacation with a limited pantry, we tried this recipe: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-graham-cracker-cookies-232300 Lacking a food processor, we pulverized 15 planks of Annie’s graham crackers in a blender (using the “crumb” function), and we manually crumbled remnants that survived the blender. Our modifications: first, in lieu of vanilla extract, we enhanced with: ½ tsp… Continue reading Spiced graham cracker cookies
Chocolate chip pecan cookie ramekins
We tried this recipe: https://pinchofyum.com/deep-dish-cookie-bowls We reduced brown sugar from 1/3 cup to ¼ cup. We also added 2 Tbsp pecans (roughly chopped) with the ¼ cup chocolate chips. We had only 7 oz ramekins, so we split the dough among 3 ramekins and baked at 325 for 23 mins. It was still underdone, so… Continue reading Chocolate chip pecan cookie ramekins
Turkey and potato keema puffs
This is our latest pandemic addiction. We made this filling: https://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/152921985856/indian-style-curried-minced-turkey-with-potatoes. We froze batches of it in 16 oz containers. We defrost a container and make curry puffs using premade puff pastry. We tried Wewalka brand pastry sheets (13.2 oz), which fills up only one baking sheet and yields 8 puffs. Because the parchment paper… Continue reading Turkey and potato keema puffs
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