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
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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
Peanut butter cornflake clusters
Craving a similar butterscotch-flavored dessert from Club Med, we tried this recipe: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/peanut-butter-cornflake-cookies/ We made a half-batch, which yielded about a dozen clusters. (Nov. 2020)
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
Homemade pop tarts
We tried this recipe: https://lemonsandzest.com/the-easiest-homemade-pop-tarts/ For the filling, we used our homemade strawberry plum jam. First, we found that ¾ Tbsp per pop tart was sufficient. Second, we used store-bought pie crust (1 box, which had 2 layers). We strongly recommend rolling out each layer of dough to no more than 1/8" thick for a… Continue reading Homemade pop tarts
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
Strawberry plum jam
While on vacation with a limited pantry, I had a sudden craving for peanut butter-jelly roll-ups. Because we did not have jam or jelly, I decided to make a micro-batch based on what we had on hand: 6 strawberries (cut into quarters), 1 plum (peel-on, pitted, and cut into ½" pieces), ½ cup white sugar,… Continue reading Strawberry plum jam
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
Indian rice pudding (kheer), version 2
Another good use of cooked basmati rice. We tried this recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/indian-rice-pudding-recipe-1943299. We toasted the pistachios before adding them along with golden raisins. This is our favorite kheer recipe to date, perhaps because of the addition of half-and-half and coconut milk. (Aug. 2020)
Baked rice pudding with brulee topping
We tried this recipe: https://www.lanascooking.com/baked-rice-pudding/ Our modifications: first, we used cooked basmati rice and golden raisins. Second, instead of 1.5 cups sugar and zest from one lemon, we used 1.5 cups of homemade citrus-infused sugar. Third, once the baking ended, we let the custard cool for 10 mins and then sprinkled with 2 Tbsp sugar… Continue reading Baked rice pudding with brulee topping
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