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
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Indian rice pudding (kheer), version 1
We tried this recipe to use up some leftover basmati rice: https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/leftover-rice-pudding-kheer/ Our modifications: first, we heated 2 ½ cups milk, 3 Tbsp sugar (we used citrus-infused sugar), a dash of salt, and 1 cup cooked basmati (Jyoti brand) on medium-high heat to bring it to a boil. Then we reduced to a medium-low simmer,… Continue reading Indian rice pudding (kheer), version 1
Berries with honey-lime dressing
We loosely followed this easy recipe: https://kristineskitchenblog.com/berry-fruit-salad/ For the fruit, we rinsed and drained 6 oz raspberries and 1 dry pint blueberries. For the dressing, we used the juice and zest from one large lime and 1 Tbsp honey. For increased depth of flavor, we added a dash each freshly ground black pepper and a… Continue reading Berries with honey-lime dressing
King Arthur’s gluten-free brownies
We purchased King Arthur’s gluten-free flour for a different recipe, and we now have a lot of this special flour leftover. We tried this brownie recipe: https://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/gluten-free-brownies-recipe Because we used dark cocoa powder, we omitted the optional chocolate chips. We did include the optional 1 cup walnuts, and we used superfine sugar (as recommended by… Continue reading King Arthur’s gluten-free brownies
Chocolate haystacks
We tried this recipe: https://addapinch.com/chocolate-haystacks-recipe/ We made a half-recipe: 1 cup chow mein noodles (which we eventually increased to 1 ¼ cup); ½ cup pecan pieces, pistachios, and slivered almonds (lightly toasted together); 12 oz Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips (microwave-melted in a medium-sized ovenproof glass mixing bowl); and a sprinkle of kosher salt over the… Continue reading Chocolate haystacks
Banana everything cookies
This is a kitchen sink recipe that uses banana as a binder in lieu of eggs and butter, plus chocolate chips, walnuts, and oats. We tried this recipe: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012904-banana-everything-cookies?smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share We used 1 large, ripe banana. Instead of spraying the baking sheets with oil, we lined with parchment, which we then sprayed with corn oil. We… Continue reading Banana everything cookies
Stovetop apple crisp
Our oven died, so we were happy to try this recipe: https://iowagirleats.com/stovetop-apple-crisp/ We used one large and one medium Fuji apple. We added about 1.5 Tbsp bourbon to the bubbling cinnamon sugar before folding in the cubed apples. (Apr. 2020)
Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)
Every once in a while when I was a kid, my sister and I enjoyed this special treat at Korean-Chinese restaurants. I decided to try it at home. Because we rarely deep-fry, I tried combining a healthier, roasted sweet potato method with a traditional candy coating. First, following this recipe, https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/paleo-korean-caramelized-sweet-potatoes-goguma-mattang-2/ , we cut two… Continue reading Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)
Skinnytaste banana bundt cake
We made this recipe, which used egg whites and apple sauce: https://www.skinnytaste.com/makeover-banana-nut-bread-3-pts/ Instead of 2 loaf pans, we used a large bundt pan, which we lightly greased with oil. Bake at 350 until a toothpick comes out clean (about 60 mins). (Feb. 2020)
Lemon sour cream bundt cake
We had leftover creme fraiche and sour cream, so tried this recipe: https://bakingbites.com/2019/03/lemon-sour-cream-bundt-cake/. We used ½ cup creme fraiche and ½ cup sour cream. For the sugar, we used a 2:1 ratio of citrus-infused sugar to plain white sugar. For the batter, we used zest from 2 lemons and juice from 1 ½ lemons (which… Continue reading Lemon sour cream bundt cake
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