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This is another version of the microwave granola I shared in an earlier post. This one is a little crunchier—and pricier—because of the honey and extra canola oil. As for the rolled barley and rye, I first bought these in bulk last year to try expanding our whole grain options. Matt and I have had …
I have to admit that when I first saw the recipe this is adapted from, I was dubious. I loved the idea of saving time and money by using a microwave instead of the less energy-efficient oven, but I didn’t think it would really work. Lo and behold, it does! I have played around with …
This recipe is adapted from Andrea Chesman’s 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains, which also has a great pumpkin bread recipe—one of the few I’ve found that doesn’t call for an inordinate amount of oil and sugar. As noted below, 50/50 all-purpose/whole wheat flour combos are available in stores, but I mix my …
As pizza lovers with an aversion to garlic and onions, we have mastered several different recipes over the years. (Just try going into a restaurant and ordering a pizza that doesn’t have either item in the sauce!) When we first got married, our favorite crust utilized Jiffy mix, bacon pieces and dried tomatoes. We haven’t …
This recipe is adapted from Peanut Butter Planet, a great cookbook by Robin Robertson. My version includes whole grains (oats), more protein (egg) and less sugar (by one tablespoon) than the original. It’s also easier on the wallet because I use brown sugar instead of maple syrup. This is another breakfast option enjoyed by my …
Happy Valentine’s Day! (Part Deux) As mentioned in Part One, I like to use boxed cake mixes with nutritious oil substitutes rather than starting from scratch. My all-time favorite swaps involve using pureed pumpkin or sweet potatoes to replace most of the oil recommended in chocolate cake mixes. Both have significant health benefits, serving as …
Happy Valentine’s Day! (Part One) When it comes to most baked goods, I like starting from scratch. The two exceptions to that are brownies and cake. I’ve made decent—and occasionally excellent—homemade variations of each. However, the few that have turned out well typically took a lot of work. On the other hand, boxed brownie and …
I usually refer to one or two—if not several—other recipes when creating and “test driving” my own concoctions. These cookies are unusual, though, for I haven’t seen anything like them elsewhere. Google searches brought up several oatmeal banana chocolate chip recipes, but none with cocoa. This recipe is based more upon a traditional chocolate chip …