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I fell in love with biscotti years ago and have been giving them as Christmas gifts ever since. This is perhaps the most unusual variation I’ve come across. With its aromatic blend of spices, the loose tea imparts interesting colors and exotic flavors to these cookies and—along with the ginger and cinnamon—a few antioxidants as …
Cherries, oatmeal and blueberries contribute red, white and blue to these patriotic cookies. Chocolate chip cookies of any variety seem to be a national favorite, anyway. I first adapted this recipe to “sneak” fruit and whole grains into our children’s diet. We always have dried cherries in stock, buying them in bulk from Sam’s Club …
This recipe falls into the semi-homemade category, a lá Sandra Lee, using a boxed mix to speed things up. It includes whole grains and a vitamin-packed veggie for a hearty, healthful breakfast. Enjoy! Note: I have a hard time making my pancakes look good (round) if the batter is runny, so this is a little …
Our son insists he doesn’t like peanut butter, but he really enjoys this bread. Sliced, toasted, and lightly buttered, it delivers a nice dose of fruit and protein for breakfast. For a tasty afternoon snack, substitute chocolate chips for the dried cranberries. Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bread Adapted from The Bread Machine Cookbook II by …
Though ideal for lunch, this bread is great at any time of day. It’s tasty on its own, sliced and toasted with a touch of butter, but you could also serve it with soup or salad to make a meal. Our kids love this, and we’re always happy to “sneak” a serving of fruit or …
This Challah (hall-uh) is such a hit that we often serve it for guests and use it for gifts. With the help of a bread machine, it’s much easier than it looks. Although this is not a low-calorie recipe, we’ve added whole wheat flour to increase its nutritional value. Challah Adapted from The Best Bread …
I have always loved the combination of cranberry and orange flavors in bread and muffins. The cranberry orange quick bread recipe that I used for years called for more oil (in the form of butter) than I wanted and contained no whole grains. This modified version of a similar recipe replaces some of the oil …
This is a nut-free variation of my Cranberry Orange Walnut Bread, created specifically for my son, who won’t eat any bread with nuts. He’s not allergic, thankfully, but he can’t—or won’t—keep them down, so we don’t even try anymore. Muffins are easier to serve to children anyway. Don’t be intimidated by the number of ingredients; …