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I considered using “surprise” in the title to represent the broccoli hidden within these scones. I’m sorry to report, however, that the surprise was on me. My children won’t eat them. (Argh!) They like ham; they like cheddar; they like scones; they even like broccoli, but they won’t touch these. They won’t explain why, so …
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; …
Most of the biscotti recipes I’ve used or modified over the years have come straight out of Cooking Light magazine. This new favorite, adapted from Prevention.com, is a bit more decadent. The calorie “costs” are somewhat offset by the added nutrients in the whole wheat flour, almonds, and dried cherries—none of which were in the original …
Now that we have a sourdough starter, this bread is a favorite in our house. Though our daughter likes it for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, we prefer it with chicken, ham, turkey, or tuna. Whole Grain Sourdough Bread (a.k.a. Oatmeal Sourdough Bread and Barley Sourdough Bread) Makes one 2-pound loaf 1 1/4 cups sourdough …
This was our original “go-to” recipe for sandwich bread, and it remains my favorite. Its only downfall is that it makes a small loaf that is gone too quickly. As a result, Matt dug up a couple of recipes for larger loaves, one of which we modified and appears on this site as Simple Oatmeal Bread. …