March is here, spring is on the horizon, and we’re all looking for green… green grass, green leaves, and even the lucky 4-leaf green clover. Thus, it’s the month of green, especially for the Irish, thanks to St. Paddy’s Day! With that, this baking post is about as simple as it gets, a 4-ingredient IrishContinue reading “4-Ingredient Authentic & Versatile Irish Soda Quick Bread”
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Value in Almond Pulp: How to Store and Use it
I have been making almond “milk” for many years now. The first few times I made it I didn’t know what to do with the soggy almond pulp left after straining the liquid. Not knowing what to do and learning that others just threw it away, that’s what I did. As someone who tries toContinue reading “Value in Almond Pulp: How to Store and Use it”
Easy Milk Substitute: 3 Ingredients with lots of Versatility
Have you ever looked at the ingredients listed on a carton of store-bought nut, seed, or oat milk? Technically, I should refer to it as “beverage” since it’s not milk. If you have, then you are familiar with the words Gellan Gum, Sunflower Lecithin, Locust Bean Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin/Mineral Blend and my favorite, NaturalContinue reading “Easy Milk Substitute: 3 Ingredients with lots of Versatility”
Traditional Serbian Proja Cornbread: Light, Cheesy, and Gluten Free
Old man winter is clearly on steroids. Is there an end in sight? What are we to do? With the recent cold snap all across the country, we continue to enjoy creamy soups and chili. Let’s embrace the cold, continue making those veggie-filled healthy 😊soups and add a bake to make them special and indulgent!Continue reading “Traditional Serbian Proja Cornbread: Light, Cheesy, and Gluten Free”
Homemade Almond Flour: Why not make your own?
Many of us have almonds hanging out in our pantries or in the freezer. But did you know there are lots of things you can do with those almonds? My kitchen and freezer stay stocked with almonds. I use them to make almond milk, almond butter, roasted almonds, blanched almonds, almond meal using the pulpContinue reading “Homemade Almond Flour: Why not make your own?”
Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread
Lunar New Year arrives February 12th. Our Asian friends are in full celebration mode (well, as much as one can be during a pandemic). At least, the celebrations will be en famille, if nothing else. After all, in Asian countries, Lunar New Year is the largest family and friend celebration of the year. Regardless, familyContinue reading “Chinese Steamed Flower Rolls: Beautiful yet Unique Asian Bread”
Filipino Ensaymada Rolls: the Most Versatile Bread
I have never made a more versatile bread than the Filipino Ensaymada Rolls. While I have posted on this one before, I really wanted to make it again. It is the season for Filipino celebrations, so I just couldn’t resist another nod to the Philippines. Who can pass up a buttery, lightly sweetened, pillowy rollContinue reading “Filipino Ensaymada Rolls: the Most Versatile Bread”
How to Make Evaporated Milk: MUCH Tastier & Healthier
You just found a recipe you want to make and you have everything you need… EXCEPT it calls for evaporated milk and you can’t find it in your pantry! So now what? Do you substitute with regular milk? Well, it depends on how much you need. If your recipe calls for evaporated milk as itsContinue reading “How to Make Evaporated Milk: MUCH Tastier & Healthier”
Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?
It’s the new year! Many of us are making New Year’s Resolutions to eat a little less of this and little more of that. Given this, we don’t have to eliminate what we love from our diets. As we all know, sourdough made a come back in 2020 and continues to be all the rage.Continue reading “Why not an Authentic Borodinsky Russian Rye Bread?”
Authentic 4 Ingredient Zanzibar Chapati Flatbread
Happy New Year! I guess you know what that means. After a glutinous couple of months, it’s time to cut back on the sweets, eat a few more veggies, and add some extra moves to our daily lives. In light of that, for this post I decided to baking something a little lighter. Since myContinue reading “Authentic 4 Ingredient Zanzibar Chapati Flatbread”