The first “food” I made as a kid, without adult supervision, was a no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookie. As an adult, I have modified the “traditional” recipe to make these cookies just as sweet and tasty without all the fat. I’m very happy to share my lower fat version with a deeper flavor profile. They areContinue reading “No-Bake LOWER Fat Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: Gluten-Free & Vegan Friendly!”
Category Archives: Traditional Foods in North America
Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard
Most of us living in the US have eaten strawberry shortcake. It’s a classic summertime dessert. As much as I love strawberries, blueberries are at the top of my list of favorite fruits. So, one day, I thought “why not a blueberry shortcake?” Have you ever thought about blueberry shortcake? Well, here it is! I’mContinue reading “Easy Blueberry Shortcake with Blueberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”
Angel Food Cake: Terrific Light & Sweet, Fat-Free Summer Dessert
It isn’t summer without a light, pillow fluffy, spongy, fat-free, sweet treat that’s great eaten alone or soaked in fruit and topped with cream. I’m referring to angel food cake. This cake creates a simple and versatile dessert base and is light on the hips! Angel Food Cake Origins Angel food cakes are an AmericanContinue reading “Angel Food Cake: Terrific Light & Sweet, Fat-Free Summer Dessert”
Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard
One of my favorite summertime desserts is a strawberry shortcake. My version consists of repeat layers of light, pillow-y angel food cake covered with a sweet strawberry glaze followed by a creamy, sweet cream cheese custard topping. This tasty, layered dessert is easy to make, perfect for the season, and ideal for social gatherings. StrawberryContinue reading “Easy Strawberry Shortcake with Strawberry Glaze & Creamy Custard”
Easy Banana Pudding: No-Cook, Egg-Free Most Requested Recipe
Americans LOVE banana pudding! This recipe includes a quick and easy, creamy, no-fuss vanilla pudding layered with store-bought or homemade vanilla wafers, and sliced bananas. It truly is a must have for the summer season. You have all the flavor without the effort! If you can open a can, you can make this easy homemadeContinue reading “Easy Banana Pudding: No-Cook, Egg-Free Most Requested Recipe”
Vanilla (Nilla) Wafers: Fantastic Vanilla, Buttery, Crunchy Cookies
Do you call them Vanilla or Nilla wafers? Nilla is just the shortened version of vanilla and the official name of the Nabisco brand. Vanilla wafers are a simple buttery, vanilla flavored crunchy cookie used primarily in banana pudding. Why buy those heavily processed crunchy cookies from the store when you can make them justContinue reading “Vanilla (Nilla) Wafers: Fantastic Vanilla, Buttery, Crunchy Cookies”
Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro
Who doesn’t love chips? Why not make your own adding your favorite seasonings like Ranch, Taco, powdered cheese, etc.? Use homemade or store-bought flour tortillas, bake them plain, or add savory or sweet seasonings and enjoy! Making homemade tortilla chips is easy to do and a great way to use up some of those spicesContinue reading “Mexican Tortilla Chips: Simple, Savory Mexican, & Sweet Churro”
Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press
Mexican corn tortillas contain the simplest and fewest ingredients. You only need masa harina (corn flour) and water… great for gluten-free eaters! That’s what I call easy yumminess! Use them to make tacos, chips, quesadillas, tostadas, enchiladas, fajitas, you name it! Homemade corn tortillas can be made fresh from scratch and eaten hot all duringContinue reading “Mexican Corn Tortillas: Simple Recipe with DIY Tortilla Press”
Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs
Mexican flour tortillas are about the easiest and simplest thin flatbreads you can make. All you need are a few ingredients, a rolling pin (or something like it), and a heat source to create this simple, homemade fresh bread. With food prices increasing, why not save a little and make them yourself? Tortilla Origins CornContinue reading “Mexican Flour Tortillas: Great Recipe for Your Tortilla Needs”
Jamaican Patty: Spices, Herbs, & Meat in a Flaky Turmeric Crust
Mini dough encrusted meat or veggie pies are the ultimate street food or appetizer. This Jamaican Patty recipe contains the most common spices and herbs found in Jamaican cuisine. You get the Caribbean heat from the spicy, seasoned meat. The yellow, golden, flaky pie crust is a result of turmeric and mix of butter andContinue reading “Jamaican Patty: Spices, Herbs, & Meat in a Flaky Turmeric Crust”