Beer Biscuits
Description The beer adds flavor and leavening to these biscuits. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¾ cup beer Servings: 12
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Gluten Free Tortillas
Description My sons really miss flour tortillas since we have gone gluten-free. So I have tinkered with a bunch of wheat flour tortilla recipes to create one that fits our new diet. These aren’t your traditional thin tortillas (basically because I press them by hand) but a nice thick and more chewy-style that reminds me … Read more
Ada (Adai)
Description Ada is a type of dosa (crepe) usually served at breakfast. It is made with a mixture of lentils and rice, and is quite filling. It is typically eaten with podi (south Indian spicy chutney powder) and mango pickle (avakkai). Since the batter is made with raw lentils, it gets fermented easily. It will … Read more
Whole Wheat Seed Bread
Description This is a recipe I formulated for my dear son while he was fighting cancer. He had his stomach removed but can still eat this bread. He remains healthy to this day, four years later! Ingredients ½ cup warm water ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce 3 tablespoons active dry yeast 3 ½ cups warm water ½ … Read more
Sugarless Fruit Nut Muffins
Description A really delicious sweet tasting sugarless muffin! Ingredients 1 cup chopped dates ½ cup raisins ½ cup chopped pitted prunes 1 cup water ½ cup butter, cut into pieces ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup … Read more
Cranberry Apple Breakfast Muffins
Description Growing up a friend’s mother used to make these every fall. They are the perfect breakfast muffin, not too sweet with the tartness of the cranberries. Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup brown sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 1 … Read more
Summer Squash Pizza Crust
Description Enjoy this frittata-type crust made with summer squash. Smother this crust with your favorite pizza toppings: tomato sauce or pesto and vegetables galore! Enjoy and be creative! Try sprinkling feta cheese or adding artichoke hearts for a Mediterranean flair. Ingredients 4 cups finely shredded zucchini or yellow summer squash ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¾ … Read more
Three Ingredient Buttermilk Cornbread
Description This is a quick and easy, savory cornbread recipe. I learned this from my grandmother and it is my all time favorite cornbread. Ingredients vegetable oil as needed 1 ½ cups buttermilk 1 ½ cups cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8
Pani PoPo
Description Old family recipe that my family made for me when I was a little girl back in Samoa. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package frozen dinner rolls dough, thawed 15 ounces water, divided 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch Instructions Arrange rolls in a 9×13-inch baking dish cover the … Read more
Multigrain Bagels
Description I added flaxseed meal, wheat germ, rolled oats, and whole wheat flour to a recipe I adapted from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. The recipe yields 16 bagels that won’t ‘get lost’ in your toaster. These bagels are best served toasted. My kids love them topped with cream cheese and thin layer of strawberry jam. Store … Read more