Green Onion Pancake

Crispy outside, and soft inside. Whole wheat flour is healthier than white flour . This recipe provide more fiber and nutrients. If you like soft and chewy, you can make pancake a little thinner and cook a little longer and a little more oil. Ingredients:  2 1/2 cup white-whole wheat Flour 1/2 cup wheat barn flakes […]

Baked Brie with Pecans

Toasted pecans and maple syrup complement the creamy Brie in this hors d’oeuvre. For the best texture, let the cheese cool before topping it with the syrup mixture. Ingredients 1 wheel(s) (about 9 ounces) Brie 1/2 cup(s) pecan pieces 3 tablespoon(s) light-brown sugar 3 tablespoon(s) pure maple syrup Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving Directions Preheat oven to 350 […]

Chocolate Raspberry Banana Cake

My husband loves my banana bread. However, I have made some modifications for a change such as textures moisture and puffiness. These include the changes of amount of vegetable oil, banana, sugar and eggs. I also reduce the amount of egg yolk to reduce the cholesterol. To make a health version of the banana bread, […]

Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Ingredients: 7 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, in small pieces 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 1/3 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons good-quality unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa 1/8 teaspoon salt Additional […]

Soft Ginger Cookies

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup margarine, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup molasses 2 tablespoons white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). […]

Bran Muffins

Ingredients 5 cups (1.25 L) all-purpose flour 5½ cups (1.375 L) 100% bran cereal 2 cups (500 ml) packed brown sugar 1 cup (250 ml) chopped dates or raisins 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking soda 1 tbsp (15 ml) cinnamon  4 cups (1 L) buttermilk or sour milk (see Notes) 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable […]

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe gives crisp edge and chewy middles. Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons hot water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions Preheat oven […]

Big, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or […]

Banana Almond Muffin

Ingredients: 2 large ripe banana 3 medium eggs 1/2 cup sugar 2 tea spoon vanilla extract 1 tea spoon baking soda 1 1/2 tea spoon baking soda 1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup Almond meal 3/4 cup vegetable oil Preparations: Turn on the stove at350F, greese the muffin tins with Olive oil spray. […]

Baklava

I was so amazed by Turkish dissert Baklava when I visitedTurkeyin the early summer 2010. Water-melting sensational Baklava leaves an unforgettable memory about Turkish trip. To be able to taste this incredible dissert back home, I searched the receipt and tried several times at home myself. Finally I made it. My husband, originally fromTurkey, loves […]