Honey Banana Bread

This honeyed banana bread is something special.

The scent of this banana bread filling the house as it bakes is irresistible. Cinnamon and honey mellows the powerful kick in the face that bananas usually deliver. The rich complexity of flavor that honey adds makes this much more interesting […]

Monkey Butter

This was love at first taste. To be brief, this is tropical jam perfection. I love coconut. So, I’ve added a lot of shredded coconut to my jam. But, feel free to add coconut to your own taste.

Make this NOW! You won’t be sorry.

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Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Crunchy crumbs straight out of the oven with tender fluffy cake on the bottom, but, wait! You’ll want to wait about an hour to eat this cake. It was a pleasure to eat warm with the light, flaky crumbs melting under my bite. Sweet cinnamon cake and a good cup […]

Trader Joe’s Cocoa Brownie

It’s really amazing just how much you can cut back on the butter and still end up with a rich and chocolate-y brownie. This version has exactly half of the butter as the original recipe. At 45 minutes, the center is still gooey (like a molten chocolate cake). But, if […]

Coconut Raisin Granola

Why would you ever buy granola? It’s the perfect kitchen sink recipe. Throw in all your favorite healthy treats. I love coconut. So, I go crazy with it. The whole thing whips up in about 2 minutes. It bakes up golden and delicious in exactly 20 minutes. Then, just let […]

Favorite Sandwich Of The Year (So Far)

Candied Lemon And Walnut Bread With Chicken & Tomatoes

A sandwich made with love can be a great meal.

Perfectly ripe black krim tomatoes make every sandwich better? So, yes, those definitely added to the savory richness of this sandwich. Buttery bread with candied lemon peel […]

Masa Real — Version Two

This version is a bit more tender, soft, and fluffier than a traditional Masa Real. I love both versions. But, I must confess, this version is my current favorite.

Masa Real

8 Tablespoons butter, soft 2 eggs 1/4 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups of sugar […]

Peanut Banana Butter

This great little spread does it all. It can be a snack, a meal or a sweet. Just vary your portion to fit your hunger level. It’s great straight off the spoon, too. For a healthier treat, omit the sugar and add 1 tablespoon of honey (or no honey at […]

Snacks

Snacks are every bit as important as a real meal. You could even say they’re more important. How often do your snacks turn into that days lunch? The best of intentions get swept to the wayside when there are things to do. So, what do you eat for your snack/possible […]

Raspberry & Cranberry Jam

It’s almost spring. That means it’s time to start cleaning out the freezer. As usual, there was a leftover bag of cranberries and a couple bags of frozen raspberries (I love a raspberry and mixed berry smoothies.) So, I tried combining the two. It’s a winning combination. From start to […]