If you’ve never used canned pumpkin as a lower fat/calorie baking swap, I’m about to rock your world. Applesauce, mashed bananas, and other fruit purees get all the love when it comes to healthier baking substitutions, but I find canned pumpkin to be the top swap for brownies, carrot c[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Baking’
October 15th, 2011 - 8:59 am § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Brownie Mix + Canned Pumpkin= Amazing Brownie Bites
July 4th, 2011 - 6:40 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Long Live The Donut Muffin
There’s a lot to love about Healdsburg, California. From great restaurants, to adorable shops and a variety of wine tasting rooms, it’s a great home base away from more touristy wine country towns. That’s lovely and all, but the real reason why I’ll always have a special plac[...]
My Boston Valentine
Overly expensive pre-fixe meals? Ridiculously huge heart-shaped boxes of chocolates? Unnecessary amounts of red roses? I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of the hoopla surrounding Valentine’s Day. Therefore, in the spirit of celebrating Boston’s simple pleasures, I[...]
November 22nd, 2010 - 8:22 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Cranberry-Apple Chutney
This Thanksgiving, I’m introducing a delicious new side dish to our menu: homemade cranberry-apple chutney. Sweet yet tangy with hints of cinnamon and ginger, this chutney is fantastic when paired with turkey. It’s also a lovely addition to a turkey sandwich – think Iggy’[...]
November 11th, 2010 - 9:15 pm § in RECIPES
Home Cookin’: Making Your Own Granola
Feel free to call me crunchy, but I love making my own granola. Making it at home is incredibly easy and allows you to tailor the amount of sweetness, crunch and spice to your preference. Inspired by one of my favorite cookbooks Breakfast, Lunch, Tea: The Many Little Meals of Rose Bakery, I cus[...]