When I was first married, I had a handful of recipes I could make, and little experience. While my wonderful husband, who is also a wonderful cook, taught me many things and inspired me in the kitchen, the truth is you simply cannot learn how to be a great cook without a little trial and …
Ingredients 1 cube butter or margarine (1/2 cup) 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 12 to 16 oz. chocolate chips 3-5 oz. shredded coconut 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts (with the best food chopper) 1 can sweetened, condensed milk Directions Melt cube of butter in 9×13-inch baking dish. (Put dish in oven while it is heating …
The first time I baked with whole wheat flour, I made a few foolhardy mistakes and ended up with a bone-dry brick of dark, lumpy “bread.” So to help you avoid the same traps that I fell into, here are a few bits of advice about using whole wheat flour in your baking. Watch for …
If you love to bake holiday desserts but would like to up the health quotient and cut the calories in your sweet treats, here’s a way to wow your friends and family with some creative holiday baking. Bran Brownies The name sounds bland but the taste is bold and rich. 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 …
Artisan bread is all the rage right now, and you can bake it at home for pennies on the dollar. Whether you’re looking to make the perfect French baguette or a multigrain bread packed with nutrients and topped with crunchy seeds for extra fiber, it can be baked at home. If your bread recipe calls …