Weekends in the Kitchen and Beyond
Apple pie is touted as a traditional American dessert–as traditional as it gets. But America isn’t the only place in the world where the apple is the star component of a delightful traditional dessert. Immediately comes to mind French tarte tartin with its caramel coated apples or Polish szarlotka with it’s crumbly, buttery pastry crust. […]
I am in search for a pecan pie recipe that creates a dessert that meets these qualifications: (1) it can be made into bars for easy handling by guests; (2) it’s gooey; and (3) it doesn’t contain corn syrup. [I have since learned that corn syrup, like Karo brand, isn’t the same as the all-time […]
I recently learned that pumpkin can replace eggs in recipes. It covers the binding and moisture qualities of eggs. I’m not sure how good that works if baking a cake. Looking at my spiced pumpkin bread, which requires eggs and lots of pumpkin, I have my doubts. However, I tried the theory out with these […]
I’ve found that kids just love this moist cake! It’s dairy and nut-free, which is great when wondering what to take to school or potlucks for kids. It’s a very moist cake, undoubtedly from the applesauce and oil. This is what the cake batter looks like in the pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and some brown […]