I made this lemon blueberry olive oil cake a few weeks ago, and wanted to make sure I don't lose the recipe. So posting it here for safekeeping and to share. I love cakes made with olive oil. The key is to use the best olive oil you can afford. This cake is not too sweet, fruity, … [Read more...]
Quiche Florentine with homemade crust
I wanted to share this recipe for Quiche Florentine with homemade crust that I made recently. I like quiche but don't make it very often. It definitely is not an every day food, but it's comforting and delicious, and worth the calories once in a while. If you decide to make it, … [Read more...]
Soft whole wheat bread
This soft whole wheat bread is made in a stand mixer. My bread machine broke a few months ago, which was a very emotional moment for me. It had served me very well for years and was the best $9 ever spent. It was a work horse, I used it for making bread, pizza, hamburger buns, … [Read more...]
This Week’s Menu | Quick low-carb meals
We are just about done with Thanksgiving leftovers. One of my favorite things to make with leftover turkey are these turkey, Brie, and cranberry sauce panini: I used rosemary/ whole grain bread, spread it with dijon mustard and cranberry sauce, and layered slices of Brie … [Read more...]
Simple menu planning to make your life easier
My mom is a great cook. She cooks every day from scratch, just like her mother used to do. It's a natural thing for her. I remember her often saying that she doesn't mind cooking. It's the dreaded "what to cook for dinner tonight?" question that drove her crazy. Having to face it … [Read more...]