BIZZY BAKES

Grandchildren are adorable.  I was talking to my three year old granddaughter who was telling me that her Mommy planted berries today.  I asked if I could have some.  She told me, "no, they are at home."  I asked her where I was.  She answered, "in the phone."  Who would have thought? I bake a lot over Passover but there is no kidding oneself that all the cakes turn out as good as those made with flour.  The brownies, blondies and nut cookies are the real deal and I would bet, it would be difficult to tell that they are for Passover.  I don't use matzah meal which means potato starch is the bulk of each.  I made some great apple desserts using this. After the holiday, I could not wait to bake something and pulled out the Cooking Light book which has appealed to be since the day, I got it.  When I look through baking books, I must take into consideration which will be made gluten-free with ease and effectively. Walnut Coffee ...

Yes, I am behind but I am working on catching up and actually, I am about ready to bake the next cake, a buttermilk bundt cake.  We in The Home Bakers (THB) are using Coffee Cakes by Lou Seibert Pappas.  Since, we are a coffee cake household, this is the perfect book for us.  Except for chocolate which Hubby does not like, the rest of the recipes are just right for him.  This one, Marionberry-Hazelnut Cake is filled with his favorites, not marionberries or hazelnuts though.  What is a marionberry?  I used blueberries and planned to use almonds until I realized, I was out.  I pulled out walnuts instead.  I keep ground flours on hand with a celiac husband.  Nut flours give flavor and are a partial substitute for the all-purpose flour.  I use a gluten-free mixture and the nut flour.  A Great Combo! You can find the recipe here.  My substitutions are as above, walnut flour, gluten free mix, blueberries.  Otherwise, I ...

This is for Muffin Monday as well as CEiMB. I appreciate that  Ellie really does lighten up her recipes and I have not found the food lacking in flavor.  With Paula Deen and Ina Garten and other chefs who stress the butter, it is refreshing to find a recipe like this and in fact, a book of comfort food, all on the healthier side. This was actually, a quick bread but we find, it is much easier to eat a muffin.  As a result, I tend to make fewer breads and more muffins.  I made this for CEiMB, a group who cooks and bakes the wonderful recipes from Ellie Krieger.  Please, feel free to join us and link up, any Ellie recipe here . Zucchini-Walnut Muffins - Ellie Krieger - Comfort Food Fix (adapted) 1 1/2 cups gluten-free brown rice flour Mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2teaspoon nutmeg 1/3 cup canola oil 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 small zucchini (6 oz), coarsely grated (about 1 1/4 cup) 1/3 cup chopped w...

I got my ingredients out, was creaming the sugar and oil (instead of butter) and my husband said, he did not want apples.  OK, I am flexible but this cake called for 3 cups of diced apples.  I did some scurrying.  I added a cup of ground walnuts and upped the chopped nuts to a cup.  I added another tablespoon  of oil and then I hoped for the best. I am sure the results are no thing like the apple cake, Taste of Home aimed for but I have to tell you, it is delicious.  It is like toffee, nice and chewy in the inside. I am sharing with you the correct recipe for this apple-nut cake. Apple  Nut Cake Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 cups diced peeled apples 1/4 cup chopped nuts Whipped cream  or  ice cream Directions In a la...