Autumn Fruits Cheesecake
This autumn fruits cheesecake is so easy to make and pretty as a picture! Continue reading
Category Archives: cakes
Torta Rustica di Segale
Ho creato questa torta rustica di segale per il contest “Lo Pan Ner” – i Pani delle Alpi (http://www.lopanner.com/vda/) E’ la quintessenza della semplicità e bontà . La base e’ fatta di soli tre ingredienti: pane di segale, uova, e zucchero. Ha una consistenza soffice e friabile allo stesso tempo. La panna e frutti di bosco poi completano e complementano il tutto. Inoltre e’ un ottimo modo per utilizzare il pane di segale avanzato. Non si butta via niente! Continue reading
Deep Chocolate Chickpea Cupcakes
These Deep Chocolate Chickpea Cupcakes are completely vegan – no dairy or eggs . They have nothing to lose though in flavor or texture. In addition they’re packed with protein provided by the chickpea flour, almond meal and almond milk. And they’re so easy to make, just combine and beat together the dry and wet ingredients. I whipped them up before breakfast and in 20 minutes they were out of the oven. And they’re healthy enough for breakfast too. Continue reading
Mini Cheesecakes
These little mini cheesecakes make a perfect and easy to serve dessert for the Fourth of July. The fresh berries add a refreshing splash of color too. Continue reading
Whiting Way Banana Bread
I got this Whiting Way Banana Bread recipe from my son Richard which turned out to be less sweet and healthier than the classic version. It uses half the amount of sugar which doesn’t take away any of the taste but rather enhances the banana flavor. The method also is slightly different and easier to make. With this hot weather and bananas ripening so quickly there couldn’t be a better way of using them. Bananas are also rich in magnesium and potassium – important minerals to include in summer. Easy, healthy, delicious – what more could you ask for in a banana bread! Continue reading
Lavender Olive Oil Brownies
These Lavender Olive Oil Brownies are an interesting variation from the usual brownie. Their texture is a little bit more cake-like with a touch of a lavender aroma which seems unusual but compliments the chocolate flavor. They are lighter but if you wish you can add chocolate chips. Continue reading
Pumpkin Swirl Pecan Bars
These pumpkin swirl pecan bars are a delicious and healthy snack and could be perfect for breakfast too. If you don’t have pumpkin even squash or sweet potato will do. The orange color of these vegetables indicates generous amounts of healthy beta carotene. Continue reading
After Eight Vegan Cupcakes
The fresh mint flavor of these After Eight Vegan cupcakes really reminds me of the the popular chocolate covered thin mints! And you don’t need eggs, milk or butter either in these rich tasting cupcakes. Continue reading
Emily’s Coconut Cake
Other than inspirational poetry which she was famous for, Emily Dickinson was also a good baker. The renown American poet loved baking bread and cakes too and decorating them with fresh flowers. Here I replicated Emily’s Coconut Cake recipe which turned out moist and delicious and also very easy to make. Her original handwritten recipe follows. Continue reading
Apple Pear Miascia
This Apple Pear “Miascia”, a traditional cake from Como could be grouped together with other “frugal” cakes in
Italy such as the “Torta Paesana” of Brianza. These cakes both use day old bread soaked in milk but the “Miascia” has a lighter and fruitier twist in the use of apples and pears instead of cocoa – and walnuts are used here instead of pine nuts. Continue reading