Carrot Cake Bread, spiced with cinnamon and ginger, is a delicious quick bread for a snack time treat or a casual dessert. Brush the tops of the loaves with egg white and sprinkle with sugar for a crispy crust. Scatter a few chocolate chips on top for added interest or garnish each loaf with a few walnut halves before baking. No matter the finishing details Carrot Cake Bread is an easy way to create Carrot Cake deliciousness with a minimum of fuss.
Tag: Snacks
Peanut Butter Banana Granola
Making Peanut Butter Banana Granola is a perfect way to use up fully ripe, gooey-sweet bananas. This go-to granola recipe pairs them with nut butter, maple syrup, oats, chopped nuts, a few pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon – then adds an optional, but intriguing pinch of red pepper.
Pumpkin Sourdough Crackers
Top these beautiful autumn inspired Pumpkin Sourdough Crackers with pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds or even brown sugar to punctuate their seasonal appeal. Served with gruyere and thinly sliced apples or pears, these make a delicious appetizer or snack.
Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake
When you need a little more sweetness in your life try this streusel topped snack cake. Sour Cream Cinnamon Coffee Cake has a crumb softened by sour cream and a streusel warmed by a healthy measure of cinnamon. It is a sweet antidote to cold conditions.
Quick Whole Wheat Molasses Bread
This adaptable January-style quick bread is easy to make with just 6 ingredients. It’s a delicious way to apply “Ten Things” to my post-holiday pantry…
Cowboy Caviar
Hi there! It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? There are probably at least a million reasons. For my part the last few years have involved distracting challenges with moving, health, business, politics, organization, technology, photography and Apple products, just to name a few…. but that’s not really what I […]
White Chocolate Almond Brownies (Blondies)
I once had a recipe for the perfect summer dessert bar: White Chocolate Brownies. The photo was luscious 80’s elegance, a stack of pale squarely sliced bars drizzled with a grid of dark chocolate and arranged on a red plate. They looked picnic ready and utterly delectable. I swooned and clipped the page…
In the Pink – Cast Iron Salsa
Cast Iron Salsa has a rich depth of smoky-sweet undertones. Serve it with chips or savor as a relish with eggs, meat or fresh roasted vegetables.
Cinnamon Toast Biscotti
What makes Cinnamon Toast Biscotti special is the topping added during the second bake. After cutting the loaves into thick slices and toasting one side, brush the biscotti with a bit of butter. Then sprinkle each cookie with cinnamon and sugar, like a slice of Cinnamon Toast.
Aunt Hen’s Cinnamon Toast
This is not exactly a recipe. It’s more like a memory. Or maybe a mindset, intent on those old-fashioned basics, pared down and well executed. And it’s not exactly news. It’s been written about by food bloggers everywhere, some who have great thoughts on the matter, some who get right […]
Back to Basics Cornbread
The secret to Back to Basics Cornbread is frozen sweet corn. It creates a dense, soft cornbread with just a hint of added texture from the corn. This cornbread goes well with beans or chili. It is also lovely left-over, toasted and served with a drizzle of honey.
Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes with Avocado Corn Salsa
After a season of feasting on rich foods and nibbling on elaborate cookies I’m ready to get back to basics. In my kitchen that often begins with the tradition of cooking black-eyed peas and greens to inspire luck in the coming year. The origins of this southern tradition are debatable […]