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Category Archives: Sweetener
Apple-Almond Custard Cake
By Cat, Jan 2017 (Photo, right, from Nutrition Action (1); see also photo of Cat’s dessert, below) When I saw this in the weekly Nutrition Action newsletter, it reminded me of the apple-almond desserts in the Scandinavian countries I visited … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Pear, Baked, Dairy, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Nuts and seeds, Sweetener
Tagged almond extract, almond meal, almonds, apples, butter, eggs, flour, milk, stevia, sugar
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Cranberry Upside Down Cake
By Cat, Nov 25, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Here’s another recipe from the Nov 23, 2016 Daily Interlake (originally by Gretchen McKay for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (1)). Most of us have cranberry sauce/jelly during the holidays and probably don’t think about using … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Baked, Berries, Citrus, Dairy, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Leavening, Sweetener, Whipped
Tagged butter, buttermilk, cranberries, eggs, flour, milk, orange juice, stevia, sugar
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Cranberry Slump (Cobbler)
By Cat, Nov 24, 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’m cooking my Thanksgiving dinner and looking for ways to keep busy yet attentive in-between tasks. I found this intriguing recipe in yesterday’s Daily Interlake (originally by Gretchen McKay for the … Continue reading
Chocolate-Rosemary Biscotti
By Cat, November 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I love biscotti, and I also love mixing herbs into sweet treats, so this really appeals to me. The recipe may sound difficult, but they are really easy to make, once … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Cocoa, Citrus, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Herbs, Leavening, Nuts and seeds, Soaked, Sprouted, Sweetener
Tagged almond, butter, chocolate, egg, flour, orange zest, rosemary, sugar, vanilla extract
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Immune-boosting homemade chai
By Cat, November 2016 (image, right, from Lisa’s Project Vegan blog (3) For a caffeinated beverage, I far prefer a good espresso or latte to chai, mainly because I’m not much of a black tea drinker. But when it comes … Continue reading
Posted in Citrus, Dairy, Fungi, Health, Herbs, Medicinal, Root Veggie, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged astragalus root, cardamom, cinnamon stick, cloves, ginger, honey, milk, orange peel, peppercorns, reishi
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Chicken Pieces with Cider and Caramelized Apples
By Cat, October 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikipedia) Fall is here and apples are begging to be picked for cider and pies – or for recipes like this one. I’ve not yet tested this recipe; it’s a bit fussy but … Continue reading
Posted in Alcohol, Apple, Pear, Candied fruit, Citrus, Fat or oil, Flour, Leafy Veggie, Poultry, Roasted, Sauteed, Simmered, Spices, Starch, Stock, broth, Sweetener, Vinegar
Tagged apples, butter, candied orange peel, chicken, cider, five-spice, honey, lemon, parsley, raisins, stock
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Golden Milk (Turmeric Tea)
By Cat, Sept 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I’ve been taking turmeric in supplemental form (capsule), but I like the idea of consuming it as a food rather than a supplement after reading about it on Wellness Mamma (1) and … Continue reading
Posted in Blended, Dairy, Fat or oil, Medicinal, Nut Milk, Simmered, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut oil, ghee, ginger, honey, maple syrup, milk, molasses, turmeric
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Elderberry Syrup for Colds and Flu
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) When I was growing up in 1950s Bigfork, Montana, an elderly neighboring couple planted elderberry bushes along the road near their property. I loved the way they looked, and especially the … Continue reading
Posted in Berries, Boiled, Health, Medicinal, Root Veggie, Spices, Sweetener
Tagged cinnamon, clove, elderberry, ginger root, honey
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Raspberry Pudding Cake
By Cat, September 3, 2016 (Photo from Gurneys (3)) This Labor Day weekend, I want to test this recipe. I’ve always loved pudding cakes, but usually it’s apple. I had a bumper crop of raspberries this year, so was excited to … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, beat/whisked, Berries, Citrus, Dairy, Eggs, Extract, Fat or oil, Flour, Leavening, Simmered, Starch, Sweetener
Tagged butter, egg, flour, lemon juice, milk, raspberries, raspberry jam, starch, stevia, sugar, vanilla
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Mini Quinoa-Carrot Cakes or Muffins
By Cat, September 2016 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) I have always loved carrot cake; it’s so moist and deliciously sweet, yet contains healthful ingredients like carrots, nuts and fruit. I usually make mine with whole grain flour but this … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, beat/whisked, Citrus, Dairy, Dried fruit, Eggs, Fat or oil, Grain, Leavening, Pseudo-grain, Spices, Sprouted, Sweetener, Tropical fruit
Tagged almond extract, almond meal, baking powder, baking soda, banana, carrot, cinnamon, coconut oil, cream cheese, eggs, orange, pumpkin pie spice, quinoa, stevia, sugar, vanilla
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