CREAM CHEESE BANANA NUT BREAD Yield: Makes 2 loaves Ingredients 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans, divided 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt … Continue reading
Mom’s Banana Crumb Muffins Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 bananas, mashed 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon butter Directions Preheat oven … Continue reading
Butternut Bisque! Ingredients 2 ripe pears, peeled, quartered and cored 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch chunks 2 medium tomatoes, cored and quartered 1 large leek, pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, … Continue reading
Local bakeries offer cake decorating classes to locals with a sweet tooth and a knack for baking. From sweet buttercream frosting, to detailed rolled flowers, you can learn to design a small sheet cake or a tiered masterpiece! (wedding see here) Want to learn to decorate cakes in your own kitchen? Country Living makes is easy … Continue reading