Gardening That Grows With Me
It’s family tradition to make pressed Christmas cookies and thumbprint cookies every year. The only problem is both my mother and grandmother each had their own recipe so every year I was torn as to which recipe to use. Having experimented, I came up with a third generation recipe of my own. My version is… Read more »
“These cookies are very soft and moist, almost muffin-like. They need to be eaten quickly or frozen. You can substitute walnuts for the pecans and, as my husband requests, leave out the raisins if you prefer. ” INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups quick oatmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon… Read more »
“The spices in this Pumkin Bread recipe make it taste like pumpkin pie in a loaf. Thanks to Becky for this real easy recipe. The recipe makes enough for 3 loaves, one for eating and two for the freezer.” INGREDIENTS 1 cup oil 4 eggs 1 19 ounce can pumpkin 2/3 cup water 3 cups… Read more »
“This recipe produces a tender, almost cake like bread with a real banana flavour.” INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups flour 3/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts… Read more »
“I made this recipe for the very first time as a teenager while I was staying with my Grandmother on my summer vacation. I wanted to make something new for us while I was visiting. It became a favourite whenever I visited.” INGREDIENTS TOPPING 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/4 cup butter, softened 1… Read more »
“Spicy fall apple muffins great at harvest or any time.” INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cups oil 1/2 cup (one single serve container) apple sauce 3 cups flour (I use 1 whole wheat, 2 unbleached white) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt… Read more »
“A rich, almost brownie like, chocolate cake with milk chocolate icing. This is a family favourite. For years I told everyone this was a family recipe only to find out from my mom she got the recipe from a friend down the street! Well, it’s a family recipe for two generations anyway.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 2… Read more »
“A traditional banana cake recipe.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium) 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup chopped nuts CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 4 cups powdered… Read more »
“Another good recipe for the fall when carrots are in abundance in the garden. Sometime I mix in a little coconut as a change.” INGREDIENTS CAKE 1 1/2 cups cooking oil 2 cups sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch cloves pinch nutmeg 1… Read more »
“A great way to eat more leafy greens.” INGREDIENTS 1 onion, cut in half and sliced thin 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups cremini mushrooms, diced 8 cups spinach salt and pepper balsamic vinegar DIRECTIONS Slice onion into thin strips. Heat olive oil in pan, add onion and cook on medium-low, stirring often, until onions… Read more »