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Monthly Archives February 2012

Carnival Cookies

This is a  riff on Heidi Swanson’s (101 Cookbooks) Carnival Cookies. It is from her latest cookbook, Super Natural Everyday. Here’s the original recipe on her blog. With only 1/4 cup butter, 3 tablespoons of honey, and 1 cup of chocolate chips,  this can safely be considered a reasonably healthy cookie. It’s a far cry […]

Posted 27 February 2012 | baked goods   cookies   lunchbox   snacks | Comments Off on Carnival Cookies Tagged: , , , , , , , ,

Blood Orange Caramel

Homemade caramel sauce is brightened with blood orange juice and a hint of vanilla. This makes a coveted gift, a sweet drizzle on ice cream, or a chewy layer in a sandwich cookie. It’s reminiscent of a Creamsicle. Caramel is easy, but working with scalding hot sugar that could burn in the blink of an […]

Posted 18 February 2012 | citrus   condiments   dessert   seasonal | Comments (1) Tagged: , , , , , , ,

Pudding Chômeur

It may garner disbelief, but given a choice in desserts, I rarely choose chocolate. Molten chocolate baby cakes and decadent flourless tortes are delicious, but more than a bite is too much. My desire lies with those things caramel, brown sugary, and rich with butter. And interestingly enough, a single bite is never enough. Although […]

Posted 13 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   dessert   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   vegetarian | Comments Off on Pudding Chômeur Tagged: , , , , , ,

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Let’s not kid ourselves. Chocolate chip cookies, even whole wheat ones, are not a health food. However, whole wheat flour has three times the fiber and additional protein, so maybe you can enjoy an additional cookie, with a smidgen less guilt. Although personally, I don’t think anyone should feel guilty eating a chocolate chip cookie. […]

Posted 09 February 2012 | baked goods   comfort food   cookies   dessert   vegetarian | Comments (2) Tagged: , , , , , ,

Honeyed Orange Breakfast Quinoa

Wisconsin finally has snow, although the cold temperatures have been with us awhile. We’ve been dutifully eating our oatmeal to keep warm on the chilly mornings. (See raspberry coconut oatmeal and maple banana oatmeal for a twist on the usual porridge). If stodgy oats have you bored, give this breakfast quinoa a try. It’s brightened […]

Posted 05 February 2012 | breakfast   grains   Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article   vegetarian | Comments (1) Tagged: , , ,