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Hot Fudge Covered Cake Bars

The hot fudge is more of a hot fudge frosting; thicker than a chocolate frosting, yet less viscous than a hot fudge sauce.

Mini Apple Pies Video Recipe

This video recipe is a variation on the Mini Quiches and Cherry Tarts from the previous post. The caramel sauce in this version was slightly chewier than desired, but the …

Half a Pie Crust as Mini Quiches and Strawberry Tarts

Today’s cafe style lunch came together very quickly, and was one of the most delicious and satisfying lunches I’ve had in weeks. I initially planned to use the half pie …

Mayonnaise Substitues

Mayonnaise is a great binder and flavor enhancer for salads, sauces and sandwiches. However, it is nice to have a substitute for mayonnaise at times. It can be high in …

Kitchen Cleaning

One undesirable side effect of cooking often is the need to clean. I prefer to use all natural and animal safe cleaning products throughout the household. For cleaning in the …

Blue Cornmeal

One day while shopping at Natural Grocer’s, I discovered organic blue cornmeal at a decent price. I grabbed the bag planning on making corn tortillas, but unexpectedly found some great …

Caramel Sauce vs Caramel Syrup

Caramel syrup is thin and runny (like maple syrup), translucent and contains little to no cream. Caramel sauce is usually thick and gooey, opaque and contains cream and butter. I …

Baking with Honey

Honey is a somewhat magical natural substance, produced by the ever more scarce honey bee. Honey can often be substituted for sugar in baking, presenting a healthier alternative to satisfy …

High Butter or Oil (Fat) Content Recipes

Sometimes it is desirable to add a high amount of fat to your diet. Here are a few recipes that have high amounts of either vegetable oil or butter.

Experimenting with Barbecue Sauces

Barbecue sauces tend to vary by region in the United States, though most Americans are likely familiar with the Kansas City style barbecue sauce. Most barbecue sauces contain some vinegar …