Have you ever heard of a Sour Cream Bavarian? No idea? I found this recipe of Mom's stuffed in between the appetizer and dinner tabs in one of her crude recipe binders. I automatically assumed it was a dip of some sort given that the main ingredient is sour cream. However, when I perused through the other ingredients, and saw the gelatine and whipped cream, my recollections of this dish--as a tasty dessert--definitely became clearer. This dessert is as light and refreshing as they come. It's the ideal choice after a heavy meal and can … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2012
Powerful Green Pomegranate Smoothie
February 27, 2012 By 40 Comments
I'm so happy to have finally become a member of The Secret Recipe Club where over 300 selected bloggers are challenged to cook a recipe from an assigned food blog and write about their experiences! What an amazing opportunity for me to get up close and personal with other respected food bloggers out in the blogosphere. Today is my group's reveal day and I'm thrilled to showcase a recipe from my first "assignment" over at The Healthy Jalapeno! Any blog with healthy in its name immediately peeks my interest. Even though I'm on a journey … [Read more...]
Blueberry Brunch Cake
February 24, 2012 By 16 Comments
Ah, Mom's Blueberry Brunch Cake! That smell. That pungent smell of blueberries baking in the oven still transport me back to any given Sunday when my family would gather together for brunch after a long morning at Sunday school. And, to think that I couldn't find that recipe in Mom's vast handwritten recipe collection. So many Sunday brunch memories are woven throughout that cake; they're as integral as its key ingredients. How undeniably fitting was yesterday's article, Playing Kitchen Detective, in the Food & Dining … [Read more...]
Homemade Crispy Kale Chips
February 22, 2012 By 22 Comments
If you peruse any list of food trends from 2011, kale usually tops them all. Once a cute plate garnish, now it's a superfood and all the rage. Why? Well probably because it is one of the healthiest vegetables around, containing more nutritional value for fewer calories than almost any other food. It's also been linked to have anti-inflammatory health benefits, cancer prevention benefits and plays a lead role in detoxification, among others. And, the best part? It's darn tasty whether steamed or baked. Baked Crispy Kale Chips … [Read more...]
