Chocolate Cake

Cake ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 Tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 cups water 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Frosting Ingredients 8 ounces milk chocolate…

BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD

INGREDIENTS 1 large egg* 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2/3 cup milk 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour 1/2 cup grated cheese, your preference 1 teaspoon of salt DIRECTIONS 1 Pre-heat oven, prepare mini-muffin tin: Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread a small amount olive oil around the insides of each well of a mini-muffin tin. 2 Blend…

Coconut Cupcakes!

Ingredients for the cakes: 1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1-1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 c. sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 large egg white, at room temperature 2 tsp. coconut extract 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk…

Lavender Simple Syrup

This morning I decided to make something with the lavender I have had for a while. So Imade lavender simple syrup to put in homemade lemonade or other baked goods! Its so pretty and super tasty! Ingredients: 2 Cups is sugar 1 cup of water 2tbs of dried lavender Directions: what I did was put…

Gluten free lemon cupcakes!

FOR THE CUPCAKES: 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or oil of choice) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, room temperature 1 1/4 cups all purpose gluten-free flour blend (I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup dairy-free milk (or dairy milk) 2 teaspoons…

Lemon Chia Bread

Ingredients 2 Tbsp Organic Chia Seed 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1/2 cup Rice Milk or Soy Milk 1/2 cup Margarine (non-hydrogenated) 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1-1/2 cups Unbleached White All-Purpose Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Baking Soda 1/4 tsp Sea Salt Glaze 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice Instructions Combine the chia seeds, lemon juice and milk. Let stand for 10 minutes.  Cream together…

Nutella Fudge

Nutella Fudge i recently made this and it was just like the fudge youd get at a county fair. creamy, delicious and absolutly perfect. Ingredients 11 oz milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup Nutella 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk NOT Evaporated Milk & see note 1 tsp vanilla Instructions Line an 8 by 8 inch pan with aluminum foil. Combine all the ingredients together…

Pumkin Pie Bars

I recently made these and they are absolutely delicious. they are a great fall treat and everyone who likes pumpkin pie will love these bars. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of all purpose flour, plus 1 tablespoon, divided 1cup of finely chopped nuts (walnuts recommended) 1/2 cup of granulated sugar 1/2 cup of firmly packed down…

Mexican chocolate cake

i made this for my moms 50th birthday and it was a success!!!! Ingredients For the cake: 1.5 cups flour (190g) 1.5 cups sugar (300g) 2/3 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch-processed) 80g 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cayenne powder* 3/4 cup buttermilk,…

Freshly baked white bread!

I recently made this recipie and it’s delicious! The bread is so good! I highly recommend making this! Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 1/4 cups warm water (100° to 110°), divided 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt Cooking spray 1 large egg, lightly beaten Directions:…

My favorite kale salad with garlicky crumbs

This is one of my favourite salad recipes that I have made. I make this for my family almost once a week. I was even requested to make this for a school event at my brother’s school.  I highly recommend making this!  Serves 4  Ingredients: 1 bunch Tuscan kale (dinosaur or lacinato) 1/4 cup (or…

Guacamole secret ingredient….

Shhhhh. Don’t tell anyone… But a good ingredient to put in your guac to give it that extra umph….Is….. Cumin!  Please try it in your next guacamole batch!  You can also put it in your avocado mash for avocado toast!  Mmmmmm I hope this ingredient will spruce up your avocado dishes!  Enjoy!