The Best Zucchini Bread with Rum and Raisins is a classic zucchini bread with a delicious twist. After having made traditional zucchini bread for years, I wanted a creative take on an old favorite. Adding rum and raisins to readily available (and inexpensive) zucchini kicks this bread up a notch!Fresh zucchini, raisins soaked in rum and my favorite fall spices are the perfect combination. Moist healthy bread with soft chewy raisins and a splashy glaze is a crowd pleaser. An old ... continue reading...
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Annie’s Garden Fresh Homemade Tomato Sauce
Annie's Garden Fresh Homemade Tomato Sauce is the ultimate tomato sauce. Have you ever had fresh tomato sauce made with the ripest tomatoes, garlic, onions and herbs cooked to perfection? You are in for a treat! Expect a bright, fruity aroma with a deep sweet caramelized flavor. That is the taste when you make my tomato sauce. You may even hear the words, JUST SKIP THE PASTA AND HAND ME A SPOON!! ... continue reading...
Homemade Taco Sauce with Fire Roasted Tomatoes
After tasting homemade taco sauce with fire roasted tomatoes you won’t want to purchase store-bought again. This easy zesty smoky flavored taco sauce has no high fructose corn syrup and includes only natural ingredients. Clean eating with my homemade taco sauce recipe will turn a dish that is bland and unexciting into something fantastically delicious! There are many secrets to making your own sauce. Fire roasting or charring gives your tomatoes a smoky sweet flavor. This means less ... continue reading...
Dill Pickle Relish
If you prefer savory relish like I do, check out this recipe for Homemade Dill Pickle Relish. I love pickle relish. The taste of store bought varieties doesn't come close to the fresh flavor of homemade relish. I consider relish a must all year long from summer barbecues to potato salad and so much more. It is our secret ingredient in tuna fish that makes the greatest tuna fish salad EVER! This was a bumper crop year for my homegrown cucumbers. Requests for my relish ... continue reading...
Linzer Cookies
Linzer Cookies, a world class treat, is an inspirational delight. As soon as you bite into one of these cookies, a rush of flavor overcomes your taste buds and all you can say is Yummm. Linzer Cookies are buttery and crisp, yet with the perfect moisture from the jam. The subtle almond taste makes everyday sandwich sugar cookie dough become a European bakery masterpiece. I am lucky to have my daughter to thank for adapting the ultimate Linzer Cookie recipe. Also a shout out to her assistant, ... continue reading...