These mashed purple sweet potatoes make a sweet side dish. If you like both mashed sweet potatoes and banana, this is the recipe for you. This the best purple sweet potato recipe because the richness comes from the sweet potatoes and the banana. So you can make these healthy mashed sweet potatoes without milk, butter,…
I really am in love with Stokes purple sweet potatoes. I’ve used them to make purple sweet potato pancakes like latkes. And this week I made mashed purple sweet potatoes and banana. There was one baked sweet potato leftover from that night, so I used it for this purple sweet potato sourdough sandwich loaf. I’ve…
When life gives a Jewish girl purple sweet potatoes, what does she do? She makes purple sweet potato pancakes and homemade applesauce.
This recipe for baked purple sweet potatoes loaded with white beans, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and rosemary is for a loyal reader who asked for “more vegetables.” I think it’s been about 15 years, since a bicycle trip to Argentina and Chile, that I gave up being ovo-lacto vegetarian. But I’m always happy to eat more…
This sweet corn soup recipe is an ode to the end of summer. A time to revel in the bounty of the harvest and enjoy the last few warm days and nights. This corn soup is for those nights.
This purple velvet cake with white chocolate cream cheese frosting (in purple) is adapted from an Epicurious red velvet cake. I clearly remember the first time I made the red version. I brought it to a friend’s house for a potluck, and someone asked me to make the cake for their wedding. Talk about instilling…
It needed to be done. I had been meaning to make a Japanese (Hokkaido) milk bread for some time. And then thenerdiebaker posted this cow-patterned milk bread on Instagram. As a graduate of Williams College (in Williamstown, Massachusetts), where our mascot was the purple cow, I knew what I had to do. I had to…
During the month of February, I’ll be reflecting on and celebrating Black History Month by cooking from Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin. The first thing you notice when you flip through this cookbook is how beautiful it is. But next, at least for me, was the challenge to…
These Blueberry Chocolate Chip Muffins unite two of your favorite muffins in a combination that’s a surprise for your taste buds. Moist and fluffy, with bursts of tangy blueberries and pockets of rich chocolate in every bite, these muffins whip up in under 30 minutes. Blueberry chocolate chip muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or…
These mini pie crust shells make the perfect bite sized mini pies. Fill them with savory fillings, and they’ll be the hit for your next cocktail party. Fill the shells with sweet fillings, and you have mini dessert cups. Making your own can be fussy, and you might be tempted just to buy pre-made pie…
This Leek and Butternut Squash Quiche is packed with vegetables, cheese, and a smooth, creamy filling. It’s a great option for Meatless Monday dinners if you have a ready pie crust or for brunch if you want to bake from scratch. The beautiful orange color of butternut squash and other winter squashes means that this…
When you’re a sandwich lover, you know that your sandwich bread can make or break the whole experience. Whether you prefer a classic white bread, a hearty whole wheat, a pita pocket, or something more adventurous, making your own sandwich bread can take your lunch game to the next level. You can buy sandwich bread…
These ube crinkle cookies turn the nutty, vanilla flavor of ube into a chewy crinkle cookie. Love chocolate crinkles and want to try another crinkle recipe? Try this purple twist on a classic cookie.
These fried patty pan squash patties are a great patty pan squash recipe for those of you who either love patty pans or are being overrun with squash from your vegetable garden.
This Rainbow Bread is a burst of colorful magic in every bite! Imagine fluffy clouds of Japanese milk bread transformed into a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. Soft, pillowy, and delicately sweet, each slice tells a tale of whimsy and imagination. Whether you’re hosting a tea party, surprising the little ones with a rainbow grilled…
Looking for a delicious and colorful breakfast idea? Look no further than these red velvet beet waffles! Made with puréed beets and cocoa powder, these waffles are a feast for the eyes and a treat for your taste buds. Plus, they’re a great way to sneak extra veggies into your diet! Serve them up with…
These ube macaroons came about when a friend gave me this can of ube flavored condensed milk she had purchased because she had never seen it before. She thought, given my purple cow bread and my purple velvet cake, that I might like to make another purple baked good.
Do you need some ideas for what to serve with meatballs? If you’re like me, you love making (and eating) meatballs for dinner. Meatballs come together quickly and, like meatloaf, have an infinite variety. Name your favorite. Spaghetti and meatballs? Barbecue meatballs? Baked meatballs? Asian meatballs? Or maybe you want a vegetarian quinoa ball instead…
This Nutella Banana Bread recipe is not your everyday banana bread. It’s rich and decadent and packed with chocolate chips and ribbons of Nutella swirl. And yet it’s as easy to make as any other. Enjoy a slice of Nutella banana bread as an afternoon snack or a late-night dessert alongside a creamy espresso martini…
These roasted cauliflower burgers are a flavor-packed veggie burger option for your next burger night. Made with roasted cauliflower, cheddar cheese, raisins, carrots, onions, and quinoa, they’re the perfect vehicle for your favorite condiments.
This Rainbow Salad Bowl with Maple Dijon Dressing makes a colorful and light main course salad. And, even more important for those busy weeknights, composing this rainbow salad can be as quick and simple or as involved as you want. You can also serve this rainbow salad as a side salad for a simple main…
This cast iron chicken breast recipe makes perfectly cooked, juicy pan-roasted chicken breasts in under 30 minutes. It’s easy. It’s reliable. And everyone needs an easy, reliable chicken breast recipe, whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef. Unlike many other recipes, you don’t need any fancy kitchen cookware or gadgets. All you…
This homemade pretzel bread loaf wishes it could be your favorite soft pretzel. It’s a soft, flavorful white bread that’s slightly sweet and topped with coarse salt. But spread on a bit of mustard, and it’s perfect for turkey sandwiches.
Introducing… mini banana muffins! If you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better, prepare to be blown away by these moist, flavor-filled bite-sized treats. I’ve taken my one bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe, dropped the chocolate chips, and added in dark rum and a combination of spices found in cooking from the West Indies….
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe makes a quick Thanksgiving-inspired lunch in just 10 minutes. Pack it into a sandwich made with this semolina bread or pita pockets, or go light with just a bit of lettuce. Making chicken salad with pecans and dried cranberries is the perfect way to use up leftover roast chicken…
This one-pan apple bourbon pork tenderloin is a quick, easy, and tasty meal that you can make on a weeknight. It takes 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish. And you can make a salad, unpack lunchboxes, and help out with homework during the same time.
This unsweetened strawberry applesauce recipe has only strawberries, apples, and a bit of vanilla to bring out their flavor. It’s the perfect snack for kid and adult alike. And it’s simple to make and keeps well in your refrigerator or freezer. This homemade applesauce needs no added sugar because the strawberries in the recipe provide…
This bacon and cheese puff recipe makes a gougère full of cheese and salty bacon. It’s the perfect little snack for a cocktail or dinner party appetizer. This bacon and cheese puff recipe is easy to make once you understand choux. And this recipe makes about 50 bacon cheese puffs, enough for almost any occasion.
Say it in your best Forrest Gump voice. Skillet corn bread. I won’t try to tell you that I have the perfect recipe for cornbread. Mostly I have too many recipes for cornbread. I just don’t think you should believe anyone who says they have the “best” or “perfect” anything. There’s just what you like.
You wouldn’t think that baked tofu could rock your world, but this crispy baked tofu recipe was a revelation. The recipe I was making for dinner called for a block of smoked tofu, and I couldn’t find that in the supermarket. So I decided to see what would would happen if I baked tofu instead…
