Pecan rum bundt cake made with cake mix and pudding mix, soaked in a buttery rum sugar glaze. Dark rum in the batter and the glaze for double the boozy flavor.
Oven-baked sweet potato fries tossed in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and ginger. A vegan Indian-spiced side that turns out crispy outside, soft inside, with a warm golden color.
Mom's Zucchini Bread: a beloved family recipe with cinnamon, vanilla, and walnuts folded into a moist, oil-rich loaf. Yields two loaves, ideal for sharing one and freezing one.
Harvest cookies made with mashed winter squash, chopped dates, nutmeg, and cinnamon. A no-sugar-added drop cookie thats soft, spiced, and naturally sweet from the fruit.
Vegan western beans and rice with pinto beans, tomato sauce, hot sauce, and sautéed onion and celery, served over brown rice. 25-minute high-fiber dinner.
Fried herbed stuffed eggs: deviled-style hard-cooked eggs filled with butter and fresh herbs, breaded with Parmesan crumbs, then deep-fried golden. A crispy outside, soft creamy inside spin on classic deviled eggs.
Marinated beef kabobs with tri-color bell peppers and parboiled onions, broiled on skewers. A cumin and red pepper flake marinade with lemon juice and red wine vinegar.
Honey basted grilled turkey pieces marinated in soy sauce, ginger, dry mustard, and garlic. Cut into parts and grilled in stages for evenly cooked, caramelized skin.
Shrimp scampi sauteed in butter with garlic, lemon juice, and a hit of Tabasco. Five minutes from pan to plate over angel hair pasta or rice. The classic Italian-American restaurant dish made faster than takeout.
Deep-fried chicken wings coated in seasoned flour, then glazed with a sticky honey-teriyaki sauce. Crispy, sweet, savory, and gone in minutes.
Budwig cream blended with cottage cheese, cold-pressed oil, banana, honey, and lemon juice. A nutrient-dense no-cook breakfast inspired by the Budwig protocol.
Indian-spiced okra in a savory sauce with caramelized onion, ginger, turmeric, green chili, and ground almonds. A quick vegetarian side dish ready in 30 minutes.
Susan's apple cake is a one-bowl dump-and-bake with three whole apples, toasted walnuts, and a full tablespoon of cinnamon. The kind of homey loaf that improves the second day.
Rice and kidney bean salad with sauteed celery, red wine vinegar, and a touch of sugar. A simple, budget-friendly side dish served at room temperature or chilled.
Spiced pumpkin bread for the bread machine with real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and eggs. A soft, autumn-scented yeast loaf with a golden-orange crumb.
Walnut raspberry brownies made with unsweetened chocolate and topped with warm raspberry jam. Fudgy, nutty, and fruit-glazed with a rich chocolate base and 1 1/2 cups of chopped walnuts.