Baked beans/3 recipes

NOTE: I think paste food color works better than liquid food coloring when tinting cookie dough. It's available in specialty markets and some party stores. Be careful: A little goes a long, long way.

Sometimes you are at a loss. No ideas whatsoever, you have favorites at Tastespotting, you have archives, you have notes on what recipes to try and you have people feedback but nothing seems to fit. I cannot write a post to 'fill in' space. I have to absolutely love that recipe and it should look and taste amazing not to mention that it should be photographed decently. This weeks' post is one of a kind of traditional Indian biscuits called Naan Khatai.This is a very old hands down recipe.It consists of only three main ingredients - Ghee, flour and sugar. It is flavored with freshly grounded cardamom. The cookies are sprinkled with pistachios or Almond. The typical texture of these cookies should be powder like on the cracked tops. You can find them in almost all bakeries and they are true all time favorites. Nan khatai is an egg-less light and crispy biscuit that’s perfect to serve with tea or coffee.

Easy grilled pork ribs; dry-rubbed with spices, slow-baked, and then finished on the grill with a vinegary basting sauce.

Applesauce Oat Bran Muffins recipe

Tangy lemon loaf with blueberries goes great with a cup of coffee! :)

Moist and delicious apple butter scones are perfect for breakfast, or snack, or a side along with main dish. Serve the scones with extra apple butter spread on top.

This family favorite is simple to make by following a few simple steps. The sauce consists 1/3 cup of wine, but it's cooked well enough to get the flavor, but not over-powering. Chicken is browned nicely adding a crispy texture.

Cake doesn't have to be always packed with calories, fat and sugar. You only need a few simple twists to make a much healthier cake that still tastes delicious.

Delicious and loaded with flavor. Quinoa is so versatile to cook. Smoked tofu you can find in Asian grocery store, which does add some smoky flavour and meaty texture. Definitely a keeper!

Homemade pizza dough with roasted bell peppers, fresh mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes, easy to make and tastes good.

These peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are heavenly delicious. Hard to say no to these sweets.

Mom's Applesauce Raisin Spice Cake recipe

Give a traditional tart a modern twist by using phyllo pastry that is lower in fat and calories. Caramelized onion and fennel are loaded with yumminess, a bit dijon mustard is brushed on the bottom, and some creamy goat cheese are sprinkled on top. Delicious! What more can I say?!

"A delicious 3 layer cake that makes a lovely presentation at the table."

Chocolate cherry pecan cake, using a box cake mix. "Dump" in the ingredients, bake and enjoy.