Chocolate contains compounds believed to boost serotonin and endorphin levels in the brain. Among them are theobromine and caffeine, which can increase alertness and trigger a pleasurable feeling similar to the natural high after exercise. Another group of compounds, called flavonoids, has been found to benefit heart health. Studies suggest they improve blood flow by relaxing the blood vessels.
Maple syrup muffins sweetened entirely with real maple syrup instead of sugar. Seven simple ingredients and a specific mixing method that keeps them light and tender.
Light, fluffy cornmeal dumplings that cook right on top of your soup, stew, or stock in just 15 minutes. Small-batch recipe for one serving, easily doubled. Includes a cheese variation.
Homemade mocha pudding made from scratch with cocoa, instant coffee, and cornstarch. A creamy stovetop chocolate-coffee dessert with no eggs or butter needed.
Cranberry orange ring arranges crescent roll dough filled with cranberry-orange relish and cinnamon into a festive wreath shape, baked golden and drizzled with powdered sugar glaze.
Grandma Thorpe's currant pancakes are griddled rolled biscuit-style pancakes studded with dried currants, buttered hot, and dusted with sugar. A British-Welsh heritage breakfast or tea-time treat.
Bite-sized baked turkey meatballs seasoned with curry powder and served with a cool yogurt-chutney dipping sauce. Makes 48 pieces for parties and game day. Oven or microwave ready in under 35 minutes.
Holiday muffin mix blends whole wheat, white flour, cinnamon, and cloves into a DIY dry mix for gifting. Jar it up with a label for instant spiced-muffin batter.
Fruit-filled muffins with a teaspoon of jam dropped into the center of each Bisquick batter, drizzled with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Quick weekday breakfast muffins ready in 30 minutes.
Vegan Amaretto coconut bread with silken tofu, coconut milk, and unsweetened coconut flakes. No eggs, no dairy, and toasted slices with your morning coffee are genuinely something.
Cajun-spiced fried eggplant or zucchini gets a triple coating of seasoned flour, egg wash, and breadcrumbs before hitting hot oil. Cayenne heat with a surprising powdered sugar dusting at the end.
Banana-Walnut Cookies pack two cups of rolled oats into a soft, cinnamon-spiced drop cookie with mashed banana and brown sugar. A generous 60-cookie batch ready in 30 minutes.
Drop biscuits with cornmeal crunch and pepper jack cheese baked in. Spicy, cheesy, and ready in 20 minutes with no rolling or cutting needed.
No-bake chocolate fingers made with powdered milk, cocoa, powdered sugar, raisins, cherries, and candied peel. A fudgy, fruit-studded candy that firms up in the fridge.
Deep-fried corn and sausage fritters with beaten egg whites for an extra-light, puffy texture. Fresh corn kernels and crumbled sausage in a paprika-spiced batter.
Spiced prune whip cake with prune juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice baked in a tube pan. A moist, warmly spiced vintage cake that's a community favorite with over 100 reviews.
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