4,353 tender recipes

Caramelized apple crepes for breakfast or brunch: tender whole wheat crepes folded around tart apples cooked down with brown sugar and cinnamon, finished with a dollop of yogurt. Lighter than they taste.

Cranberry orange muffins: tart fresh cranberries and bright orange juice in a tender, lighter muffin made with yogurt instead of butter. A wholesome breakfast or brunch bake, with optional nuts for crunch.

Vegan peanut butter muffins sweetened with dark molasses and made dairy-free with soy milk. No eggs, no butter, just a one-bowl stir-and-bake batter for tender, nutty muffins.

Mom's breakfast berry muffins with blackberries (or blueberries) tossed in flour to keep them suspended. A bakery-style butter-and-egg base produces tender, golden muffins. Makes 16 for the freezer.

Mennonite whole wheat bread sweetened with honey and molasses, made the traditional Pennsylvania way. Four hearty loaves with a tender crumb and rich, slightly sweet flavor that beats any store-bought wheat bread.

Applesauce blueberry muffins use unsweetened applesauce and egg substitute for a low-fat tender crumb, plus bran flakes for fiber and a hint of cinnamon. Lighter breakfast muffin that holds together without butter or oil.

Tender-crisp green beans added the nice crunch to the salad. The peppery arugula and the final touch of creamy goat cheese were the musts. Definitely will make it again!

Gruyere whole wheat biscuits, flaky buttermilk biscuits laced with nutty Gruyere, fresh thyme, and marjoram. Cold butter and whole wheat pastry flour give them tender, savory layers with a wholesome edge.

Brown sugar berry scones with caramel-sweet brown sugar, juicy blueberries, and a tender, big-batch crumb. A no-egg scone that bakes up soft in the middle with lightly crisp edges.

Light sponge cupcakes filled with vanilla buttercream piped right into the center. A whipped-egg batter bakes airy and tender, then a hidden swirl of pink buttercream makes every bite a surprise.

Orange-banana nut and fruit bread layers candied fruit, raisins, and chopped nuts into a tender quick bread brightened with banana and orange juice. A holiday-style fruit loaf for gifting.

Roasted broccoli is tender-crisp, roasted cherry tomatoes are warm and juicy, tossed with fresh lemon juice, zest, olives, roasted pepper and feta cheese. A quick, easy and tasty side dish!

Pineapple bundt cake with crushed pineapple folded into a buttery cake-flour batter and a sneaky hit of lemon extract to brighten the tropical flavor. Tender, moist, and gorgeous from the fluted pan.

Classic buttermilk pancakes from scratch with tangy flavor and tender, fluffy texture. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes to activate the leavening for the lightest, most pillowy pancakes.

Apple raisin breakfast muffins kept moist and tender with unsweetened applesauce and just a little oil, lightly sweetened and studded with plumped raisins and cinnamon. A make-ahead, freezer-friendly breakfast.

Vegan whole-wheat banana bread sweetened naturally with mashed bananas and applesauce. No eggs, no dairy, no oil. A wholesome plant-based loaf with deep banana flavor and a tender crumb.