Banana muffins. Yes, I know , you may be thinking, another same recipe for banana muffins, what’s so special about this one? Well, let me enlighten you. This recipe uses 4 ripened bananas, not 2 like most. And why 4? Well, 2 to make the batter rich and creamy and 2 to give the muffins…
Tag: Dessert
Lemon Tea Cookies
Brrrrr, baby it’s cold outside today, so I decided to brighten and warm up my day by baking these delicious lemon tea cookies! They are airy and soft and have just the right amount of that great lemon taste that compliments your favorite cup of tea (or coffee). This is an easy recipe to prepare….
Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Strawberries. Beautiful, red, juicy fruit that makes a huge impression in our food and in our hearts. Strawberries are so sweet and delicious. I love them sliced as a dessert and also in various recipes. This particular recipe is very healthy and a great treat for kids and adults and a great on-the-go treat. Strawberries…
Peach Scones
Peaches are one of my favorite summertime fruit. I love them in salads, eaten whole, grilled and when I am feeling a bit domestic, in baked goods like these peach scones. Many people think of scones as some dried out baked goods, but I assure you these scones are very moist and delicately sweet. They…
Strawberry Banana Frozen Treat-Sugar Free
You scream, I scream, we all scream “Woo-Hoo” for ice cream! But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s really look at this beautiful recipe and see it is an actual healthier version of ice cream that does not compromise any flavor; just enhances natural flavors of fresh strawberries, milk and bananas for a cool…
Super Duper Chocolate Chip Loaded Cookies
I enjoy baking as a way of stress relief and to put a smile on my loved ones’ faces. Experimenting with new recipes is also fun and incorporating extra chocolate chips and a bit more than usual vanilla are a sure way to see smiling faces! Eating healthy is my usual way of eating, but…
Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake with Lemony Glaze
I was so excited today when I went to Whole Foods and saw they had “Organic Blueberries” on sale for $3.99 a pint! Woo Hoo! Organic blueberries on sale! Yes! I love blueberries, actually any berry makes me happy. They are delicious, fun to eat and packed with antioxidants that help keep me healthy. Remember…
Super Moist Lemony Lemon Cakes
Making these lemony cakes brings me back to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. In Sorrento, you will see lemons everywhere. It’s a yellow heaven of greatness! Lemon trees are everywhere you look, and they are so huge and the lemons are so delicious. And the smell of citrus is everywhere! Every restaurant makes various dishes…
Apple Yogurt Walnut Cake
So, if you follow my blog (and thank you) you will notice that I love to bake and cook with fruit. It just adds such delicious flavor and texture to your food. Since I had so many apples I wanted to bake some goodies to have on hand for company. And who doesn’t love a…
Vanilla Glazed, Crumb Top Apple Muffins
Apples, cinnamon, buttery crumb topping, vanilla glaze, yum, yum and yum! And what a perfectly baked, fresh out of the oven morning treat this was on such a wintry day. After the weather has maintained its’ record low of freezing weather, today was our first winter blizzard here in New York City and most of…
Happy New Year & Happy Birthday to Me!
Reflecting back on 2017 I said to myself, “Whoa, where did the year go?” It really did fly by, almost with a blink of an eye. Although, there are so many wonderful memories and with those fond memories family, friends and great food are commingled . I do pray and look forward to a…
Pear & Almond Tart with Fig Glaze
I enjoy baking especially around the holidays. It is such a great time of the year and it’s the perfect weather to turn your oven on and allow the aroma of baked goods to scent your home! If you follow my blog, which I hope you do, I usually bake with fruit or chocolate ingredients….
Yvette's Gourmet Kitchen 