Banana Bread This is a tried-and-true classic recipe for banana bread, but with a modern twist. By adding a little sour cream we moisten and lighten the bread up. Total time: 90 minutes Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 eggs 3 bananas 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1 [...]
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Homemade Graham Crackers
Homemade Graham Crackers Graham crackers are generally thought of as supermarket snack food, and they are just that. To home cooks these bold, rich crackers are more than just snacks, they’re an important ingredient in cream pies and cheesecakes, where they form the crust. Of course homemade is going to be better than store bought; [...]
Double Chocolate-Chip Muffins
Double Chocolate-Chip Muffins A classic American muffin in double-chocolate; using both cocoa and chocolate chunks from your favorite dark or bittersweet chocolate bar. For best quality don’t skimp on the chocolate, use a bar that you’d enjoy eating all on its own. Total time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking [...]
Bittersweet Chocolate ‘n Pear Pie
Bittersweet Chocolate ‘n Pear Pie Pears are a sweet fruit which combine nicely with bittersweet chocolate, as this recipe proves. When topped with whipped cream you create a delectable layer of flavors; first the cream, then sweet pears, and finally bittersweet chocolate. Total time: 4 hours 30 minutes Makes: one 10-inch (26 cm) pie. Serves [...]