I had an irresistible desire to make this Kefir Olive Oil Cake with Apples and Raisins with these beautiful autumn-colored apples. It is so comforting with a cup of coffee or tea during a rainy or cold day. I really love apples (organic) because they are so healthy for you. You know the old adage: “an apple…
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Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake
Aunt Janine’s Apple Cake is one of my childhood memories. It is a cake that my aunt Janine made us sometimes for the “goûter” (afternoon snack) when we visited her. If you read my blog, you know that I love any dessert with apples. The addition of raisins and walnuts in this cake give a little…
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust
Lamb and Butternut Squash Gratin with Hazelnut Crust is a great comfort dish to keep you warm during the cold season and my little twist to the traditional French “Hachis Parmentier” made of ground beef or leftover meat, mashed potatoes, and topped with a crust made of bread crumbs and cheese. Lamb in this dish adds…
Mandarin Pumpkin Bread
The trees don’t have their fall colors yet, but with Halloween decorations popping up in stores or across the street, I am feeling an irresistible craving for a pumpkin treat. Mandarin Pumpkin Bread is a delicious easily-made bread, spicy, and not too sweet. The mandarin juice keeps this bread really moist and pairs very well with the pumpkin…
Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
I am addicted to this Spiced Pumpkin Cookies recipe from Giada De Laurentiis, which is a healthy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth for fall and Halloween. These Spiced Pumpkin Cookies are crisp, chewy, and not cake-like at all with the addition of pumpkin. The spices have just the right balance. What is also nice in this recipe that…