Goddess Food

I love apple pie- who doesn't? I also love zucchini bread, and I had an idea to throw these two together, and WOW!!! Such an incredible creation was formed into this yummy bread. Buttermilk Apple-Pie Zucchini Bread BREAD RECIPE 1/2 c butter shortening 1 c dark brown sugar 1/3 c buttermilk 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 lg eggs 1 Tbsp vanilla 1 Tbsp vanilla powder 2 c all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp nutmeg 1 Tbsp allspice 1 winesap apple, shredded 1 granny smith apple, shredded 1 md zucchini, shredded CRUMBLE TOPPING RECIPE 1/2 c oats 1/2 c dark brown sugar 1/2 c all-purpose flour 5 Tbsp butter 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp nutmeg 1 Tbsp allspice Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. 2. Shred apples and zucchini leaving the skins on. Set aside. 3. Using 2-8" bread loaf pans, place foil in center, over-lapping the sides for more ease to lift out the bread. Grease with non-stick spray. 4. Mix wet ingredients ...

Want an easy, healthy snack that takes literally minutes to prepare that even the kiddo's will enjoy? Look no further! Frozen Yogurt Bites What you need: wax paper  cookie sheet  1 single serving-size pkg of your favorite yogurt (I used lite blackberry)  1 ziploc sandwich bag  lite blackberry yogurt Step 1: Cut and line your cookie sheet with wax paper (splash drops of water on pan if paper won't stay) Step 2: Empty the yogurt cup into the ziploc baggie and seal Step 3: Snip a hole in a bottom corner Step 4: Dot your cookie sheet with yogurt!  You don't have to be fancy,  or put them in a straight line- unless you want to.  They're not going to change in height or size,  and they won't run into each other either, so your choice! Step 5: Pop them in the freezer... and WAAAAAIIIIIIIITTTTT !!!!! I know. Waiting is a pain. But, all if good time, you will see- ...

Just out of the oven! This is an amazing sweet bread. What's more amazing: it's sugar and fat free. It's completely delicious! Little surprise... it uses red beet puree! Don't snub your noses yet... wait till you see how beautiful the batter is! RECIPE: Chocolate Sponge Bread 3 eggs 1- 1/2 cups of Splenda (you can use 3/4 cups is you prefer a less sweet bread) 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 1- 1/2  cups of Red Beet Puree 2 Tbsp Hershey's Cocoa Powder 1- 1/3  cups of All Purpose Flour 1- 1/2  tsp of Baking Soda 1 tsp of Salt 1 Tbsp Vanilla Pre-heat Oven to 350 degrees, fahrenheit.  Beat eggs, splenda, applesauce, beets and cocoa till blended.  Add dry ingredients with vanilla and mix till smooth. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan, and bake for 1 hour. beautiful magenta-colored batter baked and chocolatey with a slight hue of pink It's really, VERY good, and I hope you'll try it out! paired with Creamy Marscapone Citru...

Usually, mulling spices are used to spice up a yummy hot drink such as wine or Apple Cider, but I also use mulling spices in my cooking and baking. Mulling Spices   Ingredients: 15 double-layer cheesecloth 5-inch squares 14 (10-inch) lengths of white string 3 oz whole cinnamon sticks 6 whole nutmegs (1 ounce) 1/3 c chopped dried orange peel 1/3 c chopped dried lemon peel 1/4 c allspice berries 1/4 c whole cloves 2 Tbsp finely chopped, crystallized ginger (1 ounce) Directions: 1. Place cinnamon sticks and nutmegs into a heavy freezer bag. Hit the spices with the bottom of a small heavy skillet to break them into small pieces. Place in a bowl and stir in orange peel, lemon peels, allspice, cloves, and ginger. 2. Place about 2 tablespoons of the spice mixture in the center of each cheesecloth square. Tie securely with the string. If giving as a gift, be sure to include the mulled wine or apple recipes instructions (below). 3. Yield: 14 bags apple mu...

I like to bake cookies, and I'm always trying to design something new and yummy. My 2011 Christmas Cookie creation is not only festive looking in color, but tastes spectacular! I hope you try it out and enjoy it as much as we do! Christmas Chip Cookies Ingredients: 1 1/8 c all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c butter flavor shortening 3/4 c dark brown sugar 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp vanilla powder 1 Tbsp allspice, ground 1 lg egg 1/2 c vanilla or white chocolate chips 1 c dried cranberries; original 1 c coarsely chopped pistachios Directions: 1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F degrees. 2. Lay a sheet of foil, shiny side up on a cookie sheet; spray with non-stick cooking spray. 3. Mix ingredients together in order till soft dough is formed. pretty holiday colored batter 4. Roll dough into bite-sizes balls. this cookie dough was amazing to taste too! 5. Lay 3 across-4 down (1 dozen) on the cookie sheet. 6. BAKE FOR O...

I LOVE pumpkin, and nearly always have canned pumpkin in my pantry. I love easy, instant, yumminess, and this pie fits the bill perfectly!!! Butterscotch Pumpkin Pudding Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 9-inch graham cracker crust 8 oz softened cream cheese 2 bx (large) butterscotch instant pudding 15 oz (1 can) pumpkin 8 oz whipped cream topping, chilled, not frozen 1 Tbsp freshly grated nutmeg 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice 1 Tbsp cinnamon 1 c coarsely chopped pecans (optional) Directions: 1. Whip softened cream cheese and pumpkin till smooth. 2. Add pudding and spices. Blend until creamy. 3. Fold in whipped cream topping and mix till blended. 4. Pour into crust and top with pecans. 5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. SO yummy!

This scrumptious bread is best warm and slathered with butter and eaten with a fork! If you like strong spices in your banana bread, add at least 3x more than the recipe calls for. Also, try pan-frying in butter, then sprinkling with powdered sugar for a yummy dessert! Buttermilk Banana-Zucchini Bread Ingredients: 2 c all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 Tbsp vanilla extract 1/2 c butter flavored shortening 1/2 c sugar 2 lg eggs 3 brown bananas 1 Tbsp vanilla powder 1/2 c buttermilk 1 sm zucchini, peeled and shredded 1 Tbsp ground mulling spices 1 Tbsp cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven at 350F degrees. Peel bananas. Peel & shred zucchini. Grease 9x5 bread loaf pan. 2. Cream bananas and buttermilk together. Add shortening, sugar, eggs and cream together. 3. Add dry ingredients, vanillas, spices and gently fold in the zucchini. 4. Pour batter into loaf pan 5. Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. 6. Cool for ...

OK, so, I made the Caramel Apple Cupcakes today and while they were REALLY good, I felt there could be some major changes to absolutely perfect this one. (see notes at the bottom) *Be sure to bake, cool, and stuff the cupcakes before starting the caramel. You want the cupcakes ready and waiting as soon as the caramel comes off the stove.  *Please note that you will need a candy thermometer for this recipe! Caramel Apple Cupcakes                          The Cupcake... 9 regular cupcakes (I got an even 12) / 350 degree oven 2-3 apples, granny smith 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (I used clove- I was out of nutmeg) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup apple juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1. Rinse and core the apples. Place them on an ovenproof...

So, I know I'm running a Fall Cupcake Poll, but I couldn't wait, so I rummaged through my kitchen to see what I had on hand and created a great Cupcake to bid our Summer farewell. The ONLY ingredient I didn't have was LINERS, but that wasn't gonna stop me :) I baked 'em up muffin style :) Sour Cream Triple Threat Cupcakes: Cook Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiling water (i used hot tap water) 1/4 cup shortening or butter (butter crisco) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (you can always use dark cocoa powder) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon soda 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation: In a mixing bowl, combine boiling water, shortening, sugar, and cocoa. Beat until sugar is dissolved. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the beaten egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Fill greased and lightly floured cupcake cups about hal...