Okonomiyaki is a pancake-like dish from Japan. Okonomi translates roughly as “what you want” and yaki as “grill”. So, you can put “what you want” in it, but it typically always includes Okonomiyaki Flour, shredded cabbage, and eggs. For this version of the dish, I used shrimp. In Japan, they prepare the dish on an iron […]
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Mini Crumble Apple Tartlets

The beauty of these Mini Crumble Apple Tartlets is that you can have one and not feel guilty for the indulgence. Or you can have as many as you like – I won’t tell. It will be hard to resist these mini tartlets filled with sweet, cinnamon-kissed apples. The Tartlets To prepare, start with some […]
Simple Pie Crust

Having a go-to simple pie crust recipe is a must. This one is just as tasty for a pot pie or an apple pie. The key is to use very cold butter and ice water – and to work quickly. You’ll also need a food processor so pull out the ole’ KitchenAid. Now I mentioned […]
Cranberry Zucchini Bread

Sometimes you just want to feel like you’re eating your vegetables – even if it’s not in a healthy way. There may not be a full serving of vegetables in every slice of this bread, but there is some zucchini in there. That counts right? Also there are cranberries – and they have antioxidants! You need […]
Banana Bread

Easy and Delicious Banana Bread There was an unspoken rule in our family to let the last three bananas go untouched until they were heavily spotted or even black, because that meant a batch of banana bread would be made. This simple banana bread is moist, sweet and delicious. Perfect as a breakfast treat, or […]