by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 1 rectangular cake or 2 layers (12 to 16 servings) TIME: About 1 hour, plus time to cool This is by no means for die-hard health fanatics; truly, it’s an entirely delicious cake that uses olive oil for flavor and not just to replace the butter, which it...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About 3 dozen TIME: About 1 hour Dried apples make a nice updated version of this American classic, but whole grain fans won’t want to stop there. Anything rolled is up for grabs (they’re all made like rolled oats); quinoa is especially good. And...
by Admin | May 19, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: Enough for any cake TIME: 10 minutes A close relative of true buttercream frosting, but a little more buttery and a little less sweet. It’s rich and flavorful, though, so you’ll probably find yourself using less than you would traditional...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: About a dozen squares TIME: 15 minutes A better-tasting, good-for-you version of store-bought snack squares. These are a lot of fun to fool around with; see the variations. 3/4 cup honey 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup neutral oil, like grapeseed or corn 3...
by Admin | May 17, 2020 | Desserts
MAKES: 3 to 4 dozen TIME: About 11/2 hours, largely unattended These are not quite your grandma’s maple cookies, especially if you try any of the variations. Rice flour makes the dough tender and snappy, but if you don’t have any handy, cornmeal, semolina,...
