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Morning Glory Yogurt Loaf

By: Valerie August 21, 2021October 2, 2021

Breads, Muffins and Sconescoconut, loaf, pineapple, raisins, yogurtLeave a Comment

I scoured through the cookbook to find a recipe that uses yogourt, and thus came upon this breakfast loaf. I had some reservations because of the raisins, as always, but was willing to try. I do like loaves because they’re so friendly to make.

Applesauce Raisin Muffins

By: Valerie May 15, 2021

Breads, Muffins and Sconesapplesauce, dairy-free, egg-free, muffin, oats, raisinsLeave a Comment

I was really intrigued by this recipe not only because it contains no eggs nor dairy, which is impressive in itself, but by the fact that those components are replaced by applesauce! What a neat trick that I was very eager to try.

Kitchen Sink Muffins

By: Valerie December 3, 2020December 3, 2020

Breads, Muffins and Sconesapple, carrot, coconut, pineapple, raisinsLeave a Comment

I have avoided making this kitchen sink muffin recipe for many years. Not because I don’t like muffins, but simply because I found the combination of ingredients rather surprising. These muffins really contain everything but the kitchen sink! Apples, carrots, pineapple, coconut, sunflower seeds, raisins, you name it!

Very Fruity Mini Whiskey Fruitcakes

By: Valerie December 28, 2019December 3, 2020

Cakes and Cupcakesdairy-free, dried fruits, pecans, raisinsLeave a Comment

My dad is a lover of Scotch and maybe even more so of fruitcake, especially during Christmas. Since I got him a bottle of Scotch for Christmas, I thought that these little whisky fruitcakes would be a very appropriate afternoon or evening snack to go with it. I made only half of the recipe because, frankly, I didn’t have that much whisky on hand, and the result came out even better than I expected. My dad loved them, and so did I.

Maple Raisin Scones

By: Valerie December 16, 2019December 3, 2020

Breads, Muffins and Sconesdairy-free, egg-free, maple syrup, raisins, sconesLeave a Comment

The main reason why I decided to do these scones was because I had almond milk in my fridge, a rare event, and thought it was the perfect opportunity use it for a recipe. I must admit that I had serious doubts about how good this recipe would be. Not because I don’t like scones, I love scones, but I thought the texture of the raisins would be very strange in a fluffy crunchy scone. I am a texture person, after all.

Festive Fruitcake

By: Valerie February 16, 2019December 3, 2020

Cakes and Cupcakescherries, fruitcake, raisinsLeave a Comment

For Christmas I made this recipe for my dad who is a huge fan of fruitcake. I was long overdue to post this recipe, but unfortunately time has gotten away from me these past few months. Better late than never!

Mincemeat Pie

By: Valerie February 23, 2015December 4, 2020

Pies and Tartsapple, dates, mincemeat, pie, prunes, raisinsLeave a Comment

Like most people, I strongly dislike wasting food. As such, whenever I have some fruits or vegetables, or any other ingredient for that matter, laying around that I know will probably turn bad before I get to consume it, I search for a recipe that I could make to use it up and prevent wastage. Last week I had a combination of apples that were getting soft, raisins, dates and prunes, the last of which I wouldn’t even think of eating just like that. To my surprise, I was able to find a perfect recipe in “Back to Baking” that would allow me to use all of these ingredients! I call upon… the mincemeat pie.

Raisin Butter Tarts

By: Valerie March 13, 2013March 17, 2021

Pies and Tartsbutter, raisins, tart10 Comments

Miniature tarts. Butter. Gooey filling. This is the exact concoction that you will obtain with this recipe! Have you ever been in the process of making a recipe and you just knew by looking at it that it would be delicious once cooked or baked? This is one such recipe.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

By: Valerie December 14, 2012March 20, 2021

Cookies, Bars and Biscotticookies, oatmeal, raisins3 Comments

As the holiday period (my favorite time of the year!) comes to a close, it is time to cook and bake for family and friends! My first recipe of the season was something that I never tried to make myself: oatmeal raisin cookies!