These squares instantly reminded me of the 80’s. I don’t think I’ve seen or tasted them since I was a kid – a delicious treat to bring forward from my childhood. The kids loved them! Base Ingredients 1 cup flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp melted Earth Balance 1 tsp baking powder 1 egg…
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Chocolate Pecan Bars
These are like little pieces of chocolatey pecan pie that would be great for a bake sale or for gifting. Crust Ingredients 1 cup flour 3 tbsp granulated sugar 1/3 cup Earth Balance, softened Filling Ingredients 3 squares (3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate 3/4 cup corn syrup 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla…
Tea Biscuits
Who doesn’t love a tea biscuit? We made these into breakfast sandwiches with fried egg, tofu bacon and a slice of tomato. Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup Earth balance 1 cup soy milk Yield: approx. 8-10 biscuits Preheat oven to 425o Sift together the flour, baking powder…
Fluffy Chocolate Cake
As the name suggests, it’s a light textured cake that is still quite moist and decadent. I topped it with caramel frosting which was a hit with our chocolate and caramel loving kids. Ingredients 2 cups soy milk 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1 cup vegetable shortening (replacing lard) 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups granulated sugar…
Best Oatmeal Cookies
Grandma wasn’t kidding when she called these THE BEST. The soft middle, crispy outside with coconut and chocolate chips put these usually “healthy” cookies squarely into the indulgent category. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Earth Balance 3 cups brown sugar 4 eggs, beaten 2 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 5 cups rolled oats 1 1/2…
Cornflake Drops
This was the third cookie recipe in the family cookbook that I tried that calls for cornflakes. A sweet crispy and crunchy snack best paired with a glass of a cereal “milk”. Ingredients 3 tbsp Earth Balance 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs well beaten 1…
(Not Your Basic) Bran Muffins
Grandma called these “Basic Bran Muffins” but they are anything but basic. I had no idea what to expect, with the recipe calling for 2 different types of cereal that gets soaked in sour soy milk, but they are surprisingly delicious. The dates are an incredible addition and you get the bonus of happy bowels….
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are soft and chewy and especially delicious leveled-up with a generous addition of chocolate chips. Ingredients 3/4 cups sifted flour 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 cup Earth balance 2 bananas, fully ripe 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup…
Chocolate Carrot Cake
I made this cake for my mother-in-law’s 78th birthday. I wasn’t sure quite what to expect – would it taste more like chocolate cake? Carrot cake? What would the pineapple do to the flavour? In the end, the verdict is that it tastes as it’s called. A chocolate (pause) Carrot Cake. It’s moist, dense, cakey,…
Coffee Cake
Grandma Donna made this a few times for me when I was a kid and I just loved it. I always wanted her to make it again when I went to visit. Ingredients 1/2 cup Earth balance 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup sour supreme or soy yogurt 2 cups…
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