Who doesn't love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter, and especially peanut butter cups? In the early 1920s, H.B. Reese, an employee of The Hershey Company, started making candy in his basement. When Reese created Peanut Butter Cups as part of an assortment of … [Read more...] about Make your Own Peanut Butter Cups
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Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
The holidays involve a great deal of preparation and the least of which is what to do with all the leftovers. Even if you picked your turkey clean you will be surprised at what meat is left on the bones. Making stock is as simple as adding the carcass, vegetables (even … [Read more...] about Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
Hearty Lentil Stew
Late summer is often the time when you start looking for heavier comfort foods as the weather gets cooler. However, it may be too early to dive into classic winter dishes. Take lentil stew for example. It is a heavier dish, but not as heavy as beef stew. While many lentil … [Read more...] about Hearty Lentil Stew
The Most Nutritious AND Moist Bran Muffins
Bran muffins are a great way to add fibre to your diet, but many homemade muffins can be very dry. This recipe is both moist and nutritious. The secret to creating a moist muffin is the ensure the ratio of flour to bran is 1:1. The flavour in this recipe which I adapted from … [Read more...] about The Most Nutritious AND Moist Bran Muffins
Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake has long been a favourite light and heart-healthy dessert. It is a great low-fat dessert on its own but also very versatile. You would think that since it is a base ingredient for English trifle. Originating in America in the 1880s, Fannie Farmer's The Boston … [Read more...] about Never Fail Angel Food Cake
