Posts Tagged ‘peanut butter’

Homemade banana ice cream, minus the cream, and the eggs … and the sugar, and pretty much everything else. That leaves us with one thing: frozen bananas.
The ingenious folks over at The Kitchn came up with this technique of slicing, freezing and blending the bananas. And the result is a quick-fix treat that has the [...]

Bolognese + Asian fusion = Bologasian.
Sounds strangely appetizing, right?
Welcome to the the perfect marriage of traditional Italian cuisine and intense Asian-inspired flavor. My far eastern kick continues this week with two recipes from Cuisine at Home that balance hot and savory with chilled sweet and sour. This quick-fix duo begs for original interpretation, so feel [...]

I’m turning to all of my holiday baking favorites as I count down the last few days before Christmas. From my great grandmother Momoo’s 100-year-old recipe for Peanut Butter Bars to simple classics like Christmas Wreaths, deck the halls with flour and make your home a sugary winter wonderland with my favorite holiday sweets.
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What better way to put that leftover Halloween candy to use than to whip it into a homemade dessert? Grab your bulk-purchase favorites and use them as toppers on this quick-fix mix for super moist blondies. I used up my leftover Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on this first batch but would also suggest trying Snickers, [...]

As I approach the one year mark of the launch of Just a Taste, I realize many of you may not have seen some of the earliest recipes - including the recipes that were the original inspiration behind the site. There are unbeatable favorites like Noni’s Baby Back Ribs, Hungarian “Little Guys,” Curry Crab Dip, [...]

I should preface this recipe post with the caveat that I am in no way a calorie counter or health freak. But this low calorie carob fudge may just be the best sugary find since my first encounter with Splenda. This recipe was passed along to me by my dad, who I assure you can [...]

My great grandmother Momoo was born in 1894 and her peanut butter bars and homemade jams are some of my earliest inspirations in the kitchen. While Momoo passed away at the age of 103, her legacy has lived on through the centuries with her famous peanut butter bars.
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2 sticks soft butter or margarine
1½ cups [...]

These fresh spring rolls are a great “detox” from heavy holiday fare. The fresh roll recipe was inspired by my friend over at PeanutButterMilk, who introduced me to cooking with rice paper (it’s easier then you think!). This Tyler Florence peanut sauce recipe is my go-to Thai favorite. The best part is that you can [...]

Looking back on my fond memories of food as a child (and believe me, there were many), few moments surpass the excitement of eating Monster Cookies fresh from the oven. Using Splenda as a sugar substitute lightens the calorie load, and feel free to also substitute carob chips for the chocolate chips or unsweetened apple [...]