Posts Tagged ‘sweet’
Everyone at some point finds themselves with some bananas that are past their prime and without the heart to throw them out. Banana bread is the perfect vehicle for these over ripe fruits. Despite my distaste for strong, ripe banana flavor, this recipe has a way of mellowing out that flavor. The original recipe is my go to (regular flour and dairy) recipe for banana bread but it has successfully been modified here to be gluten and dairy-free. The gluten free version is a bit crumblier than the conventional version but is tasty nonetheless.
This recipe works as muffins (shown here) or a loaf. Makes 12 muffins or one standard loaf. Can easily be halved.
Sirniki are a staple of a traditional Russian childhood – whether as a breakfast treat or as part of the mid afternoon snack (полдник). It’s challenging to describe exactly what these are and so I struggled to translate the name – a direct translation would garner something like “cheese things”. These soft, pillowy creations are made with farmers cheese and resemble a pancake but the inside is more cheese-cake or ricotta-like than dry, dough-y pancakes. I am not going to pretend that these are healthy but the occasional indulgence made from scratch sure beats any store bought product or even restaurant made brunch food.
Kugel, I will admit, is not the healthiest, or least caloric of foods, but its delicious, comforting, and a great way to dress up any holiday table. For me, it conjours up memories of synagogue brunches and care free, delicious childhood. Kugel is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish typically served on Shavuot and other Jewish holidays. But it’s versatility extends far beyond that. It is a perfect combination of sweet and filling to serve at a brunch, but delicate enough to serve as a dessert. Regardless of your background, kugel deserves to be enjoyed by all.