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Bourbon Walnut Fig Jam

Today I want to share with you a delicious experiment I recently completed. After sharing the Balsamic Ginger Fig Jam with friends and co-workers (to rave reviews I might add), I found Adriatic figs at my local international store and decided to see if I could work the same magic with them. I was thinking something along the lines of the Fig Newton filling – but with a bit of something extra. How about an adult Fig Newton; one laced with bourbon? So, I set about to create this concoction and here are the results. Like the Balsamic Ginger Fig Jam, this recipe is super easy and foolproof due to cooking it sous vide. No scorching, no stirring, no hassle… and I like that. Besides, the…

Banana Walnut Waffles

Here is a variant of my Banana Pancake recipe – perfect for your weekend breakfast.  Pancakes and waffles from scratch are not as hard as you may think. The mixes you buy were just created to simplify the making of these delicious breakfast dishes. But you already have all of the basic ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, eggs, milk, and butter) and can easily control what and how much you use – so why bother with a pre-made mix?  In researching this recipe, I learned the basic difference between pancake and waffle recipes are the amount of sugar and fat used. Pancakes are browned and more cake like (of course!) while waffles are crispy outside and airy inside and these recipe adjustments help that difference occur…

Banana Walnut Muffins

Instead of slices of Banana Bread or deeply flavored Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins, do you just want the convenience of a tasty Banana Walnut Muffin? Well, you are in luck as here is my go to Banana Walnut Muffin recipe based on Elise’ recipe at Simply Recipes. This recipe is simple and can be made without a mixer – hand or stand! It creates a moist, slightly sweet, banana forward muffin that in my opinion is a winner. So let’s get baking… we have muffins to enjoy! Save Print Banana Walnut Muffins Prep time:  15 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time:  40 mins Serves: 12   Ingredients 3 very ripe bananas, mashed ⅓ cup butter, melted ⅔ – ¾ cup…

Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins

Here is a treat to indulge yourself and your friends. These muffins have a light sweetness, solid chocolate flavor and subtle banana influence. Easy to make and bake, you are sure to make new friends anywhere you share these tasty treats! Save Print Chocolate Banana Walnut Muffins Prep time:  10 mins Cook time:  25 mins Total time:  35 mins Serves: 12   Ingredients 1½ cups flour ½ cup cacao powder 2½ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt ⅓ cup coconut sugar 3 ripe bananas ¾ cup almond milk 2 tbsp coconut oil ¼ cup walnut pieces Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a muffin tin with paper cups. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cacao powder, baking soda and salt…