Month: February 2022

Dessert

Mini rum cakes

Nana Fran loves rum cake, so for her birthday, I turned ordinary yellow cup cakes into extraordinary mini rum cakes! I also made them oil-free by substituting the oil for a combination of Greek yogurt and applesauce, which do not change the flavor while keeping the muffin moist and fluffy.

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Dinner

Bobotie

Bobotie is a South African dish. Since two of my great-uncles emigrated to South African many years ago, I figured I would try making this dish in their honor. I saw the picture and thought it looked like just Greek pasticho (which is like the Greek version of lasagna). I have decided that many cultures […]

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Appetizer, Condiment, Dinner, Side Dish, Uncategorized

Mango Chutney

I made this chutney as one of the ingredients for my bobotie, a South African dish. Check out the recipe: http://www.cookingupjustice.com/bobotie. Unfortunately, because I was adding to the other dish, I completely forgot to take a picture. The serving size of this recipe is just enough to be added to bobotie. Feel free to double […]

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Dinner

Air-Fried Buffalo Chicken Tender Sliders

These sliders taste just like Chili’s former best seller – buffalo chicken tender sliders. I don’t know why they took them off the menu! They were so good. Well, now you can enjoy them without the greasy frying. Check out the companion recipe for the homemade, non-fat ranch sauce. These were the perfect meal before […]

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Dinner

White Bean Chicken Chili

A great winter comfort food that is both nutritious and delicious. Simply dump the ingredients in the morning into the slow cooker, and then come home to a tasty, hearty meal. You can prep your vegetables and spice mixture from the night before (or even the Sunday before) making it a great option for busy […]

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