Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Ginger Hottendots

Ginger Hottendots

Ingredients:3 3/4 cups AP flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 cups sugar2 large eggs, well beaten1/2 cup dark (not blackstrap) molasses2 teaspoons cider vinegar or balsamic vinegarCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d'oeuvre

Pistachio Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pistachio Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:2 1/4 cups (11.25 oz) all purpose flour2 teaspoons almond extract (I replaced wt vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda2 extra-large eggs (I used large egg instead)3/4 cup (6oz) granulated sugar( I reduced to ½ cup)3/4 cup (6 oz) light brown sugar,packed(I reduced to ½ cup)1 1/2 cups (7.5 oz) milk chocolate chipszest of 2 oranges1…

Mini Chocolate Chip & Flax Banana Muffins

Mini Chocolate Chip & Flax Banana Muffins

Ingredients:1-2 tbsp agave (this depends on how sweet you want them)1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar1/4 tsp baking soda2 oz mashed ripe banana (about half a banana)1 oz brown rice flour2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (I like the Enjoy Life Brand as it's gluten free & vegan)1/8 tsp cinnamon2 oz coconut milk (from the carton)tbsp flax…

Cinnamon Toffee Praline Oatmeal Cookies

Cinnamon Toffee Praline Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature3/4 brown sugar, packed1/2 cup sugar2 jumbo eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1 tablespoon spiced apple butter (or regular)1 1/2 cups cup flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 pinch big fine sea salt1 1/2 cups rolled oats2 packets instant brown sugar and cinnamon oatmeal1 cup toffee chips (or cinnamon chips)

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

Ingredients:1 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 cup buttermilk1 1/4 cups cake flour1 teaspoon Malibu coconut rum2 eggs (I like to separate and beat whites for a fluffier cake)Purple gel food coloringGreen gel food coloringYellow gel food coloring1/2 cup oil olive oil5 cups powdered sugarsalt3/4 cup sugar2 cups unsalted butter , at room temperature1 teaspoon…