Simple Cherry Bars

Simple Cherry BarsThe best cake in the world! Not saying that just because this Cherry Bars recipe was passed on to me from my mother, who was inspired by her own mother’s amazing traditional cookery.

No, No…. It is delicious and very good for you too, and also very easy to make. Even if it doesn’t look super pretty and very promising, it is very moist  and light, not too sweet, not too fruity. Just perfect, not only as a Sunday treat.

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Zucchini Parmesan Bites

Zucchini Parmesan BitesWe’re meat-eaters. Heathen meat-eaters.
People often say they can’t live without meat.  I don’t think they mean it literally. I think they mean “I think it would be very difficult to live without meat.”, but sometimes it’s just cheaper to have a meal without meat. So if you dress up your veggies, and serve them up like these Zucchini Parmesan Bites, you won’t miss the meat. I promise.

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Broccoli Cheddar & Egg Hashbrowns Cups

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Attention all savory “cupcake” lovers: I’ve got another great one for you.  Who needs a greasy sausage, egg & cheese sandwich from a fast food joint when you could grab one or two of these tasty cups instead? They’re more filling and for way less calories/fat/P+.

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Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread

Easy-Brazilian-Cheese-BreadViva pao de queijo!
Or for all other out there non-Portuguese speakers like me, Brazilian cheese bread. If you’ve never had pao de queijo, now is the time! Get yourself some tapioca flour, a bit of Parmesan cheese and a mini muffin tin and you will be set. I promise you’ll want to make these over and over again.  Continue reading Easy Brazilian Cheese Bread