Banana Bread Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

 

I am glad that my daughters have a bit of my love for baking. My youngest loves to bake doughnuts and made these. I took one bit and said they tasted like banana bread, considering the name it is a good thing they taste that way. 

I am glad to be able to enjoy a delicious baked good without having to do the baking. Now if I could only get my girls to clean up their messes in the kitchen it would be a win-win. For now, I will ignore the mess in the kitchen and enjoy my doughnut.

Banana Bread Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients:

Doughnuts

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Chocolate Glaze

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1-2 tablespoons water

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spray a doughnut pan with cooking spray.
2. In small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, sugar, egg, vanilla and oil.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined.
5. Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.
6. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow the doughnuts to cool completely, then remove from the pan.
7. Once the doughnuts are completely cool, in a medium bowl, whisk together all of the glaze ingredients.
8. Dip the top of each doughnut into the chocolate glaze and place on a plate to allow the glaze to set.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 401
Total Fat		4.4g
Saturated Fat		0.7g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.5g
Cholesterol		23.1mg
Sodium		118mg
Total Carbohydrates		90.7g
Dietary Fiber		2g
Sugars		74.5g
Protein		3g
Calcium		2.5%
Iron		7%
Potassium		153.2mg
Vitamin A		1.3%
Vitamin C		3.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Something Swanky.

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Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges

 

When you have leftover potatoes from Christmas twice baked potatoes it only makes sense to whip up some easy seasoned baked potato wedges. After all of the holiday cooking and baking, I want to spend the least amount of time possible in the kitchen. The potatoes take about 5 minutes to prepare and then the oven does the rest of the work, making crispy potato wedges.

Baked Parmesan Garlic Potato Wedges

Ingredients:

• 3-4 large russet potatoes, about 2-2 1/2 pounds
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Cut each potato in half and then cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges, depending on the size of the potato.
3. In a large bowl add in the potato wedges, olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, black pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir until the potatoes are well coated.
4. Place the potato wedges down in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the potatoes with any remaining coating left in the bowl.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 460
Total Fat		18.3g
Saturated Fat		4.6g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat		11.8g
Cholesterol		12.5mg
Sodium		200mg
Total Carbohydrates		64.1g
Dietary Fiber		7.4g
Sugars		3.2g
Protein		12.6g
Calcium		18.4%
Iron		21.1%
Potassium		1612.9mg
Vitamin A		3%
Vitamin C		27.1%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Recipe Critic.

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Make Again Monday: Garlic Basil Knots

 

I really enjoy making breads, but they can be time consuming. Between making the dough, the rise time, shaping the dough and sometimes another rise time. It is not something I have time to do often.

Awhile back my feeds were full of sourdough, starter and bread making videos. That was all I saw when logging into social media. Now they are back again and it has taken over my feeds again. I do love sourdough and would like to make my own, but the whole time consuming thing and  materials needed has stopped me from getting started.

Maybe one of these days I will try making some sourdough, but in the meantime, when have time, I will continue to make breads/rolls like these. They turn out so delicious it is hard to just eat one.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

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Jalapeño Popper Quesadilla

 

It is no secret that I love anything inspired by the jalapeño popper. I love the spicy and creaminess of it. This quesadilla is no exception. Creamy spicy and absolutely delicious. 

I left the seeds in the jalapeños, because I like things a bit spicy. But if you prefer things a little less spicy, you can remove the seeds from one or both jalapeños. 

Jalapeño Popper Quesadilla

Ingredients:

• 2 burrito size flour tortillas
• 4 slices turkey bacon, diced
• 2 jalapeños, diced
• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add in the diced bacon and cook until almost crispy.
2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese, both shredded cheeses, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper, until well mixed.
3. When the bacon has about 2-3 minutes left, add in the diced jalapeños and cook until the bacon is crispy and jalapeños are softened.
4. Remove the bacon and jalapeños and place on a paper towel lined plate. Allow to cool slightly.
5. Add the bacon and jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture and stir to mix.
6. Divide the filling between the two tortillas and spread across the tortilla. Fold each tortilla in half.
7. In the same skillet, over medium heat add in a tortilla, or both if the skillet is large enough.
8. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Flip the tortilla over and cook on the other side until lightly browned.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 579
Total Fat		37g
Saturated Fat		20g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		80.2mg
Sodium		1423.4mg
Total Carbohydrates		37.8g
Dietary Fiber		0.8g
Sugars		4.5g
Protein		26.4g
Calcium		30.7%
Iron		11.1%
Potassium		69.6mg
Vitamin A		5.1%
Vitamin C		5.2%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from I am Homesteader.

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Happy New Year

 

Happy New Year all! Here we are again. I can't believe how fast this year has gone. As the saying goes, "The days are long and the years are short.". The older I get the more this saying resinates with me. I hope this new year brings good things your way and of course lots of good food. 

Enjoy the new year!!!

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Homemade Alfredo Sauce

 

This Alfredo sauce is super easy to make and creates a delicious sauce. A sauce that is rich and creamy with such good Alfredo flavor.

This sauce will work in any recipe that calls for a jar of Alfredo sauce or you can use it with some fettuccine noodles for fettuccine Alfredo. One batch of this sauce will yield about 16 ounces.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add in the butter, heavy whipping cream and cream cheese. Heat stirring often until completely melted and well combined.
2. Stir in the minced garlic, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and black pepper. Gradually stir in the parmesan cheese.
3. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes or until thickened, while stirring constantly.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 403
Total Fat		39.6g
Saturated Fat		26.5g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		137.7mg
Sodium		228.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		4.5g
Dietary Fiber		0.4g
Sugars		0.5g
Protein		9.1g
Calcium		14.5%
Iron		0.8%
Potassium		9.8mg
Vitamin A		2.5%
Vitamin C		0.2%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from The Recipe Critic.

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Make Again Monday: Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers

 

These are not your boring traditional stuffed peppers. They are spicy, cheesy and a delicious take on the stuffed peppers.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

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