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Bakes and treats fresh from the kitchen.
Pistachio Brownies
This brownie recipe is rich, fudgy and has a nice flavor kick from the pistachios and cinnamon. Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 1-2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon espresso powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped Instructions: Heat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8×8 pan. Melt butter slightly. While still warm, stir in both sugars until glossy and smooth. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla. The batter should thicken slightly. Sift in cocoa powder, espresso, flour, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Fold just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips and pistachios. Spread evenly in the pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, slice & serve.
Banana Bread
This is the recipe for the banana bread that I regularly make as a treat for my family. I like to keep it in the fridge for a few days and we will take slices as breakfast or snacks. It can pair well with butters and jams but is sweet and filling enough to eat as it is. Ingredients: 3-4 well ripened Bananas 1 large Egg 1/3 cup melted Butter 1/2 cup White Sugar 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon of Pure Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda A pinch of Salt 1 1/2 cups Flour 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips 1/2 cup Walnuts 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar 1-2 tablespoons Heavy Cream or Milk Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F & butter/oil loaf pan. Mash bananas until smooth. Melt butter in microwave and mix in. Beat egg and mix in sugar towards end of beating. Mix that into banana along with baking soda, salt, vanilla, and spices. Stir in the flour until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for at least 60 minutes, testing with toothpicks to make sure the batter is fully baked. Remove immediately from pan and cool on wire rack. When banana bread is slightly warm to touch, combine powdered sugar in a bowl with cream, milk, or water to create a glaze. Balance the ingredients so it is pourable but thick like a syrup. Move the bread to a plate and cover the top in glaze, letting it run down and coat the sides.