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Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Tofu Donuts

Baked Cinnamon and Sugar Tofu Donuts Recipe adapted from Cookpad.com Makes 12 mini donuts 6 ounces silken (soft) tofu 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup cake flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg pinch […]

Baked Red Velvet Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup honey 2/3 cup milk 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)* 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 teaspoons red food coloring […]

Fudge and Coconut Custard Pie Recipe adapted from my Fudge & Banana Custard Pie recipe Makes one 9-inch pie, about 8 — 10 servings For the almond crust: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup ground almonds 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1/3 cup powdered milk For the sweetened condensed milk custard: 1 […]

Saffron Rice with Raisins and Almonds Makes 8 servings 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup (8 ounces) butter 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon saffron threads 2 cups basmati rice 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 2. Bring the chicken broth to a boil over […]

Baked Lemon Honey Crème Mochi Mochi Donuts Makes 12 donuts 2 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup lemon honey creme 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2/3 cup milk 1 1/3 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour) 2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled Powdered sugar or melted white chocolate for topping 1. Preheat the oven […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Potato Goat Cheese Pockets Makes 14 pockets Recipe Notes: The jalapeno in this recipe is for added flavor, texture, and color, but not for heat, which is why the recipe calls for removing the membranes and seeds. The heat would overwhelm the subtle flavors in the pockets. 2 tablespoons vegetable […]

Pork and Lentil Soup Makes about 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed basil leaves 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 pound bone-in […]

Avo-don (Avocado Mango Donburi) Makes 2 servings For the sauce: 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Honey Ridge Lemon Honey Crème (or substitute lemon curd) 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon warm water 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger 1 ripe avocado (about 8 ounces), chopped 1 […]

With Mother’s Day right around the corner I’ve been reflecting on my own motherhood experience and how incredibly blessed I am to have the mother that I have. She and I share a favorite quote from author Elizabeth Stone: “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have […]

Community is a word that has taken on great meaning for me during my lifetime. My life has been filled with a variety of communities, from the places I lived as a child to the many places I have lived after college and with my own little family. I’d like to think that I’m one […]

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