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banana nut bread :: Article Creator I Tried 7 Tricks For Making The Most Moist Banana Bread—Here's The Winner Bonus? You already have all the ingredients. Almost exactly one year ago, I baked the five most popular banana bread recipes on Allrecipes and came away with a clear favorite. My decision was based on several criteria: how easy it was to make, how much banana flavor came through, how nicely it rose in the oven. But most important was how moist it was. In fact, if a banana bread isn't ridiculously moist, I firmly believe none of its other qualities can save it. Which brings us to today. With so many internet recipes boasting the "secret" to moist banana bread, I had to know which ones lived up to their bold claims. So I rounded up the most popular tricks and pitted them against each other in an even bigger taste test: seven banana breads baked in one single day. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement I let all of the ...

puffed rice :: Article Creator Reader Recipe: Puffed Rice Salad This recipe by Ritu Kapoor came in 3rd place in our Springtime reader recipe competition. She says: This dish is inspired by bhel puri, a popular Indian street food. I have added cucumber, tomatoes, herbs and peanuts and substituted the fried base for puffed rice, making it lighter, healthier and yummy. It is a great snack, side salad, light lunch or supper. Perfect for spring and summer! Ingredients 1 ½ cups Waxy potatoes, diced 1 ½ cups Puffed rice (Main) 1 Tbsp Red onion, finely diced 1 Green chilli, finely diced, use up to 2 chillies ¾ cup Lebanese cucumber, deseeded and diced ¾ cup Acid-free tomatoes, diced ¼ cup Coriander leaves, chopped ¼ cup Chopped mint ¼ cup Roasted peanuts, chopped 1 Lime, juice only 1 sprinkle Chat Masala, the savoury, tangy spice mix is available from Indian grocers Directions Boil the potatoes until cooked but firm, put asid...

victoria sponge recipe :: Article Creator The Flour Tip You Need To Remember For A Beautifully Soft Victoria Sponge Cake Victoria sponge cake is known for its light fluffiness and traditional fruit-and-cream filling. Its creation is credited to Anne Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, in the late 1800s -- or more specifically, her kitchen staff. The duchess served a slice to the visiting Queen Victoria, who liked the sponge cake so much, it now bears her name and has been a teatime staple in England and elsewhere ever since. This delicate cake is deceptively easy to make. The trick to making a light-as-air Victoria sponge is to sift your flour thoroughly before adding it to the rest of the cake ingredients. Flour lumps can result in a denser texture that can be unpleasant to eat, which is not what you want when creating the famous Victoria sponge. When the cake is done baking, it should spring back when touched, hence the so-called 'spo...

baked pork chop recipes :: Article Creator 62 Fall Recipes To Cook Right Now In between your trips to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch this fall, don't forget to give your shopping list a seasonal makeover. Make a pit stop in the produce aisle to stock up on hearty winter squashes like butternut and delicata, Brussels sprouts, heaps of apples, carrots and some fresh ginger. Then wind your way up and down the center aisles for a spice cabinet overhaul, baking essentials, bags of nuts, boxes of broth and a case of canned pumpkin purée (of course). On your way around the perimeter, grab a few blocks of butter and cream cheese, too. There's nothing like a fully stocked fridge and pantry to get you in the cooking spirit. With these fall essentials in hand, your kitchen will be ready to go for whatever recipe you're craving this cozy season. For dinner, you'll have your pick from a slew of hearty stews and chilis, cozy soups, skillet ...

cooking recipes :: Article Creator Cranberry And Mint Crostini With Brie Recipe This cranberry and mint crostini with brie is the perfect combination of melted cheese with zesty salsa, tinged with cooling mint and perched on slices of toasted baguette. In just 15 minutes of prep time and a mere 4 minutes in the oven, you can whip up a platter of these delectable bites, perfect for any gathering. According to Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant's Table, this recipe marries the tang of cranberries with the creaminess of brie, adding a hint of mint and jalapeño for a refreshing taste. A bite of this crostini combines the crunch of toasted bread with the comfort of gooey cheese and the kick of a unique tangy salsa that feels like Christmas and Thanksgiving all wrapped into one. It's a perfect appetizer for a holiday gathering. Whether you're entertaining guests during the holidays or simply craving a fancy snack, these crostini will have y...

bacon in air fryer :: Article Creator Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe Making meatloaf in the air fryer seems like a no-brainer since it cooks just as quickly as it does in the oven, but may use less than half the electricity and won't heat up your kitchen to nearly the same extent. Making things even better with this recipe, though, is the fact that developer Julianne De Witt wraps her meatloaf in bacon because she feels that "everything is better with bacon" (even these unexpected ingredients). In her opinion, "The combination of the salty bacon with the sweet tangy glaze and the flavorful meat just works." De Witt considers this meatloaf to be "comfort food at its best" and likes to accompany it with mashed potatoes and broccoli. You can, of course, pair it with any other sides you wish -- De Witt says "roast potatoes, a soft polenta, or sweet potato fries would work," but if you want something...