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Microwave Apple Coffee Cake

January 27, 2011

Who said you cannot eat cake for breakfast? This apple coffee cake recipe is quick and easy to make with one of the KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart Stand Mixers, yet with the applesauce and walnuts and is quite filling and it will give your family a nice start for their day.

What You Need:

  • 1/3 C of brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 C walnuts, chopped and divided
  • 2 C of baking mix
  • 1/2 t ground cinnamon 
  • 1/3 C of milk
  • 1 C chunky applesauce

How to Make It:

  1. Spray an 8 inch microwave safe dish with a non stick cooking spray.
  2. Mix the brown sugar and 1/4 C of walnuts together in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl mix together the baking mix, remaining walnuts and the cinnamon.
  4. Pour the milk into the mixture.
  5. Add the applesauce and mix with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds.
  6. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Sprinkle the top with the brown sugar mixture.
  8. Microwave on high for 8 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched. 

Makes 8 servings

This coffee cake is a snap to put together.  Instead of topping your coffee cake with brown sugar and walnuts try mixing 3 parts sugar and 1 part cinnamon together.  Sprinkle over the top of the cake just before microwaving. 

Of course, in the place of the apple sauce you can use any other pureed fruit. Keep in mind it has to be moist and the applesauce helps to make this cake moist and tasty.

 

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Colorful Corn Casserole Pressure Cooker Recipe

January 11, 2011

If you have a pressure cooker, such as the Cuisinart CPC 600 Electric Pressure Cooker, you will love this quick and easy recipe. Corn is always popular and when you "dolly" it up as in this recipe it will be a winner.

Colorful Corn Confetti Casserole

What You Need:

  • 2 C of water
  • 1 C frozen corn
  • 1/2 C frozen peas
  • 1/2 C red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 C frozen pearl onions
  • 1 t of mixed herbs

How to Make It:

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Hash Brown Omelet Recipe

January 7, 2011

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So, try this recipe and spoil your family with something special for breakfast.

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Tasty And Easy Breakfast Oats and Fruit Smoothie

January 6, 2011

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Healthy Veggie Smoothie Recipe

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Healthy Veggie Smoothie Recipe

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What You Need:

2 C vegetable juice

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  • 1 tsp. hot sauce
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
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What You Need:

  • 2 C all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp.  cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
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Tasty Cheese Fondue Recipe With Your Cuisinart CFO 3SS Electric Fondue Maker

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Ingredient for your cheese fondue recipe:

  • 6 beaten eggs
  • 6 tablespoons grated strong cheddar cheese
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread cubed
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What You Need for this recipe:

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