Cooking Method: Baking

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Baked Pasta with Sweet Italian Sausage & Kale

Kale is a nutritional superfood. It should have it's own cape! It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer nutrients to name a few. On the downside, it has a large concentration of Vitamin K, which can be a problem for people taking blood thinners because it promotes clotting; the green also contains oxalates, which in lab tests have been associated with kidney stones and some gallstones. Eat raw kale is not a good idea, it will result in digestive issues. This is a great way to introduce some kale into your family's diet. Everyone loved it.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird cake is a banana pineapple spice cake from the United States. The cake has been a tradition in the South since the mid 19th century. The cake has three layers with pecans (or walnuts), mashed bananas, crushed pineapple and cream cheese frosting.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins

Baked French Fries

Who doesn't love French Fries? I found a French fry cutter tool in my mother-in-law's cupboard. She claims she had never seen it before. It screamed MAKE FRENCH FRIES NOW to me! Of course, I did just that. You can add endless kinds of salts, seasonings, Parmesan cheese to this recipe.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins

Apple Loaf

When it's apple season make this Apple Loaf. I made this apple loaf in 3 mini loaves instead, if you do this make sure to check it periodically. I also used some Trader Joe's Cinnamon Sugar on the top before baking. What I like about this loaf is that it is not too sweet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hrs
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: Makes 1 Loaf or 3 mini loaves
Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Cups

Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Cups

Wakey, wakey eggs and bakey! These Cheesy Bacon & Eggs Cups have all the elements of a perfect breakfast!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving

Chocolate Tart

I love the movie Haute Cuisine about Danièle Mazet-Delpeuch who worked in the Élysée Palace as the private chef to French President Francois Mitterrand. Mitterand wanted a chef from the country in the palace to create the kind of food his grandmother would make. The president wanted something other than haute cuisine. This tart is should be called Chocolate Coffee Tart because the coffee plays and equal part in this tart. If the dough is to crumbly, press it into a shallow tart pan with your hands. This recipe actually made 2 tarts. The photo does not do it justice!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hrs
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Black Eyed Pea Dip

You've got to try this great and easy Black Eyed Pea Dip. Perfect for any party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings
Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews

Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews

I used black sesame seeds for these spicy Sriracha Honey Roasted Cashews. This great to serve with drinks.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
Scalloped Potato Gratin

Scalloped Potato Gratin

Scalloped Potato Gratin is one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Cream Scones with Currants

Cream Scones with Currants

Make these traditional Cream Scones with Currants for you afternoon tea!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: Makes 8 Scones