This recipe came about because I had purchased some green apples and promptly failed to utilize them. A week went by and I realized I still had them and if I didn't do something, they'd go bad. I do loathe wasting perfectly useful produce. After a very brief search online, I came up with this recipe. I applied a few minor yet crucial adjustments, made the cake and fed it to anybody who was willing. Apparently, that meant everybody I know.
Ingredients:
- 4 green apples, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil of choice
- 1 cup sugar (even less if using sweeter apples)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
You will need: a large bowl, 9x13 pan, hand mixer, cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a bowl, mix eggs and the oil until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and flour. Fold in the apples. Coat your pan with cooking spray and evenly lay out the cake batter. Bake for 50 minutes. Once cooled, cut into pieces and serve with coffee. Or serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream.
Warning: This cake will vanish immediately if not supervised.
Enjoy!
When I was a child, I used to hate this dish with a passion of thousand burning suns. Something about a boiled root that always vaguely smelled of dirt didn't really sound appetizing to me. Recently, though, I got involved in a challenge that forced me to utilize beets. This recipe seemed the easiest and I didn't have to like it, right? Fortunately for me I fell in love and I can't wait to make it again.
Ingredients:
- 1lbs beets, boiled
- 1/2 small onion, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp of cooking oil
- (optional) 1 tsp flour
You will need a large frying pan or even a large pot, and a grater.
Grate the beets on the medium side and set aside. In the frying pan, heat up the oil and throw on the onion. Cook until it starts browning. Add the beets and all the spices. Keep stirring until everything heats up and the flavors meld together. If you desire to thicken it, add flour and continue mixing.
Serve with dinner. It goes best with pork schnitzel and potatoes.
Enjoy!
This is one of those crime of opportunity recipes and I regret nothing. I saw it whoosh by on my Facebook wall and it piqued my interest. After I saw how ridiculously easy it was, I bought the ingredients and got to work. I think it was meant to be, because all of the fruit involved was on a very steep discount. Yay me! If you want to see the original recipe, it is here.
Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- zest of one orange
- 2 cups flour
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (1 bag)
You will need a large bowl, hand mixer, 9x13 pan, and cooking spray.
Preheat the oven to 350F.
In a bowl, combine eggs and sugar, and mix it until nice and smooth, and really fluffy (up to 5 minutes). Add butter and continue mixing until uniform. Add vanilla, salt, orange zest, and flour. For extra citrus flavor, add a teaspoon of fresh squeezed orange juice. Once you have smooth batter, carefully fold in the cranberries. Coat the baking pan and evenly lay out the batter. Bake for 45 minutes.
Enjoy!
