This pie is savory and delicious. Here is the link to my Chicken Pot Pie recipe as promised! 
Ginger Spiced Banana Cake
Growing up banana bread was a family favorite. My mom was not a baker, but always made it. Unfortunately, I don’t have a family recipe to use. That is why I always urge all my friends to write down your families’ recipes so that they do not become lost and forgotten. That is one main reason I decided to start my blog, and also because I am passionate about cooking. Bringing everyone back to the kitchen table in this technological world we live in is so important.
I happened to have some over ripened bananas and didn’t want to throw them away, (mom used to say waste not want not and I could not agree more!!!) so I got to work on a Banana Cake Recipe. Somewhere along the way I lost my loaf pan, so I had to bake it in a cake pan, hence the name Banana Cake.
When we make shakes in the morning to power-up after a long workout, we typically combine ginger, a natural anti-inflammatory, along with bananas, and ginger and cinnamon go well together. I thought this is a great flavor combination for this cake: ginger, cinnamon and banana. It’s a winning combination! The crumbled topping that caramelizes when you bake it was just the right added touch. If you want to add a bit more decadence to this cake, butter the bottom of the pan and then put light brown sugar, smoothed out with the back of a spoon. It will caramelize and melt in your mouth!
These are mini banana cakes I made without the raisins and no egg. I also used a nonstick pan. I really think the silver pan is the way to go with this recipe! If you have to omit the egg, the recipe will still work! (My son is allergic to egg, so these I made especially for him! He devoured them!) This recipe can be found in my cookbook, coming soon….
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
This is a fabulous recipe to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but it’s also a great family meal that will incorporate all the essentials of a well-balanced meal: veggies, meat, fat and carbohydrates. You will walk away satisfied, you might even walk away with a little salsa in your step! Here is the link to my Enchiladas with Cheese Sauce Recipe! I hope you like it! xo
Healthy Carrot Muffins
We are all busy these days. I for one have been so busy that I haven’t posted in a few weeks. I miss posting regularly. I am in the process of having my cookbook published, so my attention has been on that. I am very excited and cannot wait to share it with you all….Juggling family, my cookbook, recipe development, food photo styling, scheduling photo sessions to catch me in action, and managing the kids with their plethora of activities, I need to have a steady stream of energy. I came up with these healthy and nutritious muffins that will taste like a mini carrot cake without all the excess fat. Some words to describe these are: yummy, moist, crunchy outside, sweet and spicy all in one bite, and just simply delicious!
These carrot muffins are great for the kids too as they are rushing out the door to catch the bus or to go to a track meet or soccer game. They can be served as a snack or a breakfast. The best part about them is that I have omitted the egg and my son can eat them. You won’t even miss it! You can however, add the egg and eliminate the applesauce. Here is the link to my Morning Glory Carrot Muffins. You can mix a little cream cheese, cinnamon and honey to add to it, so it tastes just like a true carrot cake or add a little butter or olive oil spread. Either way your morning will be jump started and you will have enough fuel to carry you through your work until you can enjoy your next meal.
I will keep you posted on my cookbook. It will offer appetizers, soups & sides, and main meal options for you and your busy family. It will also offer some Italian Classics. I truly appreciate you following my blog.
Have a great day!
xo Mariooch