Give the Oven a Break With These No-Bake Cookie Recipes

April 1, 2014 by francis

When you want to create a sweet and decadent dessert in a pinch, there are few recipes easier than no-bake cookies. These cookies are just as delicious as the traditional types, but they use only a few simple ingredients and don’t require any baking. Here are a few of the best no-bake cookie recipes for your next get together.

No-Bake Chocolate Oat Bars
This recipe requires only six common ingredients to create an attractive dish of cookie bars. Quick cooking oats make a hearty base, and the combination of peanut butter and chocolate is a recognizable taste that just about everyone loves. Simply melt the butter and chocolate to hold the ingredients together, then refrigerate until you’re ready to serve.

Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
Combining the beloved tastes of mint and chocolate, these no-bake cookies are just as flavorful as other types with significantly less work involved. Though it may seem hard to believe, there are only three simple ingredients in this delicious dessert.

Peanut Butter Granola Bars
If you’re looking for a cookie recipe that doesn’t completely ruin your diet, this one is certainly a great choice. Homemade granola forms the foundation, while marshmallows and peanut butter add just the right amount of sweetness.

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Bake Bread at Home With these Recipe Sites

March 4, 2014 by francis

There’s something so satisfying about bread, whether it’s a crispy piece of toast with jam, a light, fluffy roll dipped in your favorite soup, or a crunchy crostini with goat cheese spread. If you want to make gourmet-quality breads from the comfort of your own kitchen, these step-by-step recipe websites will help you do just that.

Cooking Light
The Cooking Light website aims to make eating bread a bit more healthier, but just as delicious. Its Healthy Baking Guide features a list of the 30 Best Quick Bread Recipes, perfect for the busy home cook or the amateur chef. These breads are leavened with baking powder or baking soda instead of yeast, which makes their cooking times shorter and more manageable. From flaky buttermilk biscuits to zucchini-pineapple quick bread, you’ll find an abundance of fast and easy bread recipes on this unique list.

Better Homes and Gardens
Better Homes and Gardens magazine has published a lot of bread recipes over the years, but this is a list of their very favorite loaves. From Semolina and Rosemary Boule to Two-Tone Banana Bread to Whole Grain Sunflower Bread, these not-so-average breads are all delicious in their own unique ways.