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#3 of 3 Recipes for Coffee Mug Cakes (or Muffins)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

Regarding the treat in a mug … I know it’s not chocolate (is that forgivable?) but here is a healthy version that I’ve made … good to add raisins or some walnuts … I’m amazed at the versatility of ground flax seed … I used it instead of an egg in some meatballs the other […]

#2 of 3 Recipes for Coffee Mug Cakes (or Muffins)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe) Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.  Add the egg and mix thoroughly.  Pour in the […]

#1 of 3 Recipes for Coffee Mug Cakes (or Muffins)

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

3-2-1: It’s Cake You hate to make a huge cake, but you’re craving something sweet. This recipe combines two cake mixes that in minutes produce four dozen single servings of a sweet something resembling a cupcake. All you need to “bake” a single serving is a mug or bowl, a microwave and water. These cakes […]

Comfort Food for a Rainy Day

Friday, February 9th, 2007

It’s one of those "comfort food" days at our house. Here is one of our favorites. "Creamy Vanilla-Almond Custard".  This recipe makes 6 individual servings. I found this recipe a few years ago in the Press Democrat.  Creamy Vanilla-Almond Custard 2-1/2   cups skim or 1% milk 1        cup of Egg substitute 1/3     cup of sugar.  (I use part […]