Chewy and nourishing. Yum. Approx. 168 cal. each.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • yogurt
  • wheat bran
  • whole wheat pastry flour
  • wheat germ
  • oat bran
  • rolled oats
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • cinnamon
  • grated orange rind
  • oil
  • molasses
  • sunflower seeds
  • walnuts or pecans as garnish

These bars made a nice snack for the trip down to L.A.. The recipe came without directions on the oven temperature setting, so I estimated 375F. The bars were moist, sweet, chewy and enjoyed by all, but I would go with a shallower pan next time- 9 by 13 inches as directed rather than my 8×11, or up the temperature by 25F, or lengthen the baking time 5-10 minutes, etc., etc..

serves 24
You might need to buy:
  • pitted dates
  • water
  • dark molasses
  • water
  • safflower or canola oil
  • whole wheat flour
  • baking soda
  • ground cinnamon
  • ground ginger
  • ground cloves
  • black raisins

Very moist, buttery, walnut crunch, and subtle maple flavor. A little too subtle? I’d up it a bit, maybe with maple extract. Mama liked them, and they are a nice treat to have with morning tea.

serves 9
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • maple syrup
  • milk
  • whole wheat pastry flour
  • wheat germ
  • oat bran
  • baking powder
  • baking soda

Delicious, satisfying, and so easy. Yes yes. Although the recipe calls for sharp Cheddar, I used mild with a little extra to very good result. And though the dill is optional, it is such a nice addition to the flavor that I would be reluctant to omit it in the future. The cookbook says: "Practically a cheese sandwich with the cheese built right in, this bread makes for a great brown-bag or picnic lunch with a salad and fresh fruit. It’s also a perfect protein complement to hearty bean soups, such as Black Bean Soup. Note: This bread freezes beautifully, so you might like to double the recipe and make one loaf to use fresh and one to freeze for later use.

You might need to buy:
  • whole wheat flour
  • unbleached white flour
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • firmly packed grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • low-fat milk
  • honey

These make some bigundo, tasty, tender scones that are super quick and fun to experiment with. They are very cakey, almost like large cookies, so a cup of tea is definitely in order. I made 1/4 of the recipe with chopped Granny Smith apples, 1/4 with cinnamon sugar sprinkled on top, and 1/2 with chopped almonds and a tablespoon of amaretto. I liked the varieties in that order. In the future I would shape them smaller by half and try more different ingredient combinations, as suggested by allrecipes.com bakers and by my available ingredients.

Ideas: more apple bits crammed in there, as much as the dough can take; different fruits: peaches, dates, pear, apricot, berries; orange and lemon juice and zest; poppy seeds; chocolate chips; pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice; currants, cranberries; desserted up with glaze or as a base for shortcake

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • baking soda
  • all-purpose flour
  • white sugar
  • baking powder
  • cream of tartar
  • salt
  • butter
  • egg

Makes a very moist, yummy loaf (I cut the recipe in half for a nice snack on our Half Moon Bay camping trip). Not the perfect pumpkin bread I am questing for (dates compete for flavor?), but very nice. Allegedly good with cream cheese or cranberrry sauce and thinly sliced poultry.

You might need to buy:
  • make 2 loaves:
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • ground cinnamon
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • salt
  • ground allspice
  • granulated sugar
  • packed light brown sugar
  • corn oil
  • chopped walnuts
  • coarsely chopped dates

Tender, fragrant, even buttery despite having no butter. Very good.

Note: If you want a single larger loaf, bake the bread in a 10-inch round tube (angel food) pan for about 50 minutes.

You might need to buy:
  • For 2 loaves:
  • very ripe and soft medium bananas
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • sugar
  • vegetable shortening

hearty and just slightly sweet

serves 5
You might need to buy:
  • yellow or white stone-ground or water-ground cornmeal
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • sugar
  • salt
  • large eggs
  • buttermilk
  • milk
  • unsalted butter