BIZZY BAKES

I had a delicious chicken dish at a friend's home and decided then and there to make it.  When I was making salmon, last night, I thought about doing something similar with the fish.  In looking for a recipe with salmon and caramelized onions, I found this recipe, which is probably the best salmon, I have made.  The spices worked well together and the sweetness of the onions was icing on the cake. Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onions ( allrecipes) Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 (6 ounce) salmon fillets 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons minced onion Method: Combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. Sp...

For some reason, this is always a favorite.  I guess the reason is that it tastes yummy and it is a little different.  When I told my guests, we were having cauliflower popcorn, I heard 15 cheers.  Everyone was thrilled.  I think this particular recipe lived up to expectations. Popcorn Cauliflower Ingredients: 4 teaspoons sweetener of choice 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 heads cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces cooking spray Method: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Whisk sweetener, salt, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Spread cauliflower onto the prepared baking sheet; spray liberally with cooking spray. Season cauliflower with spice mixture. Roast in the preheated oven until cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. ...

This was another winner.  I had no idea it would be as good as it turned out to be.  I could not make it as spicy as I would like because we are having some young children and it would not be to their taste. If you choose to make it, spice it up as much as you like. Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes   (adapted from allrecipes.com) Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 pinch cayenne pepper Method: Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F. Place the sweet potato chunks into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, then sprinkle the brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, chili powder, and cayenne pepper on top. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated with the seasoning.  Spread onto a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated ove...

I used to think applesauce cake was nothing special but times have changed and I have learned that it can be part of a wonderful cake, like this applesauce spice cake.  Of course, using applesauce means I can cut down on the fat, in the cake and I love that.  I also love brown sugar in anything.  The fragrance of brown sugar is intoxicating.   Often, when there are two sugars in a recipe, white and brown, I trade off the amounts so that there is more brown than white.  This one came that way. Applesauce Spice Cake                                                                   Ingredients: 1 cup  g olden raisins 1 teaspoon rum extract 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup Canola oil 11/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 egg 1 teaspoo...