Old-fashioned Banana Bread

At a quilt guild meeting I had a piece the best banana bread. I discovered who made it and complimented her. She said it’s an old Canadian Living recipe, but she uses yogurt instead of sour cream. I based this recipe off one I found online and it’s impressive. Check… Read more“Old-fashioned Banana Bread”

Banana Bread Perfected

Compared to other quick breads, I find banana bread kind of boring. But… add a little molasses and it’s a different story. This moist, flavourful bread is a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter. Add it to your brown bag lunches. Makes 2 loaves. Check out… Read more“Banana Bread Perfected”

Banana Nut Muffins

Full of the familiar banana flavour we all love, these muffins are a great way to use the overripe bananas on your counter or stored in your freezer. Have them on hand for your brown bag lunches. Makes 12 muffins. Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. You may also enjoy these… Read more“Banana Nut Muffins”

Banana Chip Muffins

Banana Chip Muffins hot out of the oven.

The perfect combo of banana and chocolate, these banana chip muffins never last long. And they’re a good way to use your overripe bananas. Makes 12 muffins. INGREDIENTS: 1 ¾ cup                      All-purpose flour ½ cup                         Granulated sugar 1 tbsp                        Baking powder ½ tsp                          Salt ½ cup                         Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1                                 … Read more“Banana Chip Muffins”

Sweets and Treats

Assortment of sweets and treats

Sweets and treats – need I say more? As with all the recipes found at Homemaking Jewels, these are tried and true family favourites. Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Banana Bread Perfected Banana Chip Muffins Blondies Brown Sugar Fudge Butter Icing Butter Tarts Butterscotch Coconut Squares Chocolate Cream Cheese Fudge… Read more“Sweets and Treats”

Storing Overripe Bananas

Never throw out an overripe banana again!  When you have overripe bananas simply peel, put in a small freezer bag and place in the freezer. I collect three bananas per bag as this is the amount most banana bread recipes require. And you can use them in smoothies, milkshakes or anything else… Read more“Storing Overripe Bananas”