American Leather Crafts
  • Home
    • UNIQUE LEATHER ITEMS >
      • Remote Control Caddy
      • 4x6 Inspirational Picture Frames
      • Compass Key Fob
      • Coin Pouch Key Ring
      • Hair Barrettes
      • Necklaces and Pendants
      • Butterfly Lapel Pins
      • Bracelets
      • Blinged Earrings
      • Leather Earrings
    • TRADITIONAL LEATHER ITEMS >
      • Crossbody Purse
      • Hand Tooled Purses
      • Hand Tooled Belts and Dress Belts
      • Biker Wallets with RFID
      • Roper Wallets with RFID
      • Billfold Wallets with RFID
      • Slim Credit Card Holder with RFID
      • Checkbook Cover
      • Deluxe Checkbook & Credit Card Holder
      • Minimalist CC Wallet
    • CUSTOM LEATHER CREATIONS >
      • Leather Can Koozies with Handles
      • Leather Java Jackets with Handles
      • Business Card Holders
      • Custom Sissy Bar Covers
      • CosPlay Leather Accessories
  • Leather Blog
  • Recipes
  • Home
    • UNIQUE LEATHER ITEMS >
      • Remote Control Caddy
      • 4x6 Inspirational Picture Frames
      • Compass Key Fob
      • Coin Pouch Key Ring
      • Hair Barrettes
      • Necklaces and Pendants
      • Butterfly Lapel Pins
      • Bracelets
      • Blinged Earrings
      • Leather Earrings
    • TRADITIONAL LEATHER ITEMS >
      • Crossbody Purse
      • Hand Tooled Purses
      • Hand Tooled Belts and Dress Belts
      • Biker Wallets with RFID
      • Roper Wallets with RFID
      • Billfold Wallets with RFID
      • Slim Credit Card Holder with RFID
      • Checkbook Cover
      • Deluxe Checkbook & Credit Card Holder
      • Minimalist CC Wallet
    • CUSTOM LEATHER CREATIONS >
      • Leather Can Koozies with Handles
      • Leather Java Jackets with Handles
      • Business Card Holders
      • Custom Sissy Bar Covers
      • CosPlay Leather Accessories
  • Leather Blog
  • Recipes

Karen's Recipes

Brought to you by LADYSBUG.com!

How to Bake Moist and Delicious Banana Nut Bread

6/30/2017

0 Comments

 
Picture
Here’s How to Bake Moist and Delicious Banana Nut Bread
(or Moist and Delicious Banana Nut Muffins-pictured)
18 Servings

You’ll need:
1⁄2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs (beaten)
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1⁄4 cup low fat milk
2 cups all purpose flour
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped English walnuts

Directions:
Using an electric or hand mixer; cream together in a medium bowl the canola oil and sugar.
Mix in the vanilla extract and beaten eggs.
Combine dry ingredients in a larger bowl, then add dry mixture alternately with mashed bananas and milk.
Fold in chopped walnuts with a large spoon or spatula and stir mixture thoroughly.

Grease and flour 1 bread pan (2-3 smaller loaf pans) or 18 muffin cups.
Allow to batter to sit in pan/s for at least 10 minutes prior to baking.
(This will allow banana bread, banana loaves or banana muffins to rise and be moist and fluffy)

For banana bread or 2-3 smaller loaves bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes.
For 18 banana nut muffins bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Use a cake test/toothpick method
to see if done when toothpick inserted about half-way in middle comes out clean.
Do not over bake or allow to burn. Check oven every 2-3 minutes after lowest time allotted for baking.
Allow to cool on a baking rack for at least 15-20 minutes prior to slicing and or serving…Enjoy!

Karen’s Tip: Use a large ice cream scoop, half-cup measure or gravy ladle that is at least 1/2 cup to scoop batter into each greased muffin tin. You may line each muffin tin with cupcake paper liners instead of greasing them, but remember not to burn edges or the paper liners will burn and will be difficult to remove.
Adjust your oven temperature and baking time accordingly.

0 Comments

Karen’s Cowboy Omelet

8/17/2015

0 Comments

 
Picture
2 Tbsp. almond milk
2 Tbsp. olive oil blend with sunflower oil
6 small chopped Baby Bella mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)
2 Tbsp. real bacon bits
4 large Omega-3 eggs (I use EB eggs)
1 Tbsp finely chopped Mezzeta’s Tamed jalapenos
1 small diced organic tomato, fresh, preferably off the vine
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 cup reduced fat or non-dairy Mozzarella cheese, shredded
Salt and pepper to desired taste

In a ten inch, non-stick skillet, add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil blend and heat to medium/high heat. Add mushrooms and bacon bits. Salt and pepper mushrooms and bacon and saute, stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes, until mushrooms begin to brown. Remove mixture and set aside.

In a small mixing bowl whisk 2 large Omega-3 eggs, 1 Tbsp. almond milk, 1 tsp. of onion and 1 tsp. garlic powder…salt and pepper to desired taste.

Heat 1/2 Tbsp. blended olive oil by spreading it out over the bottom of skillet, pour egg mixture into heated skillet making sure it completely covers the entire bottom of the pan. Cook each omelet separately over medium-low heat.

Gently add 1/2 of sauteed mushroom/bacon mixture to one half of egg layer and then carefully sprinkle approximately 2 Tbsp. of reduced fat or non-dairy shredded cheese on to of mixture.

When egg begins to become firm on the bottom and can be lifted up on the mixture-less side with a spatula then fold in half over mixture gently.

Cook another 5 minutes and then flip over and cook another 3 minutes.

Carefully wipe out hot skillet with a clean paper towel and repeat the above directions to make each omelet.

​Serve immediately with a small side of sliced fruit and/or salsa. Try my delicious Karen’s Favorite Salsa Recipe.

0 Comments

Blueberry Walnut Whole Wheat Pancakes

8/19/2013

0 Comments

 
Picture
Approx. 8 servings (15-16 medium size pancakes)

You’ll need:
2 cups Aunt Jemima* Whole Wheat Blend Pancake mix
2 cups fat free milk
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. imitation vanilla extract
1/4 fresh blueberries, or frozen thawed
1/4 cup chopped English walnuts

To make the pancakes, in a large bowl combine by whisking together well or beating on medium-low speed with a mixer the whole wheat blend pancake mix, milk, eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla. Using a long spoon or spatula, slowly add and hand stir in the blueberries and walnuts, blending each well.

Let batter rest for 5 minutes and preheat a non-stick flat griddle to 375°F.

Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto a non-stick griddle (heated to 375°F) or a large non-stick flat frying pan and cook over medium heat. Cook until the edges of the pancakes are dry and small bubbles have formed on top, approximately 1-2 minutes; then flip with a spatula.

Transfer to a 250°F oven to keep warm while repeating the procedure with the remaining batter.

Karen’s Note:  Serve with both lite or sugar-free syrups. Butter or butter spray is optional, but not necessary for these very sweet and healthy pancakes!

​*For More Aunt Jemima Pancake Preparation Tips or Recipes, go to:  AuntJemima.com

0 Comments
<<Previous

    Karen Verdusco

    Always reinventing myself by creating new recipes or craft ideas. All photos are genuine. Please send me an email or recipe you liked or tried.

    Categories

    All
    30 Minute Meal Idea
    A Message From Karen
    Appetizers
    Barbecue
    Beverages
    Breads
    Breakfast
    Casseroles
    Chicken
    Chinese
    Desserts
    Dips
    Eggs
    Fish & Seafood
    Gluten Free
    Grilling
    Healthy Heart Cooking Tips
    High Fiber
    Holiday & Party
    How To
    Italian
    Karen's Cooking Tips
    Low Carbohydrates
    Low Fat
    LOW FODMAP
    Low Sodium
    Main Dish
    Mexican
    Paleo Friendly
    Potatoes
    Salads
    Sandwiches
    Sauces
    Serves 2
    Sides
    Slow Cooker
    Snacks
    Soups & Stews
    Sugar Free/Diabetic Friendly
    Toppings
    Turkey
    Under 12 Ingredients
    Vegetarian

    Archives

    June 2017
    March 2017
    June 2016
    January 2016
    August 2015
    June 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    September 2014
    February 2014
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    May 2012
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    December 2010
    November 2010
    October 2010
    September 2010
    August 2010
    July 2010
    June 2010
    May 2010
    April 2010
    March 2010
    February 2010
    January 2010
    December 2009
    November 2009
    October 2009
    September 2009
    August 2009
    July 2009
    June 2009
    May 2009

    RSS Feed

    Subscribe to our Mailing list for Local Craft Show locations in the Greater KCMO area.

Subscribe


​Leather Blog

Recipes

Find Us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest
McAfee SECURE sites help keep you safe from identity theft, credit card fraud, spyware, spam, viruses and online scams
Picture
Credit Cards Securely Processed by PayPal
PayPal Account Not Required!
​Phone 816-781-5477
Or Contact us by Email 24/7 
Copyright © 2022 American Leather Crafts, LLC
All Rights Reserved.
 

Picture
     Customers will need a Google Account
Picture