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3 Back-to-School Bentos, #Glutino

NinjaBaker — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 06:02:08 +0000

Glutino gifted me with free gluten-free products for this post. All opinions are my own.

Autumn is on the horizon. Let the best school lunch box games begin! Are you ready? Glutino kindly sent me kid-friendly gluten-free lunch box items. Inspired, I set out to create 3 Back-to-School Bentos packed with Glutino gluten-free goodness.

Here’s why the Glutino products in the Ninja Baker’s bentos are great eats:
1. The Bread: The Glutino Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread is fluffy and filled with wholesome goodness. The Cinnamon Raisin sings spice and the plump, juicy raisins harmonize sweetly.
2. The Animal Crackers: Both Glutino Animal Crackers are slightly softer than the crisper counterpart. Both versions (original and graham) deliver greater depths of flavor.
3. The Pop Tarts and Breakfast Bars: Soft pastry hugs strawberry and blueberry jams. As a “regular” pop tart fan from way back I thought the lack of frosting might deter from deliciousness. It doesn’t. The uber-sweet frosting was not missed.

In Japan, bento lunch boxes range in presentation (and price!) From the silly to the sophisticated, bento lunch boxes are carried out of the home. Or purchased in depa chika department store basement food halls. (The grand displays definitely rival the aisles of the famed Harrods of London.) Homemade bento boxes – like anything homemade – are filled with love. And an opportunity to have a bit of creative fun…. What kind of bento boxes do you want to pack? Love to hear in the comments section.

Bunny Love Bento

A scrumptious scoop of animal crackers stars in this gluten-free bento lunch. The bento is chock full of veggies, nuts and fruits that a bunny would love. But Bunny Love Bentos are not just for “wabbits.” (Remember the Trix cereal commercial?)

You’ll need:
A Japanese bento box
Bunny rabbit cookie cutters

Ingredients:

Almond butter and a favorite jam
Apple slices
Carrot sticks
Glutino Gluten-Free Animal Crackers
Glutino Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin or Multigrain Bread
Raisins or dried cranberries

Directions:

Slather almond butter and jam on bread. Top with another slice of bread. Firmly but gently press the bunny cookie cutter into the sandwich.

Arrange the bunny sandwiches atop a nest of raisins or dried cranberries.

Fill the rest of the bento box with apple and carrot slices. Generously add a handful of animal crackers.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Pop Tart Sandwich Bento

This Gluten-Free Strawberry Pop Tart Sandwich Bento is a twist on a childhood lunch. Cream cheese and jam sandwiches were introduced to me in Tokyo by my stepmother. Apparently it was a ‘50s classic.

Go with red apples for an all red theme. Go for green apples if you prefer a bit of tart to balance sweet pastry.

Ingredients:

Dried cherries or cranberries
Green or red apple slices
Glutino Gluten-Free Strawberry or Cinnamon Apple Toaster Pastry (aka Pop Tarts)
Glutino Gluten-Free Animal Crackers
Vegan (or dairy) cream cheese
Optional: A small surprise gift for your child

Directions:

Scoop a tablespoon (or more!) of cream cheese between the halves of a Glutino Gluten-Free Strawberry Toaster Pastry. Sprinkle in dried fruit alongside fresh fruit. Add a generous handful of animal crackers. Tuck a surprise trinket into the bento box as an extra treat.

ABC Glutino Snack Pack

My ABC Glutino Snack Pack Bento is one smart way to approach snack time. Your child will give you an A+ for yumminess. (Shhh, don’t tell him/her the treats are actually healthy!)

Ingredients:

Almond Butter
Carrot Sticks
Glutino Apple, Blueberry, Cherry or Strawberry Breakfast Bar
Glutino Gluten-Free Animal Crackers

Directions:

Accompany a scoop of organic almond or peanut butter with carrot sticks. Throw a breakfast bar into the bento box. Plant a kiss on your child. Pat yourself for making smart choices and being a stellar parent!

Wishing you inspired bento boxes sprinkled with Love.

The Ninja Baker

© ™ Watkinson 2012

The Ninja Baker has guest blogged and contributed recipes to numerous food sites. These additional recipes can be found here.

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Japanese American 4th of July Cupcakes, #Glutino #Giveaway

NinjaBaker — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 07:16:54 +0000

Glutino kindly provided gluten-free products and coupons for this giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Celebrating the freedom to enjoy Japanese plum wine infused 4th of July cupcakes!

One of my first jobs in LA upon arrival from Tokyo was a seating hostess at a prestigious Japanese restaurant. I stood at the front with the cashier. My nimble with coins and credit cards colleague was a native Californian. Her parents were born and raised in Japan. As assimilation into America was important, speaking, reading and writing English were encouraged. My cashier friend did pick up snippets of Japanese phrases at home. Her mates and work at school, however, required English. When Japanese customers walked into the restaurant, they’d ask my colleague a question. She’d turn to me and I’d answer. The situation did produce some comical moments.

You will be the star of your 4th of July parties with
the Ninja Baker's Japanese plum wine gluten-free cupcakes!

In Japan, I also played translator to Japanese American friends. They were born in the US and suddenly found themselves in Tokyo. (Almost always due to their fathers’ work.) Perhaps language or political barriers make belonging to two cultures challenging. Ultimately it is a blessing. With our feet in two countries we get to see the world with a wider lens.

Diverse cultures and deliciousness is celebrated in this
gluten-free Japanese American 4th of July cupcake.

Regardless of your background, I am confident that my gluten-free Japanese American Fourth of July Cupcakes will bring happiness to your celebration. Japanese plum wine infuses Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake. Your favorite vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue is smothered atop the moist cakes. Whipped cream is a wonderful (gluten-free) option, too. Scroll down...Nab the gluten-free Japanese American Fourth of July Cupcakes recipe and enter for your chances to win free Glutino product!

Gluten-Free Japanese American 4th of July Cupcakes

Japanese plum wine adds a tart element to a moist gluten-free cupcake. Top with your favorite vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue.

To make this a completely kid-friendly cupcake, substitute tart cherry juice for the Japanese plum wine.

Ingredients:

1 Package Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake
½ Cup + 1½ Tablespoons Softened Butter
2 Large Eggs
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Paste
½ Cup Japanese Plum Wine
Drops of Red Food Coloring

Directions:

Set the oven dial to 350° Slip the cupcake cases into the muffin tins.

In a kitchen stand mixer whip up the butter until fluffy. Sprinkle in the Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Old Fashioned Yellow Cake mix. Drop the eggs, one at a time, into the bowl. Incorporate completely. On low speed, add the vanilla bean paste, Japanese plum wine and red food coloring.

With an ice cream scooper, divide the batter among the cupcake cases. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Frost and decorate with vanilla frosting tinted red, white and blue.

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Wishing you a 4th of July that sparkles with fine food, friends and family.

The Ninja Baker

© ™ Watkinson 2012

The Ninja Baker has guest blogged and contributed recipes to numerous food sites. These additional recipes can be found here.

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3 Gluten-Free and Divinely Decadent Cakes, #Glutino #Giveaway

NinjaBaker — Mon, 25 May 2015 22:55:56 +0000

Glutino products and giveaway Glutino coupons were gifted to me for this post. All opinions are my own.

Celebrations call for cakes, right? To celebrate my third Glutino Giveaway, I created 3 Gluten-Free and Divinely Decadent Cakes. The recipes are simple and the results are splendid. While friends admire your cakes, you may even find yourself saying, “It was nothing.” You will be telling the truth! For a minimum of effort, you’ll get maximum dessert excellence.

Warning: Be prepared to assure your friends and family, “Yes! The cakes are really gluten-free!”

A trio of gluten-free cakes:
Gluten-Free Caramel Pretzel Crumble Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Cake
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Chocolate Cake
Gluten-Free Lavender Chocolate and Japanese Green Tea Matcha Layer Cake

Gluten-Free Caramel Pretzel Crumble Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Cake is rich. Stars of the sweets world take the spotlight in this cake: salted caramel pretzels, dark chocolate, almond butter and bananas! All are gluten-free. None are calorie-free. Did an alarm go off in your mind? Vanquish that nagging voice which wards off cake-eating fun. Relax and read on...

Banana cake resplendent with chocolate chips and salted caramel pretzels...all gluten-free!

ABCs to the health benefits of Gluten-Free Caramel Pretzel Crumble Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Cake.

A: Almond butter helps regulate blood sugar and superlative heart health.
B: Bananas are high in B6 and a natural anti-depressant.
C: Chocolate helps alleviate stress and strokes…C is also for caramel pretzels which are used as a crumble atop the cake. Surprisingly, the Salted Caramel Pretzels produced by Glutino are relatively low in sugar.

A treasure trove of gluten-free chocolate chip cake pops hidden
in a luxurious case of gluten-free chocolate cake.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Chocolate Cake is one of those never judge a book by its cover - in this case - cake. When presented, this gluten-free chocolate cake looks to be a luscious classic. Slice into the moist angelic looking devil’s food cake and discover gluten-free chocolate chip polka dotted cake pops. It's impressive and sooo easy! Timesaving, too, when you use Glutino’s Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix and Glutino’s Muffin Mix. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Chocolate Cake is also good for you. (See item C for Chocolate above.)

Gluten-Free Japanese Green Tea Matcha and Lavender Infused Cakes

Gluten-Free Lavender Chocolate and Japanese Green Tea Matcha Layer Cake requires a wee bit more time and assembly. Still, I highly recommend giving the dessert a try! Even my Japanese friends (known to be a bit on the critical side of my sweets), gave stamps of approval. They applauded the wabi-sabi (subtle balance) of sweet and feather-light sponge of the gluten-free matcha and lavender cake.

Gluten-Free Lavender Chocolate and Japanese Green Tea Matcha Layer Cake Bonus Points:

Japanese green tea matcha is the beverage of the samurai. While energizing the body, Japanese matcha also keeps the mind alert and awake to inspirations garnered during meditation.
The potent powers of lavender go as far back as ancient Egypt. Doctors today confirm lavender's ability to combat depression and stress.

Do you really need any more reasons to kick off your shoes and dive into a novel and…a slice of Gluten-Free Lavender Chocolate and Japanese Green Tea Matcha Layer Cake? Or any other of the gluten-free and divinely decadent cakes?

Gluten-Free Caramel Pretzel Crumble Chocolate Almond Butter Banana Cake

Salted caramel pretzels presents the perfect foil for the beautiful balance of moist cake punctuated by banana, almonds and chocolate. Peanut butter is interchangeable with almond butter in this recipe. Almond butter may be a healthier choice. Whichever way you bake up this loaf cake, I do believe your lips will discover one luscious bite of deliciousness!

Inspired by Iron Chef Michael Symon's recipe as featured on ABC TV's The Chew.

Ingredients:

2 cups crushed Glutino Gluten-Free Salted Caramel Pretzels
(almost one bag)
3½ tablespoons almond butter, melted
(for about one minute in the microwave)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon instant Italian Roast or freeze-dried coffee
1 cup Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry All-Purpose Flour
½ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 or 5 super ripe ones)
½ cup stevia and sugar blend OR pure cane sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 whole egg
2 egg whites
½ cup almond butter
¾ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips (½ cup for batter, ½ cup for crumble)

Directions:

Set the oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 9” x 5” loaf pan with baking spray. Set aside.

Crumble pretzels in a food processor. Add 3½ tablespoons melted almond butter to the gluten-free salted caramel pretzels.

Constantly stir while melting the 6 tablespoons of butter over low heat in a saucepan for about 5 minutes. Take the pan off the stove when a nutty aroma emerges and the butter is golden brown. Whisk in the instant coffee powder. Allow the coffee butter to cool while sifting the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter with coffee, sugars, egg, egg whites and almond extract. Scraping the bowl often, stir in the flour mixture. Sprinkle in a ½ cup of mini chocolate chips. When well combined, pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Top with the crumbled caramel pretzel and melted almond butter combination. Garnish with the remaining ½ cup of mini chocolate chips.

Bake covered with tin foil for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Gluten-Free Lavender Chocolate and Japanese Green Tea Matcha Layer Cake

Matcha and lavender are famous for elevating moods and fighting stress...Cake has a reputation for bringing on a severe case of smiles. Why not take time to enjoy this gluten-free feather light cake?

Ninja Notes:

Pans designed specifically for creating the layer look helped. The special pans, however, are not necessary. I ended up making two batters and having extra for cupcakes.
This recipe was inspired by the white birthday cake featured on That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

Ingredients:

2 cups of milk (at room temperature)
6 tablespoons matcha green tea powder lavender (3 tablespoons for the cake batter, 3 for the frosting)
6 tablespoons lavender (3 tablespoons for the cake batter, 3 for the frosting)
4½ cups Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry All-Purpose Flour
3½ tablespoons corn starch
3½ cups sugar
8 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons salt
1½ cups softened butter
12 egg whites (at room temperature)
3 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
24 ounces (2 bags) white chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
Drops of lavender food coloring
2 cups of your favorite vanilla frosting
½ cup of powdered sugar (optional)

Directions:

For the cake batters:

Divide the cups of milk between two separate saucepans. Put 3 tablespoons of matcha in one and 3 tablespoons of lavender into the other pan. Allow tiny bubbles to emerge. Cool to room temperature. Strain the lavender from the lavender milk mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare pans with baking spray and muffin tins with cupcake cases.

Measure out 4½ cups Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry All-Purpose Flour. Then take out 8½ tablespoons out of the flour.

In the bowl of a kitchen stand mixer, slowly whisk the flour together with the corn starch. Add the sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat in the butter at a slow speed. Divide the mixture in half and separate into two bowls.

In another bowl, beat together 6 egg whites, matcha milk and 1½ teaspoons of vanilla bean paste. In another bowl, beat together 6 egg whites, lavender milk and 1½ teaspoons of vanilla bean paste

Alternate combining the flour mixtures with the milks.

Pour the batters into the prepared pans. No more than ½ to ¾ full. Use he extra batter for cupcakes. Bake time for an 8” layer is about 30 minutes. Cupcakes require approximately 26 minutes. (Insert a toothpick into the cake centers to make sure no major crumbs are attached. Bake until the toothpick comes out clean.) Cool.

For the lavender white chocolate frosting:

Heat the heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of lavender and drops of lavender food coloring just until bubbles appear. Strain the heavy cream. Pour over the white chocolate chips. Stir vigorously until smooth. Let the lavender chocolate stand untouched for 30 minutes or more. (Up to 3 hours is fine. Although the mixture will harden the longer it stands.) With a hand-held mixer, whip up the lavender white chocolate mixture. Smooth in between the layers of matcha and lavender cake. Or slather atop lavender cupcakes.

For the matcha frosting:

Add 3 tablespoons of matcha green tea powder to cups of your favorite vanilla frosting. Pour in the powdered sugar if you need stiffer frosting for piping stars onto the cake and cupcakes.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dot Chocolate Cake

Gluten-free chocolate polka dots peek out from luscious gluten-free chocolate cake....Sooo easy to make.

P.s. It take a bit more effort to convince your friends and family this is not "real" chocolate cake.

Ingredients:

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dots

Yields 72 mini cake pops

2 eggs, slightly beaten
6 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 package Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry Muffin Mix
1¼ cups French Vanilla Coconut Milk Creamer
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate mini chips
(Dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free chocolate mini chips are available at health food stores and online.)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

1 package Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix
1 cup Greek yogurt
¾ teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Polka Dots

Whisk together the eggs, butter and vanilla bean paste. Stir in the Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry Muffin Mix and coconut milk creamer. Bake per manufacturers instruction in a cake pop machine or cake pop pans.

Cool. Freeze overnight in a parchment or wax paper lined container.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Coat a bundt pan with baking spray.

Beat together the Glutino Gluten-Free Pantry Decadent Chocolate Cake Mix, Greek yogurt and vanilla.

Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Side-by-side place the frozen chocolate chip polka dots around the pan. Cover with the remaining batter.

Bake for 45 min

3 Easy Gluten-Free On The Go Kid-Friendly Breakfasts, #Glutino#Giveaway

NinjaBaker — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 21:07:26 +0000

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Gluten-free bread which will leave you wondering
why you don't always use gluten-free flour!

“Defer no time, delays have dangerous ends.” (Shakespeare, William. Henry VI, Part I: Act 3, Scene 2, Line 34) Not all of us are strategizing about how to free France from England like Joan of Arc in Henry VI, Part I. But most of us are organizing and multi-tasking children, church/temple, family, friends and work obligations. “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the Days of our Lives.” (To quote the modern day maestros of drama.) In other words, we don’t have time to dilly-dally in the kitchen while life is calling us to share precious moments with those we love.

Take a break with the Ninja Baker's gluten-free gem
of a strawberry treasure muffin.

I’ve created 3 Easy Gluten-Free On The Go Kid-Friendly Breakfasts so your schedule can be freed up to cuddle with those close to you. And, yes, to also free up a bit of time for that pampering you’ve been putting off. So, no more excuses. Make the 3 Easy Gluten-Free On The Go Kid-Friendly Breakfasts and skip off guilt-free to the day spa or to that mani-pedi or to the time-out on the couch to watch the Days of our Lives!

Perfect grab 'n go gluten-free almond butter chocolate chip scones.

P.s. If you need convincing that gluten-free is THE healthiest choice you can make, read Dr. Wayne Dyer’s article about avoiding gluten.

Gluten-Free Cranberry Ice Cream Bread

Delicate tones of vanilla, cranberry and almonds hit high notes of deliciousness in this oh-so-hard to believe it’s gluten free bread.

Ninja Note: High quality ingredients such as organic ice cream, sucanat sugar and Glutino Gluten Free Pantry All Purpose Flour do help to produce perfection!

This recipe is adapted from MyRecipes.com.

Ingredients:

1½ cups Glutino Gluten Free Pantry All Purpose Flour
2¼ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
1 pint organic vanilla bean ice cream, softened
1 cup dried cranberries
2/3 cup thinly sliced almonds
2 tablespoons organic sucanat sugar

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cover the insides of two 5x3 inch loaf pans with coconut oil spray. Dust with Glutino Gluten Free Flour.

In a tall measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the Glutino Gluten Free Flour, baking powder and salt. In one large bowl stir together the flour mixture and ice cream. Add the cranberries.

Divide the batter between the two 5x3 inch loaf pans. Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with almonds and sucanat sugar.

Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Ninja Note: For the best results rotate the loaves halfway in the baking process.

Gluten-Free Strawberry Treasure Muffins

Tender crumb muffins with a surprise strawberry jam treasure inside. Friends and family will be happy to grab these gluten free on-the-go breakfast yummies.

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons vegan, non-dairy butter, softened
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 package of Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Muffin Mix
1 cup French Vanilla Coconut Milk Creamer
18 teaspoons of strawberry jam

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Line muffin tins with 18 cupcake cases. Spray with coconut oil spray so the muffin easily releases from the cupcake case paper.

Whisk together the butter, eggs and vanilla in a bowl. Add the Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Muffin Mix and cup of creamer. Combine well. Fill the cupcake cases with a heaping tablespoon of batter. Drop one teaspoonful of strawberry jam in the middles. Cover with another heaping tablespoonful of batter. Sprinkle with pink sugar.

Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Gluten-Free Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Scones

Gluten free almond butter mingles with mini chocolate chips in a grand blast of scone scrumptiousness. Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Muffin Mix is the matchmaker who brings together the simpatico ingredients.

Ingredients:

1 Glutino Gluten Free Pantry Muffin Mix
½ cup frozen butter
¼ cup crunchy almond butter
½ cup French Vanilla almond milk + extra for brushing the tops of the scones
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 egg, slightly beaten
½ cup mini chocolate chips

Directions:

With a pastry cutter (or two knives) cut the butter and almond butter into the muffin mix. Once the mixture is coarse and crumbly, add the almond milk, almond extract and egg. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Create mini scones with a mini ice cream scooper and drop onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Flatten. Brush with almond milk. Freeze for 2 hours or overnight.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

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The Ninja Baker

© ™ Watkinson 2012

The Ninja Baker has guest blogged and contributed recipes to numerous food sites. These additional recipes can be found here.

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Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake, #TwelveLoaves

NinjaBaker — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:00:00 +0000

When Life gives you lemons, make Sugar Free Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake! What is the sourest lemon sentence you can give a foodie? A doctor demanding a reduction in sugar, threatening diabetes gave this Ninja Baker a wake-up call. Good news is I lowered my numbers and am no longer on the diabetes precipice. I also learned to eat protein before diving into dessert. Previously I skipped the bacon and filled up a ginormous frozen yogurt cup.

Sugar-free, gluten-free lemon Brasadella Italian coffee cake goodness.

Adapting a gluten-free donut recipe from BabyCakes Covers the Classics by Erin McKenna (vegan and gluten-free guru to the stars, popular owner and cookbook author), I was inspired to experiment like Ms. Erin in the baby stages of BabyCakes. Plus I had great success baking a Paleo Pound Cake using stevia and erythritol (an aspartame-free sugar substitute)…Sooo I decided to put my many lemons, bottles of lemon extract and Penzeys Spices lemon peel into a sugar free, gluten-free Italian coffee cake.

Coffee cake with a lemon pucker Italian style.

Sugar-free, gluten-free Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake baking in the oven smells luscious. Lemon scents wafting through the apartment had me hopeful. Turning the lemon coffee cake out of the bundt pan proved promising, too. I drizzled a simple lemon glaze (made with organic lemon juice and real powdered sugar) over the coffee cake. I sliced a sliver of Lemon Brasadella; said a quick prayer and took a bite. The texture, the crumb of the moist lemon Italian coffee cake were splendid. A+. Lemon definitely said hello – which is a good thing if you like lemony baked goods. However, there was a slight stevia aftertaste. Next time, I’ll increase the erythritol and reduce the stevia measurements. (Both corrections are reflected in the recipe below. (Originally I used one cup of erythritol and a ½ tablespoon of stevia.) If you were born without a sweet tooth you might like to keep the erythritol to a cup. Plus, if you want to keep true to the tradition of the Italian Brasadella Cake, baking more lemon pucker and less sugar is right in line.

A drizzle of lemon glaze brightens Italian Brasadella coffee cake with a touch of true sweetness.

Love to hear how you’ve turned lemons into sweetness in your life!

Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake

Lemon fans will love the luscious lemon flavor and the calorie conscious can now allow themselves cake!

Ingredients:

Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake

2 cups rice flour blend
½ cup coconut flour
1¼ cup erythritol
¾ teaspoon liquid stevia
Rind of 1 lemon
1½ teaspoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon (Penzeys Spices) powdered lemon peel
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons organic all vegetable butter flavor shortening
4 eggs, slightly beaten
8 teaspoons milk

Lemon Glaze

¾ cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:

Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake

Fold all ingredients together by hand in a large bowl until well combined.

Ninja Note: The batter is more like bread dough and less like cake batter.

Spread the batter into a bundt pan well greased with coconut oil and floured with coconut flour.

Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Lemon Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

#TwelveLoaves is a monthly bread baking party created by Lora from Cake Duchess and runs smoothly with the help of Heather of girlichef, and the rest of our fabulous bakers. Our host this month is Rossella from Ma ch ti sei mangiato, and our theme is Italian Breads. For more bread recipes, visit the #TwelveLoaves Pinterest board, or check out last month's mouthwatering selection of #TwelveLoaves Olive Breads!

Calzone from A Baker's House
Ciabatta from Ma che ti sei mangiato
Italian Easter Cheese Bread from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Lemon Brasadella Italian Coffee Cake from NinjaBaker.com
Pane Bianco Filled with Tomato, Basil, and Garlic from Never Enough Thyme
Pane di Genzano from Karen's Kitchen Stories
Pane di Pasqua (Italian Easter Bread) from Cake Duchess
Pane Toscano (Tuscan Bread) from girlichef
Parmesan Garlic Grissini from From My Sweet Heart
Rosemary Red Onion Beer Bread from Shockingly Delicious
Quick Focaccia Bread from Basic N Delicious

If you'd like to bake along with us this month, share your Italian bread using hashtag #TwelveLoaves!

Wishing you sour lemons which are easily transformed into sweet delights.

The Ninja Baker

© ™ Watkinson 2012

The Ninja Baker has guest blogged and contributed recipes to numerous food sites. These additional recipes can be found here.

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#EatDrinkBeMerry Gluten Free Christmas

NinjaBaker — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:25:11 +0000

There is magic in the air as the dawning of Christmas Day approaches. Smiles abound and Santa is not the only one with a twinkle in his eye. Udi’s Gluten Free certainly is in the Christmas spirit. Scroll down to see how you can win LOTS of prizes from the famed seller of scrumptious gluten free goodies. Udi’s Gluten Free also gifted this Ninja Baker with two big boxes of fantabulous yummies. (After years of only nibbles of bread, I’m now consuming Udi’s Gluten Free Millet Chia every other morning!) Here are a few suggestions to inspire and infuse your Christmas day with the spirit of good cheer.

Dessert First! It's Christmas.

Udi's Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites are bliss...But this Ninja Baker decided to amp up the deliciousness with a swirl of Japanese Plum Wine Frosting.

Japanese Plum Wine Frosting: Whip up the following ingredients in a mixer bowl which has been in the freezer overnight. Fill a decorating bag and pipe the Japanese dessert wine onto the brownie bites.

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons Japanese plum wine
2 teaspoons whip cream stabilizer
Drops of pink food coloring

What treats do you leave out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve?

Whether you spike the milk or not, Santa may become intoxicated by the heady and heavenly cinnamon scent and flavor of Udi's Gluten Free Snickerdoodles!

Cookie Cutter Almond Butter Sandwiches:
Rumbling tummies can be kept a at a low rumble until Christmas dinner.

Why not employ your Christmas cookie cutters to create mini sandwiches? Almond butter with Udi's Gluten Free Millet-Chia Bread is a dream team meal...at any time of day. Of course, Udi's White Sandwich Bread is a pretty stellar choice of gluten free bread, too.

California Tortilla Rolls

California Tortilla Rolls are another perfect way to keep hunger pangs at bay until a classic Christmas dinner. Inspired by California Sushi Rolls, I stuffed a few Udi's Plain Tortillas with Japanese daikon radish sprouts, julienned carrots, avocado slices and lump crab meat.

Casual Holiday Party?
Try Shrimp Wasabi Tomato Pizza.

Foregoing a fancy Christmas party in favor of a casual get-together with friends? Udi's Pizza Crusts are brushed with olive oil, garnished with tomatoes, baked at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Fresh shrimp and wasabi (Japanese sort of horseradish) cream top the party-friendly food.

Wasabi Cream: Combine 1 container (8 ounces) of cream cheese with 1 teaspoon of wasabi powder. Ninja Note: The cream cheese is a great dip for a crudités tray, too.

Udi's Gluten Free French Baguettes served with cold cuts, cheese, nuts, wasabi mayo
and Japanese plum mayo dips will please the sophisticates in the crowd.

Wasabi mayo is made by mixing one teaspoon of wasabi powder with one tablespoon of mayonnaise (Japanese mayonnaise from your closest Asian market is recommended.) Similarly, stir together 1 teaspoon of Japanese plum and perilla paste (available on Amazon) with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise for the Japanese plum mayo dip.

As the embers in the fireplace flicker and guests have returned home...
The hostess with the mostest may have found she forgot to eat...
How about an Udi's Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Bagel or Double Vanilla Muffin?

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5 Tricks to Tantalizing Treat Trays, #PacificMerchants #Giveaway

NinjaBaker — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:00:01 +0000

Halloween is creeping up on us fast! In a blink of an eye, many of us will be serving Thanksgiving turkey. (And scolding spouses to stop watching football in favor of family time. Not any spouses I know of course!) Soon after, snow may alight in time for Christmas in colder climates. Along with the fall leaves and flurries, the season ushers in holiday parties. I love the festive spirit of this time of year. It’s like we’re given an extra excuse to celebrate life! For greater ease during the holidays, I’ve prepared 5 Tricks to Tantalizing Treat Trays...And a giveaway!

1. Steal a secret from Japanese Geisha Girls:
Japanese geisha girls flirt with colorful fans, kimono and cuisine. Bright colors and shapes are pleasing to the eye whether you are one or eighty years old!

Sweet Ninja Moves for the Holdiays

2. Stealthy Shy Ninja Moves:
Are you an introvert or extrovert? If you are the latter, you can probably rely on your gregarious ways to generate conversations. For the rest of us introvert types, party chat booster suggestions are always welcome. Here’s my ninja tip: Treats from an Asian or other ethnic market can fan the fire for discussion about other countries and cultures. Pictured are rainbow mochi (pounded rice) sweets and matcha (green tea) chocolates.

Rainbow Mochi and Chocolate Matcha

3. Health Rules:
With the advent of GMOs (see my rant here), many are afflicted with food allergies. You will be seen as a super gracious host when you serve gluten-free and/or vegan options…Also, unfathomable to some of us, but some guests do prefer protein (i.e. cheese) over cake!

Cinnamon Sugar Speckled Gluten-Free Donuts & Vegan Chocolate Cakes

4. Grab, Go ‘n Gobble:
Mini cookies, candies and cheeses are easy to grab, go ‘n gobble. One lucky reader will win the Pacific Merchants English Kilner glass crammed full of Japanese plum and green tea candies. The mini aspect also allows guests to grasp a treat in one hand and a drink in another. Speaking of drinks…

Chocolate Topped Pumpkin Cookies & Green Tea and Plum Candies

5. Grownup Treats:
Holidays, in my mind, are all about the kidlets. But grownups will be ever grateful for a nip of Japanese plum wine or Burgundy tucked into special sweets. Pictured: The Ninja Baker’s Japanese Plum Wine frosted chocolate cupcakes.

Grab 'n Go Grownup Chocolate Cupcakes

The treats in this post are presented on trays from Pacific Merchants who scour the globe for superior tableware. This Ninja Baker was gifted with lovely acacia trays and English Kilner glass containers. Two lucky readers will also be gifted with giveaways from Pacific Merchants. (A glass jar or an acacia tray.)

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Wishing you the happiest holidays ever!

The Ninja Baker

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Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 22:39:57 +0000

Have you ever tripped and found yourself sprawled out on the sidewalk? I’m not speaking metaphorically. I woke up anxious about my massive to-do list. I pushed the feelings aside. Women are masters of multi-tasking, right? Starbucks in hand, I was determined to check off the items. Life had other plans. Preoccupied with “priorities” while scanning Santa Monica storefronts, the jagged sidewalk escaped my attention. Splat!

Life is full of surprises...including delightful ones such as
Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes!

Sweet Lessons Learned from the Spill:

1. Stay present.
2. People are kind. Strangers helped this Ninja Baker up and brought out paper towels to staunch the blood.
3. Life is benevolent too. My expensive pink glasses and iPhone were spared the scratches.
4. Dancing pays off. At my tender age (cough, cough) bones can easily be broken. I believe body tone prevented severe damage.
5. Last and not least, once again I learned that I’ve got the most wonderful husband in the world. Despite his stressful, super-busy work on a hit TV show, he was willing to come home and drive me to emergency. (I initially refused until circumstances pushed me to pick up the phone.)

Little things can mean a lot...and taste sooo good. You got it!
Like Vegan Chocolate Mini Cakes garnished with a sliver of Japanese persimmon.

More Blessings:

Scrumptious (and healthy!) Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes! The elegant, easy vegan chocolate dessert was on my to-do list for this week’s unprocessed food themed #SundaySupper. After the trauma of stitches, to have a tasty, quickly made chocolate vegan recipe at hand was a gift. (Recipes, tips and lighthearted chat will commence on Twitter at 7 p.m. ET. Scroll down for your invite.) Pecans and dates create a crunchy, yummy foundation for these mini cakes. Rich cocoa, coconut oil and cashews create a dark chocolately cream filling.

Japanese persimmon is very compatible with crunchy nuts and creamy chocolate!

Pecan bits are a superb garnish. But… Japanese winter persimmons peek out to say hello in autumn. Sooo, this Ninja Baker had to celebrate the season with the sweet, firm fruit. I sliced up a persimmon, sprinkled a bit of coconut oil, cinnamon and brown sugar (use organic to stick with the unprocessed foods theme) and roasted the Japanese kaki persimmon. The result? A guilt-free, good-for-you chocolate dessert!

Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes

Vegan and gluten-free, these luscious chocolate cream cakes rival "regular" chocolate mousse. The crunchy nutty chocolate crust tops it off to make these minis a pièce de résistance. A sliver of Japanese persimmon bathed in a bit of coconut oil, cinnamon and organic brown sugar is a highly recommended garnish.

This recipe is inspired by One Green Planet.

Ingredients:

Nutty Chocolate Crust:

1 cup pecan meal (nuts crumbled courtesy of a food processor)
4 large Medjool dates
½ cup unsweetened cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Chocolate Mousse Filling:

2½ cups cashew pieces
½ cup coconut oil (the liquid kind)
¾ cup raw honey or maple syrup
½ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa
2 large Medjool dates

Garnish:

1 Japanese persimmon
1 tablespoon organic brown sugar
½ -1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons pecan meal and/or whole pecans

Directions:

The Prep:

A mini cheesecake pan by rubbing coconut oil into the wells.

Pour the cashews into a bowl and fill with water so the nuts are just covered.
Soak for 15 minutes.

The Process:

Place all chocolate crust ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until well blended. Scoop out generous chocolaty tablespoonfuls and press into the mini cheesecake pan wells.

Ninja Note: Pans with easy release bottoms are extremely helpful when making elegant mini cakes.

Blend all the filling ingredients with a blender. Scrape often to ensure everything is coated in chocolate and well blended.

Divide the filling amongst the wells.

The Garnish:

Sprinkle pecan meal onto the mini cakes. If you wish to add a Japanese persimmon garnish; slice the persimmon into triangle slivers. Sprinkle with coconut oil, brown sugar and cinnamon. Roast for 20 minutes in a 400 degree oven. Be prepared for a comforting aroma of homey cinnamon to waft through your kitchen.

“I’m not a professional chef, I only play one on the internet.” So says DB, Foodie Stuntman of Crazy Food Stunts, the host of today’s #SundaySupper. However, if you visit his site, you’ll see a self-trained gourmet chef. Visit the food bloggers below for more treats.

Alluring Appetizers and Stunning Sides

Brioche Dinner Rolls by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Stuffed Peppadew Peppers by An Appealing Plan
Homemade Fennel-Maple Mustard by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Sweet Potato Noodles & Brussels Sprouts Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Whole Grain, No-Knead Sourdough Bread by Peaceful Cooking
Sweet Potato Fries by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Indian Spiced Dal and Sag Aloo by Happy Baking Days
Homemade Energy Bars by The Foodie Army Wife
Honey Thyme Chicken by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
Sweet Potato and Carrot Hash by Fit Foodie Runs
Roasted Parsnips and Carrots with Cardamom and Maple Syrup by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Spicy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes by Magnolia Days
Autumn Panzanella by Crazy Foodie Stunts
Black Bean and Corn Salsa by What Smells So Good?
Curried Apple Chips by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Stuffed Acorn Squash by Rhubarb and Honey
Homemade Hash Brown by Basic N Delicious
Raw Salted Chocolate Chip Oat Healthy Bars by Wallflour Girl
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Basic Roasted Cauliflower by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Baked Beet Chips by The Dinner-Mom
Crispy Tex-Mex Quinoa Patties by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Enticing Entreés

Authentic Chicken Tinga by Shockingly Delicious
Jacket Potato Party by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
Mom's Homemade Vegetarian Meatballs by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
Chicken and Sweet Potato by MealDiva
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Stir Fry by Nosh My Way
Easy Slow Cooker Chili by Amee's Savory Dish
Coconut Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dip by Casa de Crews
Grilled Burgers with Garlicky Arugula by Cooking Chat
Baked Zucchini with Spicy Tomatoes by Food Lust People Love
Fall Squash Soup by Ruffles & Truffles
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes by Momma's Meals
White Bean Pesto Stew by eating in instead
Seared Pork Stack by annaDishes
Gnocchi with Peas and Pesto by Curious Cuisiniere
Pumpkin & Sausage Pasta by Confessions of a Culinary Diva

Decadent Desserts

Raw Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake by Killer Bunnies, Inc
Vegan Mini Chocolate Cream Cakes by NinjaBaking.com
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blondies by Pies and Plots

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board. Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Wishing you the gift to stay present to life's blessings.

The Ninja Baker

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Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 08:15:54 +0000

Recipes men love is the Twitter chat around today’s #SundaySupper table. (You are definitely invited! Please scroll down for the details.) As my husband, David, is the man I love, I’m contributing his favorite food - vegan fare! Specifically, Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread. (Based on the famed Chunky Monkey banana ice cream sprinkled with bits of dark chocolate and walnuts.)

Vegan Banana Bread: Inspired by the famous Chunky Monkey Ice Cream

As delightful as Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is to David; FOX TV's Bones fans delight in David's artistic gifts. He’s the creative genius behind the computer and Angelatron graphics on the show. My Renaissance man husband is talented and smart. (He tested two points below genius on an IQ test!) However, what I appreciate most is his huge heart. One example: During Christmas break, he suggested that we drive around Santa Monica handing out cash to those in need.

A soft cake-like crumb and lots of melted chocolate await in every slice of
Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread.

You can see why I’d want to bake up something special for this special man in my life. I found this Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread here at the Peaceful Dumpling. The recipe looked dee-licious! However, it isn’t gluten-free and David shies away from wheat. Despite the warnings of the proprietor at Peaceful Dumpling not to substitute anything, this Ninja Baker sneaked in a rice flour blend for the all-purpose kind. (I also added a few extra chocolate chips.)

Banana bread for the beloved vegans in your life.

The result? My opinion? Not grrreat. But the gluten-free, soy free, nonGMO fantabulous Chocolate Dream chips saved the day. (Bless the magical wonders of chocolate!) The chips mask the slightly ricey flavor. David, however, liked my version of Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread. Here’s a snippet of our conversation after I made his favorite very non-vegan eggs (sprinkled with diced onions and scrambled with splashes of soy sauce and dots of olive oil.)

David: “Can I have a slice of the banana bread?”
The Ninja Baker: “Sure, just remember I still have to take pictures for the blog.”

Minutes later after checking e-mails, I waltzed into the kitchen ready for a Chunky Monkey Vegan Bread photo shoot. Here’s what I found:

David liked my vegan version of chocolate chip banana bread.

Fortunately, I baked two loaves.

Ready to slice up and reveal some Chunky Monkey vegan goodness.

This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is highly recommended for those who are or have loved ones with food sensitivities. If not, go for the real thing. I highly recommend this recipe.

Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread

Sensitive to wheat? Dairy? Any products with animals? And LOVE sweets? This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is created with love just for you!

Tip: If possible buy Chocolate Dream chips...The guys who recommended them to me at Whole Foods were right about the uber-deliciousness of the dairy free, soy free, nonGMO, gluten-free chocolate chips!

This Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread is adapted from a recipe at Peaceful Dumpling.

Ingredients:

2 cups rice flour blend
1/3 cup sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
3 very ripe bananas
Juice of ½ a lemon
½ cup coconut oil
1½ cups vegan chocolate chips (I used Chocolate Dream chips)

Directions:

Rub coconut oil into two 8” x 4½” loaf pans. Lightly flour the pans, too. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in one large bowl.

In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with the lemon juice and coconut oil. (A potato masher is a brilliant tool for smushing bananas.)

Add the banana mixture to the flour bowl. Combine well but do not over mix. (You want a tender loaf of bread. Not a tough one.) Gently stir in the chocolate chips.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick plunged into the centers comes out clean.

Enjoy more recipes created for the special men in the lives of the #SundaySupper crew:

Manly Starters:

BBQ Chicken Nacho by Country Girl in The Kitchen
Beer Battered Fried Mushrooms by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
Burrata Bresaola and Arugula Appetizer by Family Foodie
Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce by Hip Foodie Mom
Chipotle Pork Belly-Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers by The Redhead Baker
Coconut Beer-Battered Prawns with Spicy Marmalade by The Wimpy Vegetarian
Devils on Horseback by Nosh My Way
Fried Pickles by Cookin’ Mimi
Garlic and Herb Wine Jelly by What Smells So Good?
Maple Sriracha Chicken Wings by Manu’s Menu
Tomato Bacon Jam by Feed Me, Seymour

Manly Mains:

Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Bacon Cheeseburger Crustless Quiche by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Beef Barbacoa by Casa de Crews
Beef Short Rib Sandwich by Life Tastes Good
Beer Brats with Pepper Relish by Jelly Toast
Beer Can Chicken by Curious Cuisiniere
Chicago Style-Pizza by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
Chili Dog Casserole by Simple Gourmet
Chipotle Pork Chops by girlichef
Coconut & Lime Grilled Shrimp Skewers by Take A Bite Out of Boca
Colossal Burger by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Gluten Free Lemon Pepper Wings by Gluten Free Crumbley
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Pizza by Peaceful Cooking
Grilled Lobster with Miso Butter by Kimchi MOM
Grilled Sweet Guava Chicken by The Foodie Army Wife
Ham and Pineapple Pizza Pockets by gotta get baked
Huevos Rancheros Casserole by Pescetarian Journal
Lacquered Short Ribs in the Slow Cooker by Shockingly Delicious
Maple Chipotle Barbecue Pork Tenderloin by Flavor Mosaic
Meatball Burger on Garlic Bread by Healthy.Delicious.
Mom’s Slow Roasted Brisket by Food Lust People Love
Perfectly Pan Seared Steak by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Pollo al Peperoncino by Run DMT
Polish Coal Miner Piggies (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls- Golabki) by Rants from my Crazy Kitchen
Red Chile Shredded Chicken Tacos. How to win over your man’s stomach and steal his heart. by Simply Healthy Family
Ropa Vieja by Meal Diva
Salt of the Earth Ribs by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Salisbury Steak w/ Loaded Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Smoked Turkey Drumsticks by Cindy’s Recipes and Writing
Stuffed Chipotle Bacon Cheese Burgers by Peanut Butter and Peppers
Stuffed Pork Chops by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Tex-Mex Gut Buster Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
The Cleveland Hogg Burger by Seduction in the Kitchen

Manly Desserts:

Beer Funnel Cake by Killer Bunnies, Inc.
Black Forest Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
Carob Chip Cookies by Pies and Plots
Chunky Monkey Vegan Banana Bread by Ninjabaking.com
Classic Cheesecake by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
Fat Man’s Pie by Magnolia Days
Mandarin orange cake aka southern pig pickin’ cake by Baking & Browning
Pizookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Grilled Pound Cake Stacks with Roasted Strawberries by Melanie Makes
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie With Mascarpone Cream by La Bella Vita Cucina

Wine Pairings for Man Food #SundaySupper byENOFYLZ Wine Blog

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our#SundaySupper Pinterest board for more fabulous recipes and food photos.

Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

Our #SundaySupper at Twitter is hosted today by Susan of Girl in the Little Red Kitchen. She is one talented baker and is looking for backers to kickstart her online (preservative free) cookie business. Wise investors are bound to walk away with delicious dividends!

Wishing you a special someone to share life's rollercoaster ride.

The Ninja Baker

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