Upside-Down Banana Bread Cake

Upside-Down Banana Bread Cake

Topping 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 cup light brown sugar, packed about 2 to 3 medium/large ripe bananas, sliced into thick rounds (about 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick) Cake 1 large egg 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil...
Spiced Apple and Banana Bundt Cake with Vanilla Caramel Glaze

Spiced Apple and Banana Bundt Cake with Vanilla Caramel Glaze

Cake 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil 5 to 6 ounces vanilla or plain yogurt (one standard-sized small container; Greek yogurt is preferred, sour cream may be substituted) 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar,...
Curry Coconut Oil Sweet Potato Fries with Cucumber Dill Dip

Curry Coconut Oil Sweet Potato Fries with Cucumber Dill Dip

Sweet Potatoes 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch wide strips 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil, in the liquid state (melt if necessary) 2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon...
Lemon Rosemary Coconut Oil Roasted Vegetables

Lemon Rosemary Coconut Oil Roasted Vegetables

2 cups baby carrots or trimmed carrots 1 cup Brussels sprouts, halved 1 cup green beans, trimmed 1 cup broccoli florets about 4 tablespoons coconut oil, divided; melted or softened 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped juice of half of one lemon salt and pepper, to...
Red Velvet Gooey Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Red Velvet Gooey Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft 8 ounces cream cheese, brick-style (must use full-fat cream cheese; not lite, whipped, spreadable, etc.) 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract one 18.25-ounce box red velvet cake mix, sifted (don’t skip sifting or...