Choc Crackles

Apple Cake

This delectable Apple Cake has a slightly crunchy crust and a soft moist center that is loaded with chunks of sweet apple and pecans. It is perfectly spiced with cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg. It is lightly drizzled with an easy four ingredient caramel sauce. I make this cake several times each fall for bake sales, potlucks and family and friend get-togethers.

Easy Ratatouille

This easy ratatouille recipe is a classic summer French stew filled with vibrant, colourful and nutritious vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant. It is a low-carb, gluten-free and vegan dish that can be made in one pan and served atop greens or grains, as a side to a main entrée, or all on its own.

3 Comments

Mrs_Pippi on 12.13.2009

No Cool Whip in the US? We have it in Canada!

Have you made this using butter instead of shortening? I can’t imagine making it with shortening, but that’s just because it’s a new concept to me!

Mummy Is Cooking on 11.29.2009

Thanks Gourmet Goddess! I wonder if Crisco would work instead of Copha? Or maybe to greasy? I always have a hard time finding substitutes for US ingredients. I really, really wish we sold Cool Whip here!

Gourmet Goddess on 11.29.2009

ok ………. i do not need to make these to know how great they taste – I give you 5 mitts . I thought I had gone back to my childhood …… and the 80’s in Australia . The all time essential , must have at every BD party . This is up there with “frogs in a pond” = green jelly and a peppermint freddo frog in the cup .
Just read your blog and I figured you had to be from Australia. Just have to figure out an alternative for copha ? Does not exist in the USA . Great blog and love the Lentil Soup recipe .
Keep on keeping on !
GG