Recipes by BethieofVA

United States Chef

	cook's illustrated carrot cake and cream cheese frosting by BethieofVA cook's illustrated carrot cake and cream cheese frostingcook's illustrated recipe for carrot cake and cream cheese frosting is my new go to, gotta have, can't do without recipe. i baked this for easter sunday and it was a hit! it was really a hit with my husband, so it is a true keeper in my book. it baked tall and moist, frosted…	2 votes 1 review 3946 views
	crazy moist pumpkin bread by BethieofVA crazy moist pumpkin breadi was not planning on posting this recipe, but it was such a big hit last night, i though why not. this is a crazy moist pumpkin bread with great flavor thanks to a secret ingredient, instant coconut pudding. if you love quick breads, this is for you. enjoyin another bowl mix one cup flour, one cup sugar, 1…	1 vote 1055 views
	too easy chocolate cake by BethieofVA too easy chocolate cakenothing much to say about this cake other than go make it, now. it is quick, easy, moist, chocolatey and nary an egg involved. enjoy.too easy chocolate cake!Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt with a whisk until well blended. Pour the oil, vinegar, vanilla, and cold water (all at once) on top of the…	1 vote 644 views
	new favorite thing, whole wheat pancakes by BethieofVA new favorite thing, whole wheat pancakesnot only are these whole wheat pancakes easy to make, but they actually taste good!let me tell you, i have never been a huge fan of "straight" whole wheat. it sometimes seems, well, too "wheatie" and that's probably why most whole wheat recipes involve adding some all purpose flour, not these,…	1 vote 2515 views
	breakfast cookie with tamarin and cranberries by BethieofVA breakfast cookie with tamarin and cranberrieswhat's tamarin you ask? well let me tell you. "tamarin is a new speculoos spread introduced to europe in 2008. based on a traditional european speculoos wafer, tamarin offers a unique, complex flavor - mildly sweet with a hint of cinnamon. when spread on a slice of bread, a biscuit or…	1 vote 484 views
	easy veggie soup by BethieofVA this soup was so good, that i am making another pot today! that is a pic of my reheated bowl i had for lunch. it is my take on the ol'weight watchers zero points cabbage soup. it is delicious, flavorful, filling and so dang simple to make. plus, you can change it up any way you like. i topped mine off with some reduced fat feta.…	2 votes 374 views
	pineapple and coconut bread by BethieofVA pineapple and coconut breadi was wanted to make something a simple sweet treat for the kids and hubby and some time ago i found a recipe for this pineapple and coconut bread. i dog eared the page and promptly forgot about it, until today. coconut has been a reoccurring theme lately, mostly to use up leftover holiday baking supplies…	2 votes 651 views
	tasty lower fat fettuccine alfredo by BethieofVA tasty lower fat fettuccine alfredonow this is one of my daughter caroline's all time favorites. she prefers the alfredo at one of the more popular chain restaurants, but is happy when i whip this up. i found this fettuccine alfredo version on recipezarr, but changed it a tiny bit. i have made it plain, with canned mushrooms(what's…	1 vote 1095 views
	hazelnut blondies by BethieofVA hazelnut blondiesi joined a group of ladies via twitter last month. we call ourselves the "secret bakers". our goal, to randomly bake for each other not knowing who gets what from whom. this is our inaugural month, so we will see how it goes. i know i am already a day behind on shipping, but i am not alone. it kinda sneaked up on us,…	2 votes 321 views
	creamy tomato soup with a buttery baguette crouton by BethieofVA creamy tomato soup with a buttery baguette croutoni love soups and a good tomato soup in particular, but i always thought the canned soups were the good ones, until now. i made the best creamy tomato soup tonight. i say creamy, but it has crushed tomatoes in it lending it to be a little lumpy, yet delicious. i like the lumps, but i am…	2 votes 911 views