Box Brownies

A few weeks or so ago, Marika (gal pal from Madcap Cupcake) blogged about the convenience of a boxed mix for baked goods – just veganizing them. Well, it’s been on my mind ever since..and Dad wanted brownies. He had a box in the pantry, and so I decided to give it a try! Normally [...]

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Apple Cider Granola

I am totally obsessed with the fresh apple cider I’ve been getting at the Farmer’s Market.  Apparently the Northern Virginia area has some wonderful apple orchards.  I had some store bought granola once that was sweetened with apple juice, and as I was chugging down yet another glass of cider last week, I thought, hey, [...]

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“Welcome to the Boneyard” Biscuits

“…We’ve got fun ‘n’ games!” Here’s a treat for the evil sidekick that helps you pull off all your sinister plans without foil. For your ever-loving pooch, some peanut butter and flax cookie/biscuits is just what Dr. Evil ordered! These are simple enough to make quickly, leaving plenty of time to plot against your nemesis…. [...]

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Revival: Breakfast Taquitos

One of my favorite aspects of Autumn is the desire to make big, comfy breakfasts. Among these dishes include pancakes or waffles, coffee cakes, or the always-favorite breakfast burrito (aka taquito)! Long-time Primate readers will know just how much Jo and I love our burritos – and it must run in the family, right Casey [...]

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Banana-Pecan Coffee Cake

This is a variation on the banana bread from the Primate’s very first post. I added some pecans and more flax, baked it in a 8X8, and violà…so delicious!
Ingredients:
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 C warm water
6 TBSP Earth Balance vegan butter, melted
2 C flour (I did a 50:50 King Arthur Organic AP:White Whole Wheat)
1/2 C ground [...]

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Filled Pancakes

I love breakfast foods, and pancakes are near the top of the list. Another love that resides near the top is the heavenly combo of cinnamon and sugar. Now, putting the flavor love of cin-sugar with the fabulous pancake…and I go weak in the knees. This is no ordinary form of combination, and yes..this recipe [...]

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Tart Apple Turnovers

I’ve never been a huge fan of cooked apples.  Apple pie, apple sauce, apple crumble… I could take it or leave it.  But then my CSA delivered to me some Lodi apples.  I tried to eat one and it was so tart, I just couldn’t do it.  So the time has come for me to [...]

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PB-Omega Dog Treats

Here’s another cookie that is designed for the pooch, but I suppose a human could enjoy them as well – though I would recommend adding some nectar to them if both human and canine will be partaking.. This recipe made about 12 bones and a couple rounds from scraps. The cookie cutter I [...]

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Chai Spice Shortbread Cookies

We’re big on tea here at the primate, as you may know. The second best part of afternoon tea is, of course, some cookies (that’s biscuits to my British friends) to go along with it.  Sometimes you won’t be able to brew up a batch of homemade chai, so some chai spice cookies to go [...]

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“Drive ‘em Nutty” Dog Treats

This may seem like a strange recipe to have here at the Primate, since we always do human food… but any regular reader will know how much we love our pooches. And like any good mother, you want to bake healthy and wholesome, yet delicious treats occasionally for your babies. I’ve posted a canid-human duel [...]

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