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Gramma’s Mayonnaise Cake

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

All of my cooking adventures go into the <i>Not My Mother’s Kitchen</i> category, but this recipe actually comes from my maternal grandmother, quite possibly via a Knudsen cookbook. This quick and easy cake substitutes the typical egg and oil with a cup of mayonnaise.
This cake is incredibly moist and yet, not overly sweet.
I baked this [...]


Not My Mother’s Kitchen – Muffy’s Enchilada Casserole

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

This is a classic example of a Not My Mother’s Kitchen recipe adventure. While ultimately it turned out fine, it’s the inadvertent swapping of featured meat that makes me roll my eyes at myself.

Muffy’s Enchilada Casserole
Adapted from No More than Five Ingredients – recipes from Home Economics (FACS) Teachers.
1 (10.75 oz) can Cream [...]


Not My Mother’s Kitchen – Lemon Zucchini Muffins

Sunday, May 17th, 2009

Introducing Not My Mother’s Kitchen and my adaptation of a recipe to create Lemon Zucchini Muffins that are light, yummy and perfect for brunch!