Sweet Banana Walnut Bread

This is a really tasty snack bread that pairs really good with a good cup of coffee. Really ripe bananas keep moisture locked in. Most recipes call for 3 bananas, but this recipes uses 4 well ripened bananas.
You will need:
4 Ripe Bananas
2 large brown eggs
1 1/2 cups of flour
1 stick of unsalted softened butter
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1 tsp. of baking soda
2 tsp. of pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. of sea salt
1 cup of walnut pieces

1. Place rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat to 375 degrees.
2. Cream together egg, sugar, butter and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
3. Mash bananas and fold into butter mixture.
4. Stir in dry ingredients just until moist. Fold in nuts.
5. Spray desired baking dish with non-stick baking spray.

I baked this bread in a fluted flat bottom cake pan for 40 minutes. Test with a toothpick to ensure doneness. Cool for 10 minutes, then turn onto serving plate.
Happy Easter! Feed yourself well!

Apple Chipotle BBQ Sauce HOMEMADE!

Now that we have entered grilling season, its time to fire up your outdoor kitchens! This recipe is easy and delicious! Good food takes time, so be sure to start this one when you've got the time to reduce and concentrate robust natural flavors. This past Friday we tasted this sauce with ribs, chicken and salmon to rave reviews. Here's the recipe.

you will need:
48 oz of Tomato Puree
2 cup of unsweetened apple sauce
6 cups of GOOD natural or organic apple juice
3 canned Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce (finely minced)
1/4 cup of minced shallot
6 slices of diced bacon
1/4 cup of dark brown sugar
2 tbs. apple cider vinegar
1 tbs. of Montreal steak seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

In a 4 quart sauce pot brown bacon until crispy. Add shallots and continue to cook until vegetables are tender. Add tomato puree and apple sauce. Cook over medium heat. Add 4 cup of apple juice and chipotle peppers. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 4 hour very slowly, then add 2 more cups of apple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and seasoning. Continue to simmer for at least 6 more hours. The longer this sauce simmers the richer the taste. By the time the sauce is ready it should have reduced by half. To quote a taster, " this sauce is good enough to eat on bread alone". Enjoy the sauce and feed yourself well!