Whether you’ve taken advantage of a great sale on bulk bananas or you enjoy preserving food as a homesteading practice, dehydrating bananas is definitely something you should try.

Sometimes cornbread needs a little sweetness and this is the perfect Sweet Cornbread Muffin recipe. Enjoy this delicious, simple, from-scratch recipe!

Moist, dense, and delicious low sugar zucchini bread that is very quick and easy to put together.

It should come as no surprise that I like to end my days with something sweet. And this sweet thing usually goes through phases. Last month it was microwave mug cakes--scant spoonfuls of flour, sugar, and spice whisked with an egg and zapped just long enough to produce a tiny hot, spongy little cake. The weeks before that, I was into homemade dark chocolate bark studded with bits of cracked espresso beans. (Delicious, but an unwise evening snack as it usually left me up all night thinking up projects.) Now, with sunny warm days upon us, it's berries. Strawberries, in particular, washed in cold water and served alongside a bowl of tangy crème fraîche and crunchy, toasty coconut palm sugar. It's the sort of treat that seems and tastes gloriously indulgent, and yet is not something that would be out of place on the breakfast table. I rediscovered my love for creme friache just a few weeks ago when I attended a reception hosted by the folks at Vermont Creamery. For dessert, they served rich flourless chocolate cakes topped with a cloud of the silky sour cream, and I was blown away by how perfectly it worked to balance out the sweetness of the rich cake. The flavor, if you've never tried it, is a bit of a cross between mascarpone and sour cream. It's got the cultured tang you might know from yogurt or buttermilk, but there is also a very lovely sweetness like that you get from good heavy cream. And the texture is thick and a bit gooey, like marshmallow fluff. When my gifted container finished, I bought another and then a third, and then this weekend I was dismayed to find that the container was nearly empty yet again. I wanted to serve it along with dessert at the Mother's Day lunch I was preparing for my mom and mother-in-law, but I didn't have time to buy more. That's when I remembered a long ago article that mentioned how incredibly easy it is to make creme fraiche at home. I got online and found that it really was easy. As easy as whisking together good heavy cream and a few tablespoons of buttermilk or yogurt or even just some storebought creme fraiche. I happened to have a small unopened bottle of Ronnybrook cream (the best around here), so I poured it into a bowl and stirred in equal parts Greek yogurt and what was left of my Vermont Creamery container. I covered the bowl with a piece of the plastic (poking in a few holes to allow air to travel), and left it on top of the stove overnight. By Sunday morning, the bowl of cream had turned thick and silky. I was so excited that I brought it into the bedroom where Eugene was still sleeping. "Look at this! I made creme fraiche!" I exclaimed. "That's nice," he mumbled, then rolled over back to sleep. I left the room hugging my bowl then placed it in the fridge to chill and thicken a bit more. I served my homemade creme fraiche to the moms along with fresh strawberries, blackberries, and coconut palm sugar. They loved it. The bowl is nearly empty again, and I think I just may have to make another batch. This is definitely a dangerous skill to have acquired... **** Love Always Order Dessert? Let's connect! Follow me on Twitter or Pinterest, become a fan on Facebook, or sign up to receive my once-a-week e-mail updates. And if you ever need any entertaining or cooking advice, please don't hesitate to e-mail me. Thanks for reading! Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe Ingredients 2 cups good quality heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) 1/3 cup buttermilk, yogurt, or creme fraiche (or a combination of these adding up to 1/3 cup) Directions Whisk the heavy cream and buttermilk together in a glass bowl. Cover with plastic wrap that's been poked several times to allow air to pass. (You can also use cheesecloth.) Leave at warm room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, or until the cream has thickened into the texture of loose whipped cream. Give it another stir, cover tightly with a new piece of plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. It will thicken and set completely. You can now serve this with both sweet and savory dishes, or use for cooking. (Just as you would use sour cream or store-bought creme fraiche). You can also sweeten or flavor the creme fraiche after it's ready--some good additions are lemon or orange zest, vanilla beans, dried herbs, or sugar. Keeps well 1 week to 10 days when stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

A delicious moist and sweet southern cornbread that is perfect with any side. It's one bowl and easy to make!

With a sweet and tangy sauce, these honey caramelized brussel sprouts are an easy gluten-free vegetable side dish recipe. They bake in under 30 minutes and are full of flavor. If you're not sure if you like brussel sprouts, give these a try because they won me over! #brusselsprouts

This is my favorite homemade cornbread recipe! It is very moist thanks to a little oil added to the batter, and extra sweet thanks to some sugar and honey. No more dry cornbread! This skillet cornbread is baked in a hot cast iron skillet for that extra crispy edge, perfect for dunking in a bowlful of chili.

This recipe for homemade Hawaiian sweet rolls recipe is easy to make, especially for homemade bread. The yeast rolls turn out to be the right amount of sweet, fluffy, soft, and perfectly golden brown.

Sweet potato black bean enchiladas are seasoned to perfection and baked until bubbly for a delicious and hearty vegetarian meal.

All of these protein muffins are simple to make. If you're looking for a tasty snack idea, don't miss out on these healthy muffin recipes.

These homemade granola bars are a quick and delicious, and naturally gluten-free! If you want to change the mix-ins, see the post above for my tips on how to do it. These are on the sweet side, if you're looking for a less-sweet treat, try these Energy Balls.

Here's a healthy gummy bear recipe that uses just fruit, honey, gelatin, and love. A tasty take on the classic (but kinda junky) kid's candy.

No, your scone is NOT supposed to be a sad dry heap of useless carbs! The best scones are crispy on the edges and tender in the middle. They are buttery, flaky, perfectly moist pieces of breakfast perfection that are surprisingly easy to make with a few tips. Don't let the sad coffeehouse selections fool you into thinking you don't like scones. You just haven't tried this recipe yet!

This wonderful baked mahi mahi is topped with a delicious seasoning blend and cooked to tender perfection.

The only gluten-free, dairy-free delicious pancake recipe you need.

Great corn doesn't get much easier than our Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob recipe. The trick? Flavored butter and foil. See how to bake corn on the cob in the oven.

Sweet potato brownies are so easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients. You won't believe how yummy and fudgy these brownies are. These vegan brownies are made with no sugar, no flour and they are naturally paleo, egg free and dairy free. Quick to bake in less than 30 minutes!

Air Fryer Potatoes are perfectly seasoned and crispy on the outside but fluffy and tender on the inside! Snack on them without the guilt!

Ready in just a few minutes, this Acai Bowl Recipe is filled with acai berry puree, fruit, and all your favorite toppings. Learn how easy it is to make your very own Acai Bowl right from home and enjoy this powerhouse of fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats anytime you want for a fraction of the cost!

The moist Banana Bread recipe you've been searching for! I tested a ton of different recipes so you don't have to. The result is a bread that is super moist (thank you sour cream) and perfectly fluffy. It's full of banana flavor without being too dense. It's my favorite banana nut bread! And it's easy to make!

No-knead focaccia is a super-easy snack idea made with zero effort and no technique (not even kneading). With the softest crumbs, fantastic texture, and delicious flavor, it’s the easy focaccia recipe you didn’t know you were looking for.

Throw away all your other recipes for Thai peanut sauce, this is the only one you need. This vegan peanut sauce is easy to make, creamy and perfect for salads, as a dip, noodles & more!

Don't discard your extra sourdough starter! It makes a great addition to easy baking recipes, including this banana bread recipe.

Peach Crisp showcases fresh summer peaches. These irresistible peaches are nestled in a warm, sweet syrup topped with a buttery crunch topping. Served warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer treat.

When it comes to easy, flavorful and delicious, this Slow Cooker Meatloaf is it. With a delicious tangy sweet glaze, set it and forget it for the perfect weeknight meal.

Making ANZAC biscuits is an Australian tradition and these chewy oat biscuits are easy to make with kids.

Looking for an easy, creamy coleslaw that goes well with pulled pork or any other BBQ? This is it! It’s creamy, slightly sweet and tangy, and has a little punch from green onion and black pepper. You’ll make this healthier (and dairy-free) coleslaw again and again!

This old-fashioned German Potato Salad recipe has quickly stolen our family's hearts! Cubed potatoes soak up a sweet and tangy bacon drippings and vinegar dressing, topped with crispy bacon bits for incredible texture.

Use your sourdough starter to have light and fluffy sourdough pancakes any time!