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Hi Erma This is indeed excellent carrot cake. I looked high and low for a recipe that used a fraction of the oil that most recipes called for. I agree with another reviewer that it is more like quick bread, but never-the-less it is excellent. Moist, tender, flavorful. That being said, I made a couple of changes for my preferences: doubled the spices; decreased baking soda to 1 tsp and added 1 tsp baking powder. Also added crushed pineapple and used the juice to make up some of the liquid. Decreased sugar to 1 cup: half brown and half white (Whey-Low). Used 2 cups grated carrots. What a great recipe. Cooking all the fruit and veggies for a few minutes has to be the secret to the moistness. I let it cool thoroughly before baking. Baked in an 11x7 baking dish to make a single layer to cut into squares for lunch boxes. My family was in heaven. I bet it will be better in a couple of days--if it lasts that long. thank you so much Judy in WA

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Pecan Pie V

Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2009

Hi Elaine: Just add my thanks to the rest. I have been cutting out corn syrup, so have been looking for a recipe without it for a few months. THIS IS DELICIOUS PIE That said, I did every modification to reduce calories that I could, and it still tasted lots better than traditional pecan pie. Changes as follows: Whey Low brown and white sugar substitute Egg substitute, Smart Balance for butter, no crust Extra vanilla, non-fat milk and 2 tbsp of bourbon (probably undid all the other good things I did-lol) A delicious pie. Thanks again Judy in WA

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Blueberry Buckle

Reviewed: Jul. 22, 2008

Excellent recipe! That said, I simply used it as a guideline for my own buckle. I am often unwilling to rate recipes because I rarely make them as the recipe is written. I have been cooking for years, and we have developed our own preferences, but I am always looking for recipes to adapt and this one did beautifully! Whole wheat and oat flour for flour; Whey Low sugar for sugar (whey-low.com. 75% less calories and carbs than regular sugar-we are diabetics. And not artificial) use about 1/3-1/2 amount of sugar called for. Almost always use combination of Whey-low white and brown). double the vanilla. Nutmeg in this one. I used chopped up peaches instead of blueberries, as that is what I had. Cooked i a slower oven 325 (as recommended by others) Will make a raspberry sauce for a variation on Peach Melba, as I made jam last week (using Whey-Low of course). Thank you JBS Box for an excellent recipe to make my own. Not many adapt as readily as yours did Judy in Washington

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