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Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/top-story/story/1339106.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/top-story/story/1339106.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Our food columnists are a culinary dream team -- a group of women with diverse backgrounds and tastes who share a passion for good food and a talent for translating it into recipes that readers look forward to every week. http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130587.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130587.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 12:52 EDT Your cooking questions answered http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/638890.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/638890.html Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:01 EST Looking for recipes that ran in The Miami Herald? Find them here! http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/505646.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/505646.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Go against the grain this Thanksgiving http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/698175.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/698175.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Cider-cooked fish tastes like autumn http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/1005063.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/1005063.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:01 EST Check out these holiday restaurant specials http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/761272.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/761272.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:01 EDT Highlights of the week's food and wine events http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130714.html http://www.miamiherald.com/1026/story/130714.html Wed, 06 Jun 2007 15:19 EDT Reviews, wine, drinks and more http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1339118.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1339118.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Released on the third Thursday of November, France's beaujolais nouveau is the first wine of the season in the northern hemisphere. It's vinified quickly and gently, turning out a light-bodied, unserious, very fruity red wine from the gamay grape that's intended for drinking without navel contemplation. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1326941.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1326941.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST With Thanksgiving just two weeks away, it's time to think about the most important part of the feast. And Turkey Day wine pairings are a challenge. I mean, what wine goes with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, cranberries, green bean casserole, creamed onions and pumpkin pie? http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1315264.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1315264.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST They say a well-turned phrase doesn't become a cliché unless it's true, and in that case, California chardonnay is America's biggest wine cliché. Doesn't matter if we tire of it. Doesn't matter if we rail against it and start ABC movements, vowing ''anything but chardonnay.'' http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1303695.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1303695.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Down along France's Rhône River, south of the region where the pricey Burgundy wines are made, is the Rhône Valley. Many a time when I was put off by the prices of Burgundy on a restaurant wine list, I have turned to Rhône wines to save my daughter's inheritance. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1292515.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1292515.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Cabernet sauvignon may have been born in France, but today it's the quintessential American wine -- big and brash, supremely self-confident, a little loud, even rude at times. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1281957.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1281957.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT I once visited Italy for a wine competition. In preparation, I read a 300-page book on Italian wines and wrote down the name of every one of them -- only to find a dozen wines I'd never heard of once I arrived. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1270839.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1270839.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Remember merlot? Remember how good it was -- soft, smooth and creamy, redolent of black cherries, mint and spice? Remember how it was a hedonistic haven for those who loved red wine but found cabernet sauvignon a bit too muscular? http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1258871.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1258871.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Marcelo Papa has an enviable job. He's winemaker for several of the lines at Concha y Toro, Chile's biggest wine company. Its portfolio stretches from Frontera, whose chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot sell on supermarket shelves for $9 per magnum, to the august Don Melchor, perhaps Chile's best cabernet sauvignon, at $50 a bottle. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247039.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247039.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Still America's favorite white wine, chardonnay continues to evolve, always seeking that sweet spot of consumer satisfaction. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247054.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/wine/story/1247054.html Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT Wine is like revenge. Both are best served cold. But just how cold the wine should be depends on type -- red, white or pink -- plus grape variety, flavor profile, quality level and even where it was made. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1339078.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1339078.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sometimes, Thanksgiving takes a different turn. Perhaps you need to cook for fewer guests, or you don't have enough refrigerator room for a giant bird. Or maybe you're simply one of the few Americans who doesn't especially care for turkey. It's nice to have a few alternative-to-turkey tricks in the recipe box. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1339079.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1339079.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Fish cooked in cider and served over saffron rice is a typical dish from the Asturias region of northern Spain, an area famous for its hard cider. Hard cider is available at this time of year in many supermarkets. If you can't find it, use beer or sweet (unfermented) cider. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1326910.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1326910.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST IFor several years now, we've enjoyed edamame as an appetizer in Japanese restaurants where you just squeeze the blanched soybeans from their pods directly into your mouth. Then we began to notice edamame frozen in the pods in the supermarket, and finally, bags of shelled edamame have appeared. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1314353.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1314353.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's hard to believe it has taken so long for this Cajun classic to arrive in the Desperation Dinners test kitchen because one of our favorite challenges is to take traditional recipes and ''desperize'' them for busy cooks. But since this savory vegetable stew, called maque choux, stretches five minutes longer than our usual 20-minute limit, we kept putting it off. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1303689.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1303689.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT On a trip to Mexico City, I watched restaurateur Maricarmen Ramirez make melt-in-your mouth sopes -- little corn tortillas filled with a spicy black bean spread, roasted chicken, lettuce and cheese. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1292507.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1292507.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Infused vinegars are a new favorite ''secret ingredient'' of ours for quickly elevating an ordinary dinner to extraordinary status. Whether flavored with figs, raspberries, pears or other fruit, these vinegars excite the palate. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1281946.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1281946.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Somehow, the joys of bread pudding escaped us for decades. Our moms didn't make it, and the plain-sounding name of this dessert never enticed us to experiment. But as comfort foods have made their comeback, we've gained appreciation for this budget-friendly dessert. http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1270762.html http://www.miamiherald.com/302/story/1270762.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Traditional Steak Diane is prepared tableside in a flourish -- butter, tenderloin, cream, brandy and a burst of flames. Quick by nature, it is easy to adapt to the Desperation Dinner table even during midweek madness. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1339077.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1339077.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Melamakarona is the name of a Greek cookie made with citrus juice and dipped in honey, we learned from readers who responded to Eleanor Limbaugh's request for help replacing a favorite recipe for holiday baking. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1326909.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1326909.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST You'll want to clip and save today's recipes to use not only for the upcoming holidays but year-round for weekend breakfasts. They are from readers who responded to a request for make-ahead breakfast/brunch casseroles. I just wish we had space to run all the recipes that were so kindly shared. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1315257.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1315257.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Thanks to helpful readers, we've found just the recipe for M.W., whose Pakistani son-in-law wished to taste again a dish his late mother made for breakfast with rice, milk, carrots, raisins and pistachios. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1315262.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1315262.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Ragu, the long-simmered meat sauce Italian mothers and grandmothers traditionally serve for Sunday supper, is often called ''gravy'' by Italian Americans. It's a simple dish, but minor variations can provoke passionate arguments. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1303687.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1303687.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Q: We still miss the Rascal House! For two decades, we would travel from California, stay in a Sunny Isles motel and eat all of our meals there. We especially miss the salt sticks. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1292506.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1292506.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Q: When I saw that you were celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Pillsbury Bake-Off with readers' favorite recipes, wonderful memories returned of my father and his baking. I still have the recipe booklet for the third contest with a copyright of 1952. I pulled it out this morning to locate the recipe for Starlight Double Delight, which won the first prize of $25,000 in the senior contest. My dad loved to bake this cake. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1281945.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1281945.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Q: I am desperately searching for a recipe for banana cake to make for a friend whose mother always made it, but now has Alzheimer's disease. She remembers it had layers and used a yellow cake mix. I believe it had mashed bananas in both the cake and the frosting. http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1281955.html http://www.miamiherald.com/499/story/1281955.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT You don't need the conical clay pot called a tagine to make the Moroccan braise of the same name -- a deep sauté pan will do. But you do need fresh spices. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1326939.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1326939.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Jamie Lee Futscher is the cheese queen of Sunset Corners, reigning over a mouthwatering selection of 250 international and artisan cheeses. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1315258.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1315258.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Persian food is as complex as those intricate flying carpets of legend, mingling threads from the Middle East and India. I first encountered it at Southern Illinois University at parties hosted by Iranian students who would serve up platters of saffron rice and sweet and sour stews in mysterious sauces. Years later, on a trip to India, I renewed my acquaintance at Irani restaurants in Mumbai. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1303690.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1303690.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT The homey Central American dishes at Café La Union attract a mixed crowd, from construction workers to artists, who grab stools at the long counter in back for a meal or snack or drop by in the evening to have a few beers, shoot pool and watch sports or play tunes on the jukebox. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1292505.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1292505.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Culinary historians and food bloggers already are poring over the menus of White House functions to draw conclusions about the First Family's tastes and discern the social and political meaning encoded in their food choices. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1292509.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1292509.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Enriched with pounded spice mixtures, fragrant herbs, blacan (fermented shrimp paste) and coconut milk, the cuisine Malaysia brings Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Thai and European influences together in a delicious melting pot. http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1282125.html http://www.miamiherald.com/518/story/1282125.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Named for the threatened turtles that nest on the beach of John U. Lloyd State Park in Dania Beach, the al fresco Loggerhead Café overlooks scenic Whiskey Creek, an ice cube's toss from the ocean. Open every day of the year, it's a well-kept secret among boaters and divers who frequent the beachfront park, stopping in for a bite after a day on the water. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1339081.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1339081.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST There will be no Thanksgiving turkey at Jonathan Safran Foer's house. The author of the acclaimed novels Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close gave up eating animals in favor of writing Eating Animals (Little Brown, $25.99), a personal and philosophical exploration of food choices he discussed Tuesday in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1326930.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1326930.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST MAIN DISH CAPRI LEMON PASTA WITH PEAS, FAVA BEANS AND ASPARAGUS This lemony pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagus from Maria Elia's The Modern Vegetarian remains brightly flavored and beautiful to look at even when edamame are substituted for the fava beans. Start to finish: 20 minutes. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292513.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292513.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT October is a banner month, and the banner is pink. Besides being Vegetarian Awareness Month, it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and breast cancer support's signature pink ribbons are everywhere. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292514.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1292514.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT SALAD<p/>IN THE PINK GRAPEFRUIT <p/>AND FENNEL SALAD<p/> Both grapefruit and fennel are loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants, potassium and fiber. Walnuts are crazy with omega-3s. Toss together with a lightly sweet vinaigrette and you've got a palate-dazzling salad brimming with health. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1258870.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1258870.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT Happy World Vegetarian Day, the start of Vegetarian Awareness Month. We'll mark it here with a consideration of soy, a food formerly known as healthful that's been getting a lot of grief. Much of it is undeserved and comes via Web misinformation, including claims it causes breast cancer, developmental delays, Alzheimer's and man boobs. Yuck. And not true. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1257825.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1257825.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:00 EDT APPETIZER<p/>VEGAN SPINACH PIE<p/> An easy but impressive appetizer or main course, this lacks the cheesy ooze of traditional Greek spanakopita but has a fraction of the fat and a vibrant taste. Tahini, a Middle Eastern sesame paste, is available in many supermarkets. http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224874.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224874.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT DIP<p/>SMOKIN' GOOD ROASTED RED PEPPER DIP<p/> 3 roasted red peppers (the jarred kind are fine)<p/> 3 tablespoons olive oil http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224234.html http://www.miamiherald.com/956/story/1224234.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:00 EDT In this corner, three classic Nabisco crackers -- Premium saltines ($2.39, 8 ounces), Wheat Thins ($3.57, 10 ounces) and Triscuits ($3.57, 8.5 ounces). Entering the ring, three contenders vying to make healthier versions. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1341292.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1341292.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00 EST EAT: I love it when a creative restaurant brings new character to a traditional dish, and that's what Liguori's Fired Up! has done with its mozzarella and prosciutto sandwich. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339091.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339091.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Aboud Kobaitri was born in Lebanon, apprenticed in a Paris restaurant, attended culinary school in Norway and now runs a little bistro in Cooper City. If his path to South Broward sounds curious, know that cooking isn't the chef's only love. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339249.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339249.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST It's not every day you get an invitation to a fun, fancy, flirty party on South Beach, but at the sparkling Mr. Chow, you're on the guest list -- well, if you can afford it. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339076.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339076.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST At this hurried time of year, the intimate, dimly lit bar at Nobu Miami is a great place to escape. Try the Acai Martini, a calming cocktail with tangy passion fruit notes and a chocolate finish. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339080.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339080.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST He kept the fried egg. More diner than fine dining, fried egg was on Marc Vidal's menu at Por Fin in Coral Gables. The dish was Spanish comfort food -- fried egg over fried potatoes with Serrano ham and, the nueva cocina touch, potato foam. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339088.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1339088.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST THURSDAY Barry Alberts Wine Tasting: Wines of Chile and Argentina served with ceviche and char-grilled chicken, beef and seafood on skewers; 6-9 p.m., Jaguar Restaurant, 3067 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove. $20. 305-444-0216. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1340160.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1340160.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Unless noted, specials are available Nov. 26, prices do not include tax and tip and reservations are required. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1329236.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1329236.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00 EST EAT: On a gritty vein along the train tracks, between a muffler repair shop and an upholstery place, the hungry wouldn't expect to find a Southern California taco shop. But here it is, an oasis amid the drab, with colorful surfing scenes bursting from the walls and the scent of salsa in the air. http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326913.html http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/restaurants/story/1326913.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Crowned the Queen of Italian Cuisine, Lidia Bastianich presides over six restaurants in three cities, multiple public television shows, a close-knit brood of children and grandchildren and a growing series of cookbooks based on travels throughout her homeland. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339106.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339106.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Our food columnists are a culinary dream team -- a group of women with diverse backgrounds and tastes who share a passion for good food and a talent for translating it into recipes that readers look forward to every week. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339105.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339105.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Here's our annual Turkey Day primer to buying, thawing, prepping, boosting flavor, roasting, carving, side dishes and leftovers. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339089.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339089.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Two huge, red, octagonal signs plastered to the front windows of The Spot scream ''Stop! Come in!'' -- especially at 5 a.m. if you're craving a meatball hoagie after night of clubbing. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339081.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339081.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST There will be no Thanksgiving turkey at Jonathan Safran Foer's house. The author of the acclaimed novels Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close gave up eating animals in favor of writing Eating Animals (Little Brown, $25.99), a personal and philosophical exploration of food choices he discussed Tuesday in Miami Beach. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339079.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339079.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Fish cooked in cider and served over saffron rice is a typical dish from the Asturias region of northern Spain, an area famous for its hard cider. Hard cider is available at this time of year in many supermarkets. If you can't find it, use beer or sweet (unfermented) cider. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339077.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339077.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Melamakarona is the name of a Greek cookie made with citrus juice and dipped in honey, we learned from readers who responded to Eleanor Limbaugh's request for help replacing a favorite recipe for holiday baking. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339078.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339078.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Sometimes, Thanksgiving takes a different turn. Perhaps you need to cook for fewer guests, or you don't have enough refrigerator room for a giant bird. Or maybe you're simply one of the few Americans who doesn't especially care for turkey. It's nice to have a few alternative-to-turkey tricks in the recipe box. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339093.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339093.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Pad Thai is a classic that hits on all taste levels. It's sweet, sour, salty and bitter all in one. Making it at home takes a little effort, but once you do, it will become part of your repertoire. You can experiment, as I did, with different ingredient combinations and learn to adjust the sauce to your own taste. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339098.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339098.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST Butternut squash is naturally sweet and pairs well with many meat, fish and poultry dishes. One cup provides over four times your daily need for vitamin A, half your vitamin C, as well as Vitamin E and calcium. http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339095.html http://www.miamiherald.com/living/food/story/1339095.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00 EST A slice of cake is always a pleasure, but it doesn't have to be a guilty one. When baking cakes, there are a few things you can do to give most recipes a healthy makeover. This pumpkin-cranberry spice cake, for instance, is an indulgent but healthy treat that uses tricks easily applied to other recipes.