RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake

Cooking at home enables anyone to customize ingredients and gain control of the foods they eat. Too often, commercially processed items contain ingredients that compromise consumers' overall health. This recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake is made from pantry staples.

Whether baking alone or with the family, try this recipe, courtesy of The Pampered Chef® Stoneware Inspirations (The Pampered Chef®, Ltd).

INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 Tablespoons lemon zest

2 Tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup (1 1/2 st...