Have you ever wanted to make a sweet Easter bread for a lovely Resurrection Sunday breakfast? This recipe is so easy especially when you let a bread machine do most of the work. Easter bread is a long-time tradition here and you might want to make it one for your family too.
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Homemade Pie Crust
Purchased pie crusts are great and I use the often but making you own homemade pie crust is a lot easier than you think and much less expensive.
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Frosted Apricot Cranberry Bread
Do you need to take along something special to a Thanksgiving dinner you are attending? Or want something delicious to serve if you are hosting at home? Bake a loaf of frosted apricot cranberry bread. It is a quick bread and just perfect alongside the turkey and all the trimmings.Continue Reading
Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies
There are many versions of the elusive Best chocolate chip cookie. I have made many over the years. And, of all those cookie recipes I have made, I think these Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies have a perfect balance of crunch on the outside and just the right chewiness on the inside.
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Zucchini Bars
Oh, the warm flavors of cinnamon and cloves make zucchini bars with spice frosting so irresistible. It is an easy recipe and just the right size when you don’t want lots of cake leftover.Continue Reading
Swedish Visiting Cake with Almonds
Swedish Visiting Cake with almonds is a delicious small-sized cake ready in no time. Whisked together in one bowl and baked until golden, it is a great recipe to keep near when you need a quick dessert.Continue Reading
Granola
Want to perk up breakfast time with an amazingly tasty and nutritious brain food? Well, I am not sure about being brain food, though I could use some. I do know this recipe for granola is delicious, less expensive than many store bought versions and it is easy to make at home. Continue Reading
Holiday Baking and Gift-Giving Planner
Baking and sharing favorite cookies, cakes or baked treats is a most appreciated and thoughtful holiday gift. There is something very rewarding about spending time in the kitchen making traditional or unique recipes and then sharing them when loved ones come to visit.
But really, how can you possibly find the time, especially during this very busy season?
By planning. With just a little forethought, you can get your head around exactly what you want to accomplish and then enjoy the process as well as the joy of the season. I’ve created a holiday baking and gift-giving planner to make it easy for you.Continue Reading
Orange Spice Shortbread for Eating, Sharing or Gifting
Did you know National Shortbread Day is observed each year on January 6th? Shortbread, with its origin in Scotland, goes back to at least the 12th century and originally started as biscuit bread. You can wait until January to make these amazing Chocolate Dipped Orange Spice Shortbread but the holidays are an even better time.
Spiced Pear and Walnut Muffins
Those little gems are called muffins. Neat little individual packages of goodness that are great for breakfast, lunch and snacking time. These muffins are quick to make and travel well. They have all the flavors of autumn and a sweet, crunchy topping of brown sugar and nuts. Get your muffin tin out and bake a batch of spiced pear and banana walnut muffins.
Blueberry Muffins
One of my favorite things about summer is fresh blueberries. I have already shared a few recipes for blueberry muffins and I have yet another. This recipe for blueberry muffins produces a lighter, more cake-like crumb. I also swapped out half of the butter with applesauce to make them a little less in calories and lower in fat.Continue ReadingNo-Knead Artisan Bread
Having dinner recently at my son-in-laws, he was excited to share a wonderful No-Knead Artisan Bread he made following a recipe he searched for requiring little kneading and easy preparation. It inspired me to look further into these no-knead bread loaves made hugely popular for their crusty exterior and wonderful crumb texture.
9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods
Here are some yummy suggestions to make for St Patrick’s Day whether or not your are Irish. 9 of Our Favorite St. Patrick’s Day Foods that have become traditions year after year.
Holiday Cookie Collection
I am starting my holiday baking in a day or two and many of these family favorites will be included.
Some, like the pizzelles have been a tradition since our children were little. Others, like the sables and chocolate covered peanut butter crackers are newer additions.
All are festive and yummy!
7 Sables ~ French Shortbread Butter Cookie
Frosted Sugar Cookies
Frosted Sugar Cookies are my grandson’s favorite! Mine too, really. Sweet, buttery cookies in fun shapes and pretty frosting. Frosted Sugar Cookies are festive and fun for holidays or birthdays. Try this easy recipe for cookies and frosting to make the prettiest and tastiest cookies!
Crochet Gingerbread Hat
This adorable crochet gingerbread hat pattern was created by the talented Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me. If you like to crochet, you will love visiting her place and scrolling through all of her amazing projects!Continue Reading