Tag: baking

I’ve been making a variation of these for years and they are spectacular. They’re a little bit more time-consuming than what I usually write about, but well worth the time involved in my opinion. I’ll give a few pointers for making the recipe easier as I’ve learned to cut a few corners. Cinnamon Buns 1-1/2…

I’ve been making this bread for over five years. I’m not sure where I first picked up the recipe. If I could remember, I’d thank the person because it’s absolutely fantastic. And the variations come as easy as making the bread. You won’t be let down with this one. It’s really wonderful. Also, to the…

First of all, thanks for responding about the Amish Friendship Bread starter. I was going to put that recipe up today, but I realized that the starter is not ready yet. (I’m on day 8 as I write this and it won’t be ready until day 12). That said, next week should be the week.…

I will likely have several more banana muffin recipes in the future because I love banana muffins, banana bread—pretty much all things banana. But these are pretty awesome as is, and I thought I might share them. What you will need Muffin Tins Mixer Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4…

Have you ever found yourself eating the cheese off a bowl of french onion soup? How about the crispy cheese on some pizza crust? If so, this one’s for you!  This is from The Inn At Little Washington cookbook. It’s is by far the easiest snack I’ve ever baked. I can’t believe it took me this…

Have you ever wanted to bake something awesome for someone and you don’t have a lot of time but you want the person to think you slaved over the stove all day? This recipe is for you! These are a cinch to make and they’re really tasty. I mean, who doesn’t love liquid chocolate? And after you…

I first began making this pie back in 2005 while on the South Beach Diet. I had a tough time giving up sweets. So, I did a little research and found something that worked with phase three of the diet. While I stopped following South Beach, the pie remained. I now pair a sugar version with…

I am a chai lover. Chai lattes are a personal favorite of mine. I don’t drink them often, but on chilly or rainy days, they’re a perfect treat. A while back I thought it might be nice to come up with a chai muffin recipe, combining two things that I love. And so I began…

There’s nothing like a gooey brownie, right? These taste a lot like the store bought boxed brownies, only they’re homemade! If you’re craving chocolate and you’re one for nostalgia, these are pretty awesome.  What you will need 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan mixer Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter 3/4…

I took this recipe from Cupcakes Year-Round: 50 Recipes for Every Season and Celebration. The book gets mixed reviews on Amazon, mainly because of the way its designed (spiral bound, easel) but it does the trick, especially if you want something a little more decadent but not super difficult. Today’s recipe features red velvet cupcakes with a cream cheese…