Tag: mom it down

  • Mom It Down! Chocolate Cupcakes With Vanilla Icing

    We went to a barbeque over the weekend and I wanted to bring something unhealthy for the kids. I made cupcakes. I’ve made two different types of cupcakes in the past and I have to be honest with you, I wasn’t particularly blown away by the red velvet cupcakes. There was something about them that…

  • Mom It Down! Jalapeño Cheddar Corn Muffins

    Need to whip up some yummy corn muffins for dinner one night? This is the recipe for you! It’s relatively simple to do and it tastes great. You really can’t go wrong with this recipe, the base is what it is (which is to say simple) making it incredibly versatile! What you will need Mixer…

  • Mom It Down! Toasted Almond Angel Food Cake

    This summertime treat is so light and fluffy, it’s the perfect substitute for cake on a hot summer day. Not only does it taste awesome, but your home will smell like a pancake house. (True story: while this was in the oven on Saturday, our Fresh Direct delivery showed up and the two guys would…

  • Mom It Down! Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

    These puppies are sooooooo easy to make! I have a more advanced version of an oatmeal raisin cookie, but they’re more of a fall thing, so I’ll likely do those later on in the year. These guys are a bit lighter, so I figured, what the hey? Plus, my kid is coming down from a…

  • Mom It Down! Cinnamon Buns

    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…

  • Mom It Down! Blueberry Muffins

    I actually surprised myself on Sunday morning. I woke up at six AM, rolled out of bed, retrieved my 2-year-old and started baking by 6:30. The house smelled absolutely out of this world and we were munching on fresh muffins all before 7:30 AM. My inspiration took place Saturday whenever we visited our local farmers…

  • Whole Wheat Raisin and Walnut Bread

    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…

  • Mom It Down: Lemon Bars

    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.…

  • Mom It Down: Whole Wheat Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

    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…

  • Mom It Down: Parmesan Crisps

    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…