With every new season comes amazing flavors with new foods from the bounty. Pumpkin is one of my favorite foods to bake with during the fall months. I have to admit that I have never used fresh pumpkin, but I think I will be trying it soon. However, for this recipe we are going to [...]
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Heavenly Banana Bread
Banana bread. Doesn’t this just remind you of nothin’ but lovin’ from the oven? I will tell you that this is truly the best banana bread I have ever had. I have gone through my share of different recipes for a good banana bread, but this one beats them all. My neighbor and good friend, [...]
Vanilla Scones and a Flop in the kitchen!
Well, things don’t always go as planned in the kitchen. Sometimes cooking is kind of like having a bad hair day. You know it can be fixed. You see, I just adore those delicious little mini vanilla scones that Starbucks sells, so I thought I’d give it a go….let me show you what happened. First [...]
Mini Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These delectable little bites are reminiscent of the traditional banana bread, but topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting and a banana disc coated with brown sugar and butter. These are perfect for a light dessert, or leave off the frosting and serve them for breakfast. They’re the perfect size to pack in your kid’s [...]
Amaretto Bread Pudding
It’s a car, it’s a plane, no it’s…..super delicious! I think that recipes like this should be kept in hiding so no one will know just how easy such a delicious dessert could be. Every single time I make this it gets rave reviews and everyone asks for the recipe. I am almost embarassed to [...]
Orange-Cranberry Scones~Tender, delicious and oh so flavorful!
Oh. My. Goodness. These are SO delicious and tender. Making scones is such a great alternative to making sweet rolls when you have guests or for any occasion, actually. They come together so quickly and your results will be stunning! With a zester, zest an orange. Once zested, then run your knife through it [...]
Pretzels-A great project for your children
Last weekend, as I was walking out the door to do my weekly grocery shopping, my son and his friend were watching Food Network. (Yes, I have taught them well!) Alton Brown was making pretzels. I heard with an excited gasp “yea, let’s make pretzels. Is that oay Mom?” Sure, I said, but please, [...]
Oscar Night Pizza Anyone??
Oh, not your ordinary pizza my oscar loving friends. Wanna win an award? Just make these delectable bites! This dough makes three rounds, the kids get two, I get one….let’s see the magic we can make with this simple dough!! On the left we have the kids pizza on the right are my luscious pear [...]
Yeast Dinner Rolls or aka Mama’s Dinner Rolls
These beautiful and tasty yeast rolls have been a long time family tradition in my home. My grandmother made them for every holiday, my mother and sister make them and I not only make these, I adore them! For me, the best part about making them all year long is that they freeze amazingly well. Individually wrap [...]
Starbucks Pumpkin Scones with Maple Frosting
The first time I had a pumpkin scone at Starbucks I knew I had to make them mine!! I just knew I had to make THEM! I scoured the internet and low and behold I found a Starbucks copycat recipe! In my most humble opinion I think these are much better. The ones purchased from [...]
