Here's a little recap of my dad's special birthday dinner. It was awesome. I loved the time with family, and that all the food came out perfectly! Here's the menu, and all the links for the items on it: Pear and Feta Salad Baked Chicken Kiev Gourmet Red "Smashed" Potatoes Banana Cream Pie
Category: Baking
Not “Doren” – Banana Cream Pie
My dad is the best in the world. You only think yours is, because you didn't have mine. I love him and he's amazing. We had a special time together as a family tonight to celebrate my dad's birthday. Instead of cake, I made him his favorite - Banana Cream Pie. I was going to… Continue reading Not “Doren” – Banana Cream Pie
“Jessicas” – Meringue Mushrooms
Ok, I know - the title of this post made you go "WHAT?!". I'll totally admit that I never would have tried this recipe on a title only description. A unique set of circumstances led me to make these - and I'm really glad I did. Today I made some banana cream pies and as… Continue reading “Jessicas” – Meringue Mushrooms
Coming Soon – Doren
It's been a few days since I've posted anything...but never fear. More deliciousness is coming. I've been enjoying some family time over the Thanksgiving weekend and prepping for my dad's birthday dinner tomorrow. I'm making Chicken Kiev, Gourmet Red Mashed Potatoes and a delightful Pear and Feta Salad (with homemade dressing...sooooo good!). For dessert, my… Continue reading Coming Soon – Doren
Pumpkin Cheesecake
I know pumpkin pie is traditional for Thanksgiving, but every year I make this divine pumpkin cheesecake instead for our intimate family dinner. By "intimate", I mean we only invite my mom's immediate family, and their immediate families. Which comes to between 40 and 50 people. This year I believe the magic number is 45.… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake
Molasses Sugar Cookies
It's a sugar cookie. No, it's a molasses cookie. Whatever it is, it is dee-licious! I love the crinkle tops and rich flavor of these cookies! If you let them cook a little longer - they'll get to be a nice crispy ginger snap. I prefer mine soft, so they come out when the cracks… Continue reading Molasses Sugar Cookies
Decadent Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are a total indulgence. Rich, smooth and luscious. These truffles take some time, but are totally worth it. Especially since one batch makes dozens and dozens of truffles that you can customize however you like. My kids helped me with these. And by "helped", I mean that they hovered around the bowl until… Continue reading Decadent Chocolate Truffles
Banana Snack Cake
With the greater Seattle area in the midst of the first massive snowstorm of the year (ie: we have a trace of snow on the ground), I settled into the kitchen to use up some black bananas. Yes, there's always those couple in each bunch my kids don't devour before they're past the point of… Continue reading Banana Snack Cake
Double Glazed Pumpkin Scones
At MOPS on Thursday, my friend Bethany brought awesome pumpkin scones. They got me in the mood to bake some myself. Now, my normal scones are amazing and I love the recipe. I've just never been super comfortable trying to alter it to a pumpkin scone recipe because there are already so many wet ingredients… Continue reading Double Glazed Pumpkin Scones
Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops
I first made this recipe when my daughter was two years old. She had a severe dairy allergy, which was horrible in a lot of ways, but it killed me that she couldn't bake with Mommy or eat any of the stuff I made. I took this recipe and altered it, using rice milk and… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Muffin Tops
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