It's an awesome day today! MOPS this morning was fantastic, making up Dutch Apple Pies with my girls. Tonight I'm going to see Harry Potter at midnight. Well, actually - I'm getting in line at 7pm. Obviously I will need some snacks while waiting. I was in the mood to try something new that I… Continue reading Eggnog Vanilla Candied Nuts
Category: Baking
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Sometimes, you just want a doughnut. If you're like me, you have trouble justifying the drive to a bakery just to buy one, so you get a dozen. And then eat them all. Not good. Here's my take on a mini-muffin that tastes just like a delicious doughnut. Without the guilt. The original recipe for… Continue reading Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Freshly Pressed
To all of my new friends, welcome. I'm absolutely blown away by your responses to "Colleen" and many other kind thoughts on various Bakerlady posts. I love having so many new people to visit with in my kitchen. What a blessing! Thank you for making the last couple days an absolute delight in my blogging… Continue reading Freshly Pressed
Lemon Curd
I was inspired to make this lemon curd by three things. 1. My cousin Shannon posted this recipe on her blog. We both love allrecipes.com -- they have awesome stuff there. 2. I have several lemons rapidly getting closer to serving no purpose but attracting fruit flies. 3. Lemon curd is awesome and delicious. I'll… Continue reading Lemon Curd
Hummus
Usually I buy hummus in a big tub from Costco. It's fairly cheap (especially compared to the tiny containers at regular grocery stores) and my family can blow thru one in about a week. My kids love it with chips or carrots. Zack and I enjoy toasting up some pita bread and scooping hummus up… Continue reading Hummus
Raspberry Coulis
Made this quick and delicious raspberry coulis to serve with "Patrick" - Flourless Double Chocolate Truffle. Depending on how tart your berries are, you may need to add more sugar, to taste. I like mine with a hint of pucker since I'm usually serving it with something really rich. Make sure once it's boiling, you… Continue reading Raspberry Coulis
“Patrick” – Flourless Double Chocolate Truffle
Ah, Patrick. I've been so excited to make this dessert, I cannot even tell you. First, about Patrick the person. He is our ever-present sound tech at church. He LOVES chocolate. Which is why this is a chocolate dessert, but it's more than that. This truffle has no flour or cocoa mixed in with the… Continue reading “Patrick” – Flourless Double Chocolate Truffle
“Zacharies” – Super Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies
It is a well documented fact that my husband (Zachary) is not a fan of sweet things. Cookies, cakes, fudge, candy - none of it tempts him. It drives me crazy. However, even his lack of a sweet tooth cannot resist my peanut butter cookies. Probably because they are so nutty and awesome, rather than… Continue reading “Zacharies” – Super Peanutty Peanut Butter Cookies
Spiced Cranberry Compote
So, compote is a pretty fancy term for fruit in a sugar syrup. In this case, it reminds me very much of the most awesome cranberry sauce you've ever had. Spiced and fragrant instead of just the blah dash of color on the corner of your Thanksgiving plate. Delicious with "Colleen", my Pumpkin Eggnog Bread… Continue reading Spiced Cranberry Compote
“Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding
My friend Colleen sent me the link to this recipe - and upon first sight I couldn't wait to make it. So, I'm naming it after her. Today, I just did the recipe as it was listed in the original article in the Seattle Times Food & Wine section - except that I coated my… Continue reading “Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding
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