I love fruit crisps. They are so easy and fast...and delicious. I had a few peaches that were rapidly going to turn into fruit fly magnets if I didn't use them tonight, so I threw together this little crisp. Peach Crisp Filling: 4 peaches, sliced medium - no need to get fancy and peel them,… Continue reading Throw Together Peach Crisp
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“Perfect” Blueberry Muffins
Autumn is coming! I felt it today as the little droplets of rain hit my cheeks. Smelled it in the air. That crisp, cool fall-y feeling. My favorite season. Baking season. Something about the change in weather at the end of August makes me want to curl up in an oversized sweater with a new… Continue reading “Perfect” Blueberry Muffins
Cake Bites
I stumbled upon this recipe while reading another baking blog and thought I'd try it out. I adore bite sized treats because you get to indulge, but not really feel badly about it. The thing that really drew me in to try these was the thought of using my cake scraps to make them in… Continue reading Cake Bites
Banana Banana Bread
Banana Bread *2 C all purpose flour *¾ C sugar *¾ t baking soda *½ t salt *3 large very ripe bananas, mashed well (1 ½ C) *6 T (¾ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled *2 large eggs *¼ whole or low fat plain yogurt, or sour cream *1 t vanilla *½ C walnuts,… Continue reading Banana Banana Bread
Hot Cross Buns
Hot Cross Buns * 3/4 C buttermilk, warm (110 degrees) * 6 T (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled * 3 large eggs * 4 1/4 C all purpose flour * 1/4 C sugar * 1 envelope instant or rapid-rise yeast * 1 1/4 t salt * 1 t ground cinnamon * 1 C … Continue reading Hot Cross Buns
Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry-Orange Bread *2 C all purpose flour *1 C sugar *1 t salt *1 t baking powder *¼ t baking soda *2/3 C buttermilk (or can use sour milk – 1 C milk, 1 T lemon juice or white vinegar at room temp for 10 minutes. *Use 2/3 C.) *6 T (3/4 stick) unsalted butter,… Continue reading Cranberry Orange Bread
Pumpkin Cheesecake
I make this cheesecake every year at Thanksgiving. Actually, I think I might be un-invited to Thanksgiving if I didn't bring this. It is a perfectly spiced, creamy filling surrounded by delicious graham cracker crust and the sour cream topping just puts it over the top. Pumpkin Cheesecake 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3… Continue reading Pumpkin Cheesecake
Red Velvet Cake
I made this cake for my sister's 30th birthday party. It was heavenly. Amazing. Probably the best cake I've ever eaten. You will think it's well worth all the effort. I promise. Red Velvet Cake * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 2 tablespoons cocoa * 4 tablespoons… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake
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