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
Chicken Cacciatore
I've been using up some beef most of the week - and tonight was in the mood for some light chicken. Also, it's Friday...the start of the weekend! Perfect time to pop open a bottle of the good Sonoma Valley wine my husband bought on our recent family vacation to Windsor, CA. Since I don't… Continue reading Chicken Cacciatore
“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
Broccoli Slaw
I've never really been a fan of coleslaw. I dunno, it just doesn't do it for me. However, the other day I was grocery shopping and saw a bag of broccoli slaw that looked pretty yummy. I was about to put it in my cart when I noticed that it was just broccoli and carrots… Continue reading Broccoli Slaw
Taco Pie
I've heard people talk about taco pie for a long time. Lots of people in my MOPS group make them - but I've never tried one myself. Tonight was the night. It felt like fall outside, which is the perfect excuse for me to whip up some comfort food. Doesn't get much better for me… Continue reading Taco Pie
Cheesy Meatloaf
I saw this recipe for cheesy meatloaf on my cousin Shannon's blog. She's an awesome bakerlady too - and I've never made something from her that wasn't amazing. I was sure this would be no exception. Below is the original recipe - the starred items are my alterations. The biggest change I made was cooking… Continue reading Cheesy Meatloaf
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
Penne With Chicken & Asparagus
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus 1 (16 ounce) package dried penne pasta 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into cubes salt and pepper to taste garlic powder to taste 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 1 bunch slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces 1 red… Continue reading Penne With Chicken & Asparagus
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
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