Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven

Apple Crumb Muffins

I whipped these muffins up while waiting for some sandwich rolls to rise. It takes no time to mix the batter up, sprinkle with the topping, and bake. Before you know it, you have a lovely batch of muffins to … Continue reading

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Pasta e Ceci

Another cold one on Saturday – 13º to be specific. Perfect weather for soup, and this one certainly fit the bill – chick peas, ditalini, spinach, in a light tomato broth. It’s easy to make and delicious!

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Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Normally I associate sugar cookies with Christmas – but these cookies are fantastic year ’round! They’re crispy, melt in your mouth marvels. Finish them off with some red colored sugar, and they’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day!

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Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup

We got hit with a major snowstorm yesterday, like most of the country. I made this soup ahead of time, it’s no fuss, no muss – and left me with plenty of time to shovel! It’s creamy without the cream, … Continue reading

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French Apricot Tart

There were boxes of gorgeous apricots in the market over the weekend, and I saw the perfect opportunity to use my new rectangular tart pan. This is a classic French tart that features a buttery crust and lightly glazed apricots.

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Lemon Yogurt Cake

There’s nothing like a citrusy cake on a dreary Sunday. I like to see this as a triple lemony dessert – lemon zest is rubbed into the sugar for the cake, then there’s a lemon syrup poured over the baked … Continue reading

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French Apple Tart

Thinly sliced apples over a flaky crust, finished off with an apricot glaze – this tart is really something special. And truth be told, I was looking for a reason to use this new-to-me rectangular tart pan!

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Apple Pear Tart

After baking dozens of cookies for Christmas, a meat pie, and a turkey the size of a Volkswagen – I decided to make a tart. Good way to empty out the fruit bowl on the kitchen table and have something … Continue reading

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Filled Butter Cookies

Okay, so the Apricot Rugelach wasn’t the last cookie recipe for the season – but this is what happens when I can’t sleep. May as well be productive, right? These are simple butter cookies with a jam filling, dipped in … Continue reading

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