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Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven
Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
This Italian lemon ricotta cake is moist and delicious. Made with ricotta cheese and lemon, it has a light, tender crumb, and isn’t overly sweet. This simple cake is a classic and perfect for Mother’s Day.
Brioche Burger Buns
I’ve been on a bread baking kick lately, and since we were having burgers, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to make buns. They are light, and slightly sweet, and are wonderful toasted. You can freeze the leftovers, I’ve … Continue reading
Hawaiian Banana Muffins w/ Coconut & Pineapple
Tropical style muffins are welcome during these last chilly days of April – the banana and crushed pineapple makes these muffins very moist, and the coconut combines with the batter to make a spongy texture. Delicious and perfect for using … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, bananas, coconut, crushed pineapple, muffins, tropical
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No-Knead Bread Revisited
A few years ago, I did a post about the wonders of no-knead bread. You combine flour, yeast, salt and water in a bowl, mix it up, cover it with plastic wrap, and bake it the following day. The results … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged baking, bread flour, making bread, no-knead bread
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Sour Cream Blueberry Loaf
I know it’s early in the season, but I spotted some plump blueberries at the market and I knew they’d be perfect in a loaf cake. Blueberries baked along with sour cream, lemon juice and zest makes for a moist, … Continue reading
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Tagged baking, blueberries, lemon glaze, loaf cakes, sour cream
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Braised Short Ribs
I could make this dish twice a week, every week with no complaints – the fellas loved it so. Short ribs slow cooked in a low oven with carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, chopped garlic, and beef broth served over wide … Continue reading
Brownie Muffins
These are the ultimate brownie, moist, dense, and fudgy. And they’re easy to grab and go! These brownies will satisfy the chocoholic in you, and they’re easy to make!
How to Make Hoagie Rolls
I make a lot of sandwiches for the fellas, usually from the leftovers from dinner the previous night – meatloaf, chicken salad, turkey, ham, I like to mix it up! I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own … Continue reading

