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Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven
Orange Slice & Bake Cookies
Another cookie to add to my cookie tray – there’s something wonderful about the combination of orange and chocolate, and these do not disappoint!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate dipped cookies, Christmas cookies
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Anise Cookies
It’s that time of year, and I’ve been experimenting with some new cookies to add to my old favorites. Bake a couple to test, and freeze the rest of the dough for a future baking session!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged anise, baking, Christmas cookies, Italian cookies
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Minestrone Soup
This minestrone soup is a hearty (and meatless) meal for a cold night. You can customize it by adding other vegetables, different beans, or pasta. Bonus is that it freezes well!
Turkey Pot Pie
I’m always looking for ways of using up the turkey leftover from Thanksgiving. This pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, it’s made in one pan, takes very little time to prep, and is delicious!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged leftovers, pie crust, pot pies, Thanksgiving, turkey
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Provincial French Apple Cake
I’ve made dozens of apple cakes, and I gotta say that this is the best one – hands down! Apples sliced paper thin, held together by a light batter, and topped with a sugary butter topping. The recipe originated in … Continue reading
By Bread Alone
You’re not supposed to live by bread alone, but I think it’s alright if you make the bread into the shape of another food – like this turkey. It’s this year’s carbo loophole. Think of all the newfound grievances Muffy … Continue reading
Butternut Squash, Spinach & Pasta Bake
It’s a cold winter’s dream dinner – butternut squash, spinach, and pasta tossed in a single bowl with ricotta and parmesan and baked in a parchment lined springform pan. The pasta isn’t even cooked ahead of time, it bakes right … Continue reading
Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This banana cake is perfect for those overripe, spotted bananas in your fruit bowl. It’s easy to put together, moist, and the cream cheese icing is the crowning glory!
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, banana cake, bananas, cake, cream cheese frosting
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Bolzano Apple Cake
Bolzano apple cake is a Northern Italian peasant cake. The apples are thinly sliced, making the cake a stack of apple slices with a lovely custardy texture. It’s definitely going to grab a spot on the Thanksgiving dessert table!

