Category Archives: Lovin’ from the Oven

It’s National Cookie Day!

To celebrate National Cookie Day, I’m posting the links to three of my favorite cookies. I’ll be spending some time in my kitchen this afternoon making a few batches of dough for the freezer to bake later as Christmas approaches. … Continue reading

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It’s Not Such A Bad Cake After All

This is the ugly cake that you dismiss while scoping out the dessert table of the potluck as you’re loading up your Chinet plate with mac and cheese, fried chicken, and coleslaw. By the time you’re done eating, there are … Continue reading

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Banana Muffins

Here’s an easy to make muffin recipe when you’re stuck with a bunch of overripe bananas. It’s a pretty forgiving recipe – I used sour cream in mine, but you can use buttermilk, plain or Greek yogurt. Bake up a … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Molasses Cookies

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas will be here before you know it! This is about the time when I start making cookie dough to stash in my freezer to bake later. First up – Peanut Butter Molasses cookies, … Continue reading

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Chicken Tamale Pie

Not my finest culinary photo, but a delicious dinner you can throw together on the fly using leftover chicken or turkey. Unlike most tamale pies, the cornbread is on the bottom and topped with chicken and cheddar cheese. Serve with … Continue reading

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Baked Pork Chops with Cranberries

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and bags of cranberries have made an appearance on 9th Street. There will be cranberry orange relish, and breads, and pies – but last night there were brined pork chops and cranberries layered in … Continue reading

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Potatoes Anna

When the weather turns cool, nothing makes The Boy happier than a roast chicken with baked potatoes and carrots. Last week, I decided to make Potatoes Anna – thin sliced potatoes, brushed with butter, layered in a skillet, and baked … Continue reading

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Pear Chocolate Chip Muffins

I whipped up these pear chocolate chip muffins over the weekend, because it’s nice to wake up on a chilly morning and have something sweet to accompany a steaming cup of coffee. Grated pears make these muffins moist, and the … Continue reading

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Anniversary Apple Cake

Joe likes apple cake, so for our anniversary on Friday I broke out the springform pan and got busy! This is about the time of year when I start to experiment with cakes and pies for Thanksgiving – you could … Continue reading

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