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French Pound Cake with Apples
This is essentially a French snacking cake, not too sweet, and firm enough to eat with your hands. The crumb is golden, and tender, and it’s studded with chunks of apples and grated orange zest!
Lemon Loaf
There’s nothing like a citrusy lemon loaf on a cold Sunday afternoon, perfect with a cup of tea. It gets it’s flavor from lemon juice, lemon zest, and sour cream – it’s soft, moist, and scrumptious!
Banana Crumb Muffins
A chilly Sunday afternoon + a bowl full of overripe bananas = muffins! I tend to buy bananas, forget that I’ve bought them – then buy some more! It all worked out, we ended up with a basket full of … Continue reading
Apple Pear Pie
We received a gift basket for Christmas with some gorgeous pears, and I used some of them, along with a few apples to make this pie. Although we were too stuffed after dinner, we managed to have a slice on … Continue reading
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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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
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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