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Tag Archives: baking
Valentine’s Sugar Cookies
This is a simple sugar cookie dough that doesn’t need to be chilled, rolls out like a dream, and tastes delicious. I dipped these in some semi-sweet melted chocolate, because hey – it’s Valentine’s Day!
Cherry Chocolate Chip Muffins
These muffins get the fellas’ stamp of approval. How can you go wrong with a muffin that has chopped up cherries and mini chocolate chips?
Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut butter cookies are great to make when the baking cupboard is empty, but you need something to snack on! Added bonus is that this recipe only requires one egg, which in these times of rising eggs prices is a … Continue reading
Orange Loaf
After suffering from holiday baking burnout, I was ready to get back in the kitchen! This orange loaf is moist because of the oil, rich from the sour cream, and flavorful from the orange zest. It didn’t last long around … Continue reading
The Best Apple Pie
This Christmas, I decided to keep it simple with an apple pie for dessert. Granny Smith apples are my go to for pie – this recipe is not too sweet, blending granulated and light brown sugar, with lemon juice and … Continue reading
Cigarettes Russes
This is my last cookie recipe for the holiday season, saving the best for last! From the instructions, they may seem to be labor intensive since only three cookies are baked at a time, but the baking time is short, … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate dipped cookies, Christmas cookies, cookies, holidays
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Chocolate Crackles
A chocolate cookie for the holiday cookie tray. This cookie has melted chocolate, cocoa powder and is rolled in granulated and confectioners’ sugar before going into the oven! These rich cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate, Christmas cookies, cookies, holiday
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Apple Muffins
I had some apples leftover from my Thanksgiving pie baking marathon, so I decided to make some muffins! These muffins are perfection with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Orange Cranberry Muffins
These muffins are perfect for breakfast on Thanksgiving – light, citrusy, and studded with chopped cranberries. Grab a cup of coffee and start prepping your veggies!

