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Tag Archives: baking
Italian Bread
This lovely loaf of Italian bread was the perfect accompaniment to the baked ziti we had on Sunday night as the snow was beginning to fall. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside – and the best part … Continue reading
Apple Crumb Muffins
I whipped these muffins up while waiting for some sandwich rolls to rise. It takes no time to mix the batter up, sprinkle with the topping, and bake. Before you know it, you have a lovely batch of muffins to … Continue reading
Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
Normally I associate sugar cookies with Christmas – but these cookies are fantastic year ’round! They’re crispy, melt in your mouth marvels. Finish them off with some red colored sugar, and they’d be perfect for Valentine’s Day!
French Apricot Tart
There were boxes of gorgeous apricots in the market over the weekend, and I saw the perfect opportunity to use my new rectangular tart pan. This is a classic French tart that features a buttery crust and lightly glazed apricots.
Lemon Yogurt Cake
There’s nothing like a citrusy cake on a dreary Sunday. I like to see this as a triple lemony dessert – lemon zest is rubbed into the sugar for the cake, then there’s a lemon syrup poured over the baked … Continue reading
French Apple Tart
Thinly sliced apples over a flaky crust, finished off with an apricot glaze – this tart is really something special. And truth be told, I was looking for a reason to use this new-to-me rectangular tart pan!
Apple Pear Tart
After baking dozens of cookies for Christmas, a meat pie, and a turkey the size of a Volkswagen – I decided to make a tart. Good way to empty out the fruit bowl on the kitchen table and have something … Continue reading
Filled Butter Cookies
Okay, so the Apricot Rugelach wasn’t the last cookie recipe for the season – but this is what happens when I can’t sleep. May as well be productive, right? These are simple butter cookies with a jam filling, dipped in … Continue reading
Apricot Rugelach
Last cookie recipe of the season. I thought I’d put it up today to give folks the weekend to bake if they are so inclined. These cookies are a wonderful addition to my holiday cookie tins, they’re easy to make, … Continue reading

