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Apple Walnut Braided Bread
I had some apples leftover from Christmas baking, and thought it would be nice to make a little something sweet to go with coffee at breakfast on New Year’s Day. Braided breads are relatively easy to put together, and you … Continue reading
Vanilla Meringues
Last week, I made espresso meringues, and came to the realization that not everyone is a coffee fan. So, it was back to the KitchenAid stand mixer, this time for a pink tinted, vanilla version to add some color to … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged baking, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, meringues
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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
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
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, bananas, muffins, what to do with overripe bananas
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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
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged baking, Christmas cookie stash, holiday cookies, molasses, peanut butter
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Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies are a combo of two classic cookies – chocolate chip and oatmeal, all rolled into one cookie, and they’re delicious!
One Bowl Apple Cake
Who says you don’t have time to bake? One bowl, one pan, twenty minutes – that’s about all it takes to whip up this apple cake. Plus, clean up’s a breeze! Given the sudden drop in temperature, this apple cake … Continue reading
Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Joe’s boss hit the big five – oh, and the occasion called for a cake. It had to be special (obviously), survive temperatures in the 90s, and persevere through a subway and trolley ride – meaning, no three layer cake … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, birthday cakes, coffee cake, one pan wonders, what to have for dessert
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Strawberry Lattice Pie
I labored over a pie for Labor Day! Because it’s a holiday, and because we’re about to bid adieu to the gorgeous, locally grown strawberries in the market. Hard to imagine another summer is drawing to a close, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, Labor Day, lattice pies, seasonal fruits, strawberry pie, summer, what to make for dessert
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