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I love apple cider donut this time of year. But who has time and heart health to eat fried donuts? Not me. I opted for baking my apple cider donuts using a donut pan. I know, I know, another specialized kitchen tool you will use at most once a year. But let me tell you …
I was chatting with some folks at work about our quarantine baking and how its difficult to divide recipes to reduce the baking scale. When my senior VP mentioned that he makes popovers since they are delicious and you can make 2 at a time. Naturally I had to find out for myself exactly how …
The secret to this? Patience. This recipe is complicated because it takes a while for the dough to rise. A great baking activity for a rainy afternoon. There are several variations of this pastry most of which is with savory fillings. Sweetened Sauerkraut, Rice/Mushrooms, Cinnamon Cheese. The same dough also makes a sweet poppy seed …
Countless summer’s at Girl Scout camp have taught me the ancient art of the S’more. Slightly melting chocolate and a slightly charred marshmallow between two crisp graham cracker makes for the perfect combination of flavor. This summer I wanted to transform the classic wilderness dessert into a dainty cupcake. This is the perfect dessert to …
Who doesn’t love bread? Also, who doesn’t love fresh, warm dinner rolls? Yes to both! I love bread, especially garlic bread. But as I’ve said before I also don’t usually have the patience to deal with yeast. So I’ve been perfecting my beer bread, or in this case, beer roll recipes. I was preparing dinner …
Who doesn’t love bread? But, who doesn’t know what to do with yeast, it scares them, or it sounds like too much effort? I typically answer yes to all of these. I love bread, as most people do, but I also don’t usually have the patience to deal with yeast. So what’s the answer to …
This cake looks super fancy and complicated, but is secretly simple. Made with box cake mix and requiring no frosting this recipe will impress your guests with minimal effort. The most challenging part of this cake is slicing and arranging the strawberries. I love fruit, especially berries, so I’m always finding ways to incorporate them …
Easter was so nice we decided to celebrate it twice! This year Ukrainian Easter falls on the sunday after Easter. Which lends itself to discounted Easter chocolate and jelly beans. Score !! It also means we have another week to take our time in making Paska. Also known as Easter Bread. A lot of cultures …
Years ago, I was invited to dinner at a friend’s house. For dessert the host served Palmiers (also known as elephant ears). I almost fell off my chair when she said she made these buttery, flaky, crispy, sweet Palmiers all in about 15 mins. I always regarded these pastries as being so incredibly intricate. Little …
Do you have a last minute get together with friends where you have to bring an appetizer or snack? These spinach puff pastry pockets are sure to wow in taste and in ease (but, you don’t have to tell anyone that). They are a good treat to reheat and you can prep and bake in …