Peach and Blueberry Yogurt Cake

I had some leftover Peaches and Blueberries from this summer and decided to make a summer cake as a pick me up. This Cake is dense almost like a bread which made it perfect for a hardy breakfast snack. But also a nice complimentary dish to have with milk after dinner. For this cake, I …

Italian Easter Bread

I love easter time, Spring is in the air, it’s no longer quite as cold, and of course the Easter Bunny brings lots of treats!  While the Easter bunny doesn’t bring Easter Bread, it’s another sweet treat that’s perfect to enjoy with the family.  Easter bread is common in Italian communities and has a lot …

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

I love banana bread and I’ve made hundreds of recipes over the years.  My coronavirus baking adventures brought along continued experiments and I’ve landed on this version as my new go to.  This recipe is great because its simple ingredients that you’ll have in your pantry and contains, what I call the banana bread trifecta, …

Cinnamon Roll Braided Sweet Bread

I’ve had limited experience with yeast, but was feeling adventurous while cooped up inside during coronavirus quarantine.  I figured it was the perfect time to begin experimenting and finally learn to work with yeast baked goods.  I devised this recipe as a spin on a traditional italian easter bread, something I enjoy with my family …

Asparagus Strata

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables.  My inspiration for this recipe came about when I got a bit over excited during asparagus season and bought several bunches from my corner produce stand.  Searching for something that wasn’t just a side dish or an accompaniment to other veggies I decided to make an asparagus strata. …

Garlic Butter Beer Rolls

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 …

Peanut Butter Stout Beer Bread

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 …

Ukrainian Easter Bread (Paska)

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 …

Homemade Bagel Chips

Who likes bagels? Better question is who doesn’t love bagels.  As a New York City resident they are definitely a staple, but I always end up with a few stale leftovers.  What to do with the stale bagels then? Make bagel chips! They are the perfect way to repurpose your leftovers and are great for …