Blueberry Muffins with Cinnamon Streusel Topping This recipe has ended my search for the perfect Blueberry Muffin. For years, I was disappointed because even though they always looked delicious, biting into one was a major disappointment due to either...
Boysenberry Coffee Cake with Oatmeal and Brown Sugar Streusel I love boysenberries and found myself with quite a few bags in the freezer after an overzealous picking session last summer. Since I also happen to love coffeecakes, this seemed to be a fine...
Cheddar Herb Scones I don’t think I know one person on this planet who does not love scones, and they are almost as fun to make as they are to eat – almost. In this recipe, we take the traditional sweeter scone and make it savory by eliminating the sugar and...
Cinnamon Applesauce Bread with Roasted Caramel Apples I will admit that this recipe took three tries before it hit the mark. The first attempt was OK but lacked fresh apple flavor. With the second attempt I added so much fresh apple for flavor that the end...
No Knead Artisan Olive Bread If you thought you’d never be able to make an artisan loaf of no knead bread at home with a crisp crust, soft center with big air pockets, and an amazing flavor, I’ve got good news – yes you can and it’s easier than you could...
Focaccia Pizza We are living in unusual times, aren’t we? How has your life changed? For me, a lot of it is about missing the little, everyday things we all used to take for granted. For example, one of my favorite activities is grocery shopping. I know –...
Gluten-Free Jarlsberg & Herb Scones In this day and age, there is no reason on earth to leave our gluten-free pals behind when it comes to scones. Our friends at America’s Test Kitchen have devised the absolute best gluten-free flour blend I’ve ever...
Grandma's Dinner Rolls These yeasty rolls are my attempt at coming close to the delicious rolls my grandma Liz used to make. As a young aspiring baker, I’d watch her assemble dozens of at a time, tossing an armload of dough around like it weighed nothing,...
Lemon Muffins with Blackberry Filling Here we have the ultimate spring muffin – perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or anytime you feel the need for a big old grin of happiness. The lemon flavor is vibrant, and the combination of of lemon juice and zest is a...
Pumpkin & Cranberry Bread with Pumpkin Seed Brittle and Cranberry Compote I’ve adjusted my seasonal frame of mind to Fall mode, which translates to being all-in on a Fall baking routine. On an expedition to the pantry, I grabbed a can of pumpkin and a...
Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Brown Sugar & Pumpkin Seed Topping I have been making these muffins forever, and they have gone through several variations over the years. I think we’re finally there: Just moist enough and packed with warm spices. The recipe...
Rhubarb Bread If I ever lost this recipe I would lose a lot of friends – it’s just one of those that people ask for over and over again. That combination of tart rhubarb and sweet brown sugar is addictive. It has been mildly adapted from a very old Oregonian...
Roasted Pear Muffins with Pear Chips Fall is in the air, which gets me thinking favorite about Fall foods (big shock). As part of this mental excursion, I got to wondering about the fact that I had never seen a recipe for pear muffins before so did some...
Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter When I was a kid, one of my favorite suppers was when Neeners would make cornbread and scrambled eggs for supper. Need I tell you that I drenched the warm cornbread in Log Cabin Syrup after adding plenty of butter? And...
Vegetarian Chili with Skillet Corn Bread There's a lot to be said for creating chili from scratch and watching it slowly simmer over a warm stovetop for hours as it develops deep flavor. On the other hand, on many days there is also even more to be said to opening...
Zucchini & Lemon Bread with Lemon Sugar Top I recently read that Zucchini Bread was the most frequently made and the most ‘gifted’ away bread of any other variety….it is also the one most likely to be thrown out by the recipient of said ‘gift’. This is...
Zucchini, Carrot & Coconut Bread My first impulse when confronted with a frightening population of zucchini from our garden was to bake volumes of zucchini bread. But let’s face it: zucchini bread in and of itself can be a little bit of a snoozer, if you...
Zucchini, Cheddar & Herb Quick Bread Here we have the best of all worlds – bread that you don’t have to wait on to rise, and besides that it’s brimming with chunks of cheddar cheese and herbs. It’s so good when it’s warm right from the oven, or toasted...
