Ever since treating myself to one of the petite little scones at Starbucks on a recent publicity trip, I've been dying to make them. Because I know without a shadow of a doubt that I could make them for 90% less than what I paid for at the 'bucks. Before we get to the recipe, I'd like to have a pronunciation lesson. I have a friend who has lived in England and she told me … [Read more...]
Cashew Caramel Brownies
I have had these brownies bookmarked since I started this whole "dessert of the month" thing back in January. And when it came time for a sleepover this past Friday night, I thought a pan of these was in order! Now the question...was I making these for the kids, or for me?! (5 boys, 6 & under...husband out watching the hockey game with a friend...a pan full of … [Read more...]
Spiced Pear Sour Cream Bundt Cake
I don’t know about you, but when I get to the end of a big feast, the last thing I want to show up on my dessert plate is a super rich concoction that’s going to send my stomach into cardiac arrest. Or rather gastronomic arrest. I want light. I want tasty. I want fluffy. I want this Spiced Pear Sour Cream Bundt Cake. Because it is all those things. I want … [Read more...]
Fluffy Coconut Cake with Toasted Coconut Frosting
This year, I've decided to expand my baking methods repertoire by trying recipes that use batter making processes that I have not used before. And I'm documenting it all in my "dessert of the month" series. January - Gingered Pear and Blueberry Cobbler February - Angel Food Cake with Lime and Pistachios And now this cake for March! Now, before we proceed I … [Read more...]
Lime Cake
Any cake with more than two layers is a special celebratory cake in my cookbook. A spring green cake even more so. At the first sign of brilliant blue skies, I start to think of making my Aunt Kathy’s Lime Cake. Will it be for Easter, Mother’s Day, a birthday or a bridesmaids luncheon? All of the above. The inside of the cake gets its spring green … [Read more...]
Rolo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've just got to get this out of my system. Ever since I saw these Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies over at Picky Palate, I've been wanting to try something similar. I have a little thing for chocolate chip cookies. And by little, I mean big. And by big, I mean huge. And by huge, I mean... You get the picture. After making these, I'm really not sure that chocolate … [Read more...]
Using a Silpat Silicone Baking Mat
So I've been on a mission lately. You know the one...it happens every spring. Spring cleaning. Decluttering. Purging. And finding new treasures in the backs of shelves and bottoms of closets. One such treasure for me. A silicone baking mat. It was in a plastic tube. It had been in this tube since our wedding. Almost 9 years … [Read more...]
Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries
Ask and you shall receive. Lemon Poppyseed Muffins with Strawberries The strawberries really level up these tasty muffins! 1 cup sugar1/2 cup butter or margarine (I used a dairy free margarine)1 Tbsp vanilla4 eggs1 cup milk (I used almond)Juice from 1 lemon1 tsp lemon zest2 1/4 cups flour1 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp baking powder3 Tbsp poppyseeds2 cups fresh … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Oat Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins
Here's a simple Gluten Free breakfast muffin for you...with a little chocolate-y surprise! They call for brown rice flour, and GF certified oats...both of which I had stashed on the gluten free shelf in my pantry. Stir in a few chocolate chips (here are my favorite allergy free chocolate chips), and you've got a lovely breakfast. When it comes to baking muffins or loaves … [Read more...]
Angel Food Cake with Lime Glaze and Pistachios
(No. I did not forget about my "dessert of the month" promise. Yes. I do realize that it's the last day of the month. I work best on a tight deadline! Translation: I am one giant procrastinator.) A match made in food heaven... Lime. and. Pistachios! I made this earlier this month when we had some friends from church over for dinner. I made the angel food cake the night … [Read more...]