Years ago, at a family reunion, one of my cousins brought these cookies. They were big and beautiful, and nobody could believe that he’d really made them himself. He happily shared the recipe, though, and while you must have the ingredients down exactly and mix them by hand, they really are the best. Thick and chewy,… Continue reading Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Whole Wheat Pinch-Me Cake
I remember helping my mom make Pinch-Me Cake as a little girl. I loved rolling the yeasty dough into balls and covering it with cinnamon and sugar. It smelled wonderful while it was baking and tasted even better later when we ate it. There was something special about the eating of it, too. Once, for… Continue reading Whole Wheat Pinch-Me Cake
Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls
Our favorite Sunday morning breakfast is homemade cinnamon rolls. I can mix these up on a Saturday afternoon, throw everything into the bread machine, and then have them rolled out and assembled in minutes. With some fruit on the side, we can have a special breakfast without too much fuss.
Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine
My husband gifted me with a bread machine years ago, and having learned how to make bread from scratch as a kid, I was pleased to find how easy it can be. After reading the manual for my super-fancy new machine, I was careful to use only the ingredients listed on each recipe and to… Continue reading Whole Wheat Bread in a Bread Machine
Steal-Good Pumpkin Bread
When my grandmother visited a few weeks ago, I was determined to make pumpkin bread for her. She loves it, but since she lives alone now, she rarely cooks or bakes for herself. I made a batch of this pumpkin bread, and we ate some for breakfast one day, and a bit more with some… Continue reading Steal-Good Pumpkin Bread
Spiced Applesauce Bread
My Little Man and I made this applesauce bread for our trip to Disney. It became our breakfast for the car ride down, and although I thought everyone would want a cereal bar or some fruit to go with it, but they didn’t. A second slice of this hearty bread kept everyone happy for hours.… Continue reading Spiced Applesauce Bread
Pink Lemonade Doughnuts
I made these Pink Lemonade Doughnuts just before my Big Helper’s birthday a few weeks ago, and she was super excited. A huge lemonade fan, she loved the tartness of these doughnuts – and their pretty pink color didn’t hurt, either! I loved how quick and easy these doughnuts are to make. If you pipe the… Continue reading Pink Lemonade Doughnuts
Perfectly Pumpkin Pancakes
Today I made these yummy pumpkin pancakes for breakfast. I expected them to have a mild pumpkin flavor with a bit of cinnamon and spice, but this recipe SO EXCEEDED my expectations! The batter is thick and creamy, and the pancakes puff up happily as they cook. The finished product tastes rich and is full… Continue reading Perfectly Pumpkin Pancakes
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
Recently my Big Helper wanted to bake some dessert, but since I didn’t have breakfast made for the next day, I asked her to work on that first. We started at one of our favorite foodie blogs, Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures, to look for some inspiration. We ended up making a few minor changes to… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
Grandma’s Biscuits
My great-grandmother was a fantastic baker. She was one of those people who always had something handy to offer if you just happened to stop by. I don’t remember every eating biscuits at her house, but as a teen I used to love to look through her antique cookbooks and read the recipes. This was one I… Continue reading Grandma’s Biscuits
