Who doesn’t love a great muffin? I know that you will enjoy these carrot pecan muffins as much as we do! They are super moist and packed with flavor! I used the carrots, the juice and zest of an orange, cinnamon, cardamom & maple syrup. I added in some golden raisins and chopped pecans. They … Continue reading Carrot Pecan Muffins
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Lemon Cream Pie
This is my new favorite pie! So bright and refreshing! Just perfect for the spring and summer months! And it’s very simple to make! You will need three lemons, a can of sweetened condensed milk and a couple of egg yolks. I always make my own all butter pie crust. But you can go ahead … Continue reading Lemon Cream Pie
Rizogalo-Greek Rice Pudding
Rizogalo! Nearly every Greeks favorite simply made “mommy” food. Possibly the epitome of homey comfort. I have the best memories of my mother making this late at night & then finding bowls cinnamon dusted rizogalo on the kitchen counter! Rizogalo, or rice pudding, has been known as a Greek favorite food all the way to … Continue reading Rizogalo-Greek Rice Pudding
Clementine Olive Oil Cake
This cake is lovely & bright. Clementines are in season and super sweet right now. So definitely take advantage of that. This has fruity olive oil in it instead of butter. And I utilized both vanilla and almond extracts in this cake. Almonds always pair beautifully with citrus, which is why I used both the … Continue reading Clementine Olive Oil Cake
Sea Salt Red Ale Chocolate Cake
I love a good rich chocolate cake! And I really love sea salt with it. I think it brightens up the bitter sweetness of dark chocolate. I was inspired by various cakes that I saw made with Guinness beer. As I had a can of Irish red ale on hand, I used that. The icing … Continue reading Sea Salt Red Ale Chocolate Cake
No Knead Bread
Who doesn’t love bread? But not everyone has the time or wants to take the effort or knead them dough, proof it, and so on and so forth. Enter no knead bread! Simple to make. No fuss & all you need is time! And the taste will remind you of good sourdough bread. You simply … Continue reading No Knead Bread
Chocolate Berry Jam Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Frosting
My favorite cake combination is chocolate cake and white frosting. I love white chocolate ganache! I especially love that I can make it sugar free by using sugar free chocolate chips! Sort of like a devils food cake. The filling for this version is my own sugar free seedless mixed berry jam. Best part of … Continue reading Chocolate Berry Jam Cake with White Chocolate Ganache Frosting
Homemade Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract is always a big baking and flavoring staple in any kitchen. A long time ago I had watched an Ina Garten video segment on her homemade vanilla extract, and I was intrigued!!! I recently started my own batch. Apparently, you only need two ingredients & time to make it happen! You need grade … Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Extract
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