Happy Pi(e) Day! Does a Caramelized Red Onion, Goat Cheese, and Mushroom Tart count? I was really excited to pull out my brand new Fox Run Preferred 9″ Round Tart Pan and make this delicious quiche! (Side note: this tart pan is an incredible value. Sturdy (does not warp in the oven), nonstick, with just…
When you can’t decide between apple pie or cheesecake… why not have both? This dessert is a twist on classic cheesecake bars that’s both easy to make and welcome at any potluck! Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover apple pie filling you might have… somehow I always end up having a…
This muffin is no ordinary breakfast fare — its rich, creamy cheesecake center and fragrant spiciness are worth your time to slow down and enjoy a little indulgence in your morning routine. I was originally aiming for a “surprise” center with the cream cheese mixture hidden inside, but I decided to display it on top…
Ever get a craving for chocolate cake, but don’t want to bake (or buy) an entire cake? This is the perfect solution, and it only takes a few ingredients from the pantry and fridge. Since it’s a single portion, there’s no danger of eating the “whole” cake… unless you make this a few times in…
I remember making cream cheese brownies with my mom as a kid. Stir together an egg and some oil with the brownie mix, then stir together an egg and some oil with the “cream cheese” mix. I think it may have been a Pillsbury boxed mix, but the brand didn’t matter – it was the…
How cute are these little ninjabread men?? I got the cookie making kit from Aldi. It came with a package of gingerbread mix, a package of icing mix, a bag of colored candies, and some plastic cookie cutters that I’m totally keeping for future gingerbread! For the gingerbread, I went the homemade route and found…
Here’s how to make your own pizza dough for a completely customizable pie made in your own oven! Ingredients: 2 1/4 t active dry yeast 1 c warm water, about 100 degrees F 1 1/4 c cold water 2 T olive oil 2 t sugar 2 t salt 5 1/2 c bread flour, sifted, spooned,…
I found some of this at the farmer’s market a couple of weeks ago, and wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. It looked pretty. Big chunks of ginger are a bit intimidating, but the sparkly, sugary coating makes them a bit more enticing. I decided to revamp my Pumpkin Bread Plus recipe and…
This is my first attempt at gingerbread. In bread form — not cookie form. Also my first attempt at photographing steam… it’s so difficult! The lighting, the background (or lack of), the vents blowing steam the WRONG way… this is probably why professional food stylists resort to dry ice. Well, at least the gingerbread was…
This past summer, we went blueberry picking at a local farm. I recently re-discovered these little nuggets of summertime in my freezer, ready to burst with luscious berry-ness at the first sight of my muffin pan. Mmm… Blueberry Muffins (makes 12 regular sized) 4 T butter, softened 2 T vegetable oil 1/2 c sugar zest…
Wonderfully Made 