Tag Archives: baking

Loaded Sweet Potato Muffins

I came up with this recipe when I couldn’t find quite what I was looking for anywhere else. I had to make several batches of these muffins before they came out the way I wanted, but it was worth it! … Continue reading

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Very Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

I realized I hadn’t made anything chocolate in awhile! I found this recipe from Savoring Time in the Kitchen last year, so I thought it was about time I tried it out! The original recipe is for chocolate zucchini bread, but … Continue reading

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Chocolate Malt Cake Pops from 175 Best Babycakes® Cake Pops Recipes

I think cake pops are cute and fun, so I was looking forward to reviewing this new cookbook, 175 Best Babycakes® Cake Pops Recipes (softcover) by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss. Moore and Wyss are expert food consultants who develop recipes and … Continue reading

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Carrot Cupcakes from 150 Best Cupcake Recipes

Have you ever noticed that cupcakes seem to make just about everyone smile with delight? Kids and adults alike can’t seem to resist these cute and tasty treats! That’s probably why there are so many popular bakeries that specialize in … Continue reading

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Sunken Apple Pie Bread

This recipe was kind of an experiment one day when I was craving an apple dessert. I didn’t have time to make a pie and didn’t have any apples, but I did have a can of apple pie filling. So … Continue reading

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Butterscotch Cashew Blondies from Baking Basics and Beyond

If you’re a beginning baker or just wanting to improve your baking skills and learn helpful baking tips, you’ll have to check out the new cookbook, Baking Basics and Beyond (Second Edition, softcover) by food consultant Pat Sinclair. I received a … Continue reading

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Egg Nog-Cranberry Muffins

Okay, I promise this will be the last Christmasy thing I post for awhile! I just thought this recipe would come in handy if any of you happened to have egg nog left over from the holidays. I always buy … Continue reading

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Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Food and Recipes, Muffins, Biscuits, Scones, Winter/Christmas

Lidia’s Cookie Press Sugar Cookies

I received some really special homemade goodies just before Christmas from my friend Lidia and her family. Her husband Rick is a co-worker of mine. Lidia is a very talented baker and cook, (and a super Pampered Chef consultant) and … Continue reading

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Frosty Vanilla Cupcakes

Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially if they’re frosted with rich, swirly buttercream…now that’s pretty hard to resist! If you’ve heard of the famous Magnolia Bakery in New York City, well, this is the recipe for their most popular cupcake. They … Continue reading

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Filed under Bakeries & Restaurants, Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Original Photography

A Collection of Christmas Recipes

I have not been baking this past week because I’ve been sick–it’s awful coming down with something right before the holidays when there’s so much to do! Hopefully I’ll be back to baking in the next few days! In the … Continue reading

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