Tag Archives: Butter

Ann’s Easter Egg Cupcakes

Here’s one of the yummy cupcakes I told you about in my Springtime Cupcakes post. My friend Ann made these and she found the recipe in a cookbook called Celebrating Cupcakes and Muffins. These delicious cupcakes have a creamy custard … Continue reading

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Filed under Cupcakes, Food and Recipes, Food Presentation, Food Tips, Guest Chef, Original Photography, Spring/Easter

Sweet and Juicy Blackberry Crumble

A few days ago, I told you about a great line of products available at Whole Foods Market–the 365 Everyday Value organic frozen fruits and veggies. I made a delicious Very Berry Smoothie with their Frozen Berry Blend and I decided to make … Continue reading

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Filed under Food and Recipes, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Other Desserts, Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Reviews

Easy, Cheesy Garlic Bread

I was looking at some recipes on a blog called Butter and Oven Mitts and found a cheese bread recipe that sounded really yummy! I made a few small changes–I used extra cheese (the more cheese the better, I say) … Continue reading

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Filed under Appetizers/Snacks, Food and Recipes, Yeast Breads/Rolls

Shortbread Brownies

Do you like brownies? I think I hear a “yes.” Do you like shortbread? I think I hear another “yes.” If that’s the case, there’s a very good chance you will love these Shortbread Brownies! I found the recipe over at Better Homes and Gardens. … Continue reading

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Monster Cookies and the Monster Doodle iPad App

This is a post about two monstrously good things…a recipe for some yummy Monster Cookies and a fun iPad App called Monster Doodle. They kind of go hand in hand…you and your kids can bake up a batch of these … Continue reading

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Jumbo Hot Chocolate Cookies

Lately, I’ve been in this jumbo cooking-making mode. I think it’s because jumbo cookies look so much like bakery cookies. They’re nice and thick and chewy…a cookie you can really sink your teeth into! So when I saw a recipe … Continue reading

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Filed under Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Food and Recipes, Original Photography, Seasonal, Winter/Christmas

The Best (Texas) Chocolate Sheet Cake

A few posts ago, I told you about a recipe for Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes, made by Jane Ann for her department lunch. Well, Jane, who is also in that same department, made this fabulous Texas sheet cake for the … Continue reading

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Filed under Cakes/Coffecakes, Food and Recipes, Guest Chef

Jumbo Chocolate Chippers

I was craving some chocolate chip cookies, so I decided to try out a chocolate chip cookie tip my friend Stephanie had given me: when making the Nestle® Toll House® cookie recipe, just use HALF the butter. If you do … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Update: This is actually a photo from the second time I made this bread…I very slightly tweaked the recipe by using 2 eggs instead of 1, and I made it in an 8×4 inch loaf pan instead of a 9×5 … Continue reading

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Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Food and Recipes, Quick Breads/Sweet or Savory

Eileen’s Cranberry Almond Breakfast Scones

My artistic friend Eileen made these delicious scones and gave me the recipe (and this wonderful photo she took of them!) so I could share them with you, too! Eileen adapted her recipe from a cranberry scone recipe she found … Continue reading

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Filed under Breakfast/Brunch, Creative Inspiration, Food and Recipes, Guest Chef, Muffins, Biscuits, Scones