Snickerdoodles! Just saying the name brings a smile! Rolled in cinnamon and sugar and baked to perfection, this easy-to-make cookie is a year-round classic. When I think of snickerdoodles, I always think of my dad, snapping up a cookie still warm off the rack as he passed through the kitchen on his way outside. Snickerdoodles, I have found, are cookies that brings up memories; and memories are one of the best things I can make for my family. This post may contain affiliate links, but … [Read more...]
Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel)
Fresh, crisp, and warmly spiced, this Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) is fancy enough for the most elaborate menu, yet simple enough for any night of the year. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. What could be more perfect than Apple Strudel? (Or, as my high school German teacher Frau Müller would say, Apfelstrudel.) Fresh, crisp, and warmly spiced, this Easy Apple Strudel (Apfelstrudel) is fancy enough for the most elaborate Oktoberfest … [Read more...]
Blueberry Banana Muffins (Naturally Low-Fat)
These tender, delicious Blueberry Banana Muffins are naturally low in fat, high in flavor, and bursting with fresh blueberries! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Moist and tender, these Blueberry Banana Muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries; plus they are naturally low in fat and added sugars! Great for grab-n-go breakfasts and easy snacks, they mix up in just minutes. A Truly Moist, Delicious Blueberry Muffin that Just Happens to Be … [Read more...]
Easy Pie Dough Roses (Pastry Roses)
These lovely little pie dough roses are ridiculously easy to make, and will immediately up your pie-making game! These sweet little pie dough roses are so easy to make that, until an eleventh hour change of heart, this entire post was just another paragraph in my Sweet & Easy Pie Crust recipe. Made from leftover dough, you can make two of these easy pastry roses in less than a minute. (Really!) This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't … [Read more...]
Classic Fresh Blueberry Pie
Our simple, classic fresh blueberry pie recipe lets the blueberry flavors shine! Made with our homemade sweet pie crust (or store-bought crust) and fresh (or frozen) berries, this delicious pie pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a hot summer night. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. There really isn't anything quite like a slice of fresh blueberry pie with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream on a hot summer … [Read more...]
Sweet & Easy Homemade Pie Crust
Homemade pie crust is easy if you know a few simple secrets! This easy pie crust recipe is slightly sweet, and makes enough for one standard double-crust pie, two standard single-crust pies, or ten 6-inch hand-pies. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. My mother made the best pies: berry pies of all kinds, pumpkin pies, and of course, her famous cherry-rhubarb pie. The secret, she always said, was in the crust. It was magic, watching Mama make a pie … [Read more...]
Cranberry Crumb Sourdough Coffee Cake
In this moist, buttery Cranberry Crumb Sourdough Coffee Cake, fresh cranberries provide a tart contrast to the sweet vanilla pound cake and double layer of rich, walnut-crumb topping. Perfect for a relaxing weekend morning or afternoon snack. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. If you've not yet jumped on the Sourdough Train, this Cranberry Crumb Sourdough Coffee Cake might just be the thing that punches your ticket! My mom use to mix up a … [Read more...]
Easy Bread Pudding {4 Ways} with Cinnamon Whiskey Butter Sauce
Easy Bread Pudding with Cinnamon Whiskey Butter Sauce (or, alcohol-free UnWhiskey Vanilla Butter Sauce) is the very definition of Scrumptious! Recipe is adaptable and foolproof, with variations including: Traditional Cinnamon, Cinnamon-Orange, Cranberry-Orange, and Cranberry White Chocolate. This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Bread pudding is a delicious way to use up old bread. Growing up, if any part of a loaf of bread went stale, my mom would never … [Read more...]
Chocolate Wacky Cake (No Eggs, No Dairy, No Clean-up!)
Chocolate Wacky Cake is the easiest scratch cake you will ever make! (No eggs, no milk, no butter, no clean-up.) Made exclusively with pantry staples, this surprisingly moist, delicious snack cake mixes up in a jiffy, right in the pan! This post may contain affiliate links, but don't worry - they won't bite. Chocolate Wacky Cake was the first “scratch” cake I ever baked all by myself. (I think I was eight.) So named because it requires no eggs, no milk, no butter, and is mixed directly in … [Read more...]
Creamy Fresh Strawberry Crêpes
These easy-to-make Fresh Strawberry Crepes are light, creamy, and perfect for Mother's Day! With with a little help mixing, even the kidlets can easily make Mom a perfect breakfast on her special day! Ready in 15 minutes. Despite their "fancy" vibe, Fresh Strawberry Crepes are super easy to make, and most of the work can be done ahead of time. These light, airy crepes are perfect for special occasions: birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Mid-Summer Back-Porch Sittin' Day. (I may have … [Read more...]
