There’s something magical about recipes whose ingredients you always have on hand, so that when cravings strike, you can whip up something to satisfy those cravings without ever having to leave the house. Because having to the leave the house means having to put on real pants, and let’s be honest. There are days when ain’t nobody got time for that, you know? ...
Dessert
Aunt Della’s Sugar Cookies
As much as I enjoy coming up with new recipes in the kitchen, I consider Christmas a time for traditions, and baking these Aunt Della’s cookies has been one of my family’s holiday traditions as far back as I can remember. We’re not exactly sure where the recipe originated at this point, but my mom got the recipe from her mom, who we think got it from a friend of hers…who either got the recipe ...
Cranberry Apple Crisp
My mom has been making apple crisp for as long as I can remember. We didn’t have it very often, but enough for it to make an impression on my brother and me as small kids. Once when my mom was baking an apple crisp, my brother (probably no more than four or five) declared, “I love Uncle Chris!” My mom was touched to hear him express his affection for her brother but a little confused about ...
Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Bread
I’ve been thinking about this chocolate pumpkin swirl bread for quite some time now, but thanks to our overzealousness at the apple orchard last month, I haven’t been able to bring myself to bake anything that doesn’t involve apples. Last Friday, I baked a cranberry apple crisp (post forthcoming!) and so, with my apple obligation for the day thus fulfilled, I could finally turn my attention ...
Caramel Apple Galette
A few weeks ago on a Friday afternoon, the boyfriend, Phoebe, and I piled into the car and drove to a nearby apple orchard and pumpkin patch for some good old-fashioned fall-time fun. It was our first visit to Wasem Fruit Farm, but we will certainly be going back (if not this year, then in subsequent years for sure!) – the grounds were incredibly scenic and Phoebe had a blast, sniffing ...
Chocolate Espresso Crinkle Cookies
While I personally don’t drink coffee (except in certain social contexts), I do love coffee-flavored desserts, and these chocolate espresso crinkle cookies are one of my favorite cookie recipes! The amount of espresso powder (only two tablespoons) is small, but as a flavor, coffee is one of the main players in this cookie. ...
Nutella Rice Krispies Chocolate Chip Cookies
By my latest calculations, there are approximately 3.5 hojillion chocolate chip cookie recipes out there in the universe, so you might be asking yourself, why do I need yet another one? Well, my friends, let me give you three reasons why you need this chocolate chip cookie recipe in particular: Nutella Rice Krispies crispy goodness Did I mention Nutella?! ...
Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Who’s in shock that it’s already the end of September? *raises hand* This month has just flown by – well, in retrospect at least. September was incredibly busy for me, so much that these rosemary shortbread cookies were the only baked goods I made since the semester started at the beginning of the month! ...
Lemon Cherry (or Blueberry) Cake Bars
Food is a pretty amazing thing, if you take the time to think about it. It nourishes the mind, body, and soul, and it has the ability to transport us to faraway places or times past that exist now only in the depths of our memories. ...
Tart Cherry Cream Cheese Muffins
O tart cherries, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. In pie, in muffins, in coffee cake…okay, you get the idea. ...