Tastes great for breakfast, brunch or dessert. May also be made in a Bundt pan. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and combos of all those warm spices turn your kitchen into a space that smells spectacular. Add walnuts or pecans for a little crunch on top, and you’ve a serious slice of autumn on your plate. Ingredients…
The no knead bread craze reached a frenzy a few years ago. I never really bought into the idea because by kneading the dough you’re actually developing the gluten in the flour which is a very important step in basic bread making. But, as I looked more closely at some of the recipes out there…
Sweet and salty monkey bread with a delicious twist – bacon! This recipe was created from two existing recipes, with the idea courtesy of the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Ingredients cooking spray 1 (12 ounce) package bacon 1/2 cup margarine 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup maple syrup 3/4 cup white sugar 2…
This is our family favorite. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 bananas, mashed Directions Grease and flour two 7×3 inch loaf pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In one bowl, whisk together…
Easy and so good for holidays, weddings, or whatever the occasion! It is also good with other flavors of fruit pie filling. Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 3/4 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling Directions Preheat oven…
Here is a simple but delicious crepe batter which can be made in minutes. It’s made from ingredients that everyone has on hand. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter, melted Directions In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the…
Sweet/savory hybrids can be tricky sometimes but I think this worked beautifully. We are talking about bacon, cheese, and onions after all, so it wasn’t that big of a shock. The way the chipotle-spiced maple syrup brought everything together was a risk well rewarded. Ingredients 8 ounces bacon, chopped 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions…
I’ve perfected these moist delicious muffins from many muffins. You’ll absolutely love these! Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs…
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are delicious and perfect for the fall holidays. They taste best when chilled in the refrigerator overnight! Ingredients Crust: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup white sugar Cheesecake Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese 1/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Pumpkin Layer: 1…
I gave this recipe to my daughter who has 6 children. They love this, and it is so simple they can make it themselves which they love to do. If desired, a thin mixture of powder sugar frosting can be poured over warm biscuits. Ingredients 3 (10 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough 3/4 cup white…
Crowd pleasing banana pancakes made from scratch. A fun twist on ordinary pancakes. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 ripe bananas, mashed Directions Combine flour, white sugar, baking powder and salt. In a separate…
We have made this French Toast for Christmas brunch for twenty four years! It originally came from the East Coast. If you like your French toast firmer, then cut back on the milk. Ingredients 5 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup half-and-half cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 (1 pound) loaf French…
In my opinion, a proper quiche should be rich, custardy, and luxurious–not some kind of dense, baked omelet. This has only enough eggs and yolks to hold things together, but that means you need to let it cool to just warm before serving, to fully enjoy the experience. Ingredients 1 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie…
An easy recipe that’s delicious too! Ingredients 1 (9 inch) frozen pie crusts, thawed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup…
My husband said this is the best quiche he’s ever tried! The combination of caramelized onion, bacon, and Cheddar cheese is perfect. Ingredients 4 slices bacon 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust 1/4 cup butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups sour cream 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened…
This super-easy mashup of two classic dishes will be the star at your next brunch, but it’s great for dinner, too. Serve it with a green salad on the side. Ingredients 1 teaspoon butter 8 eggs 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups frozen hash…