From the category archives:

Baked Goods

Big Sur Power Bars Recipe

February 2, 2008
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I’m still feeling a little under the weather but decided to make Heidi’s Big Sur Power Bars to hopefully give myself a boost of much needed energy. We ran errands today and did some light shopping at Whole Foods where I…

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Zucchini & Meyer Lemon Muffins Recipe

January 30, 2008

Part inspiration, part guilt (for not using my meyer lemons) — these muffins are a new spin on my mother’s zucchini bread recipe.

I’m not sure why I haven’t taken the meyer lemon seriously, there have been a bad experience I’m…

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Baked Doughnuts Recipe

January 25, 2008

Doughnuts are sinfully good, especially when deep-fried and fresh from the oil! My mother made the best cake doughnuts, full of nutmeg with crispy edges as they puffed up while being fried.

So, when I saw the event announcement from Tartelette and…

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Leftover Holiday Candy Cake Recipe

January 24, 2008

With Christmas behind us for another year and Valentine’s soon approaching, this might be a good time to break out a cake recipe that utilizes all those leftover or unwanted bits of candy. CandyRecapper is hosting a Sugar High Friday event…

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Payday Candy Bar Treats Recipe

January 21, 2008
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I love the salty-sweet combination in a Payday candy bar. These bar treats are a quick and simple way to recreate the flavor combination at home. I’ll warn you though … it’s hard to eat just one :-)

Payday Treats

1 c.…

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Apple or Peach Pie Filling

January 21, 2008

I’ve had friends complain that making pies is just too complicated … and I can’t see how this is possible. Ok, assume that you skip making the pie pastry and opt for a pre-made version. It’s not the end of…

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Fresh Zucchini Bread Recipe

January 21, 2008

There’s nothing better than a slice of mom’s zucchini bread. It’s one of those comforting foods for me and instantly takes me back to childhood. My mother’s garden yielded an abundance of zucchini every summer, so there was likewise an…

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Leftover Halloween Candy Cake Recipe

November 5, 2007

Halloween brings with it trick or treaters and an abundance of candy, from candy bars to chocolates. If you’re looking for ideas to use of leftover candy or just want a delicious dessert, this leftover candy cake is an ideal…

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Pie Crust Pastry Recipe

May 6, 2007

I love my pie crust tender and flaky, with golden brown edges. My mother’s recipe is simple and delightful, worth a try if you find your crust is to tough.

Pie Crust (makes 3 crusts)

2 c. flour
1 c. shortening (i.e. Crisco)
1…

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Walnut Banana Bread Recipe

May 4, 2007

I have many fond memories of my mother’s banana bread. I’ve looked at other recipes and there isn’t anything in particular that make this recipe unique, aside from the love and care that went into its baking.

Banana Bread

2 1/2 c.…

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Hazelnut-Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

April 13, 2007
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Traffic was horrible tonight on my commute home from work. My normal 2o minute drive took nearly an hour. Fortunately, I had plenty of time to think about making dinner and what I might make with my bag of hazelnut…

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Mini Apple Pies For Two

April 10, 2007

Sometimes you just need pie, especially after a long Monday at work. My dilemma was that I only had one apple. What was I to do?

I evaluated my options and determined my apple would be large enough to fit into…

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Italian Apple Cake – Torta Soffice Di Mele Recipe

April 8, 2007

A dense, poundcake-like texture … lemon zest flavors the cake while golden delicious apples sink into the top to add a bit of depth and texture. This is the ‘Torta Soffice Di Mele” or Light Apple Cake which I found…

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Hazelnut Blueberry Muffins Recipe

April 4, 2007

I discovered an online event calling for interesting ingredients to create unique muffins, and knew I had to participate. This recipe fits the bill for and I hope you all enjoy it. Please be sure to check out Muffin Monday to…

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Rustic Plum Tart Recipe

March 26, 2007

My best Easter memories are from childhood. Waking up early in the morning to see what the Easter Bunny left for me, each year he used a different tactic. Most memorable was the year he used straw to build a…

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