Cooking & Baking Recipes

You’ll find hundreds of easy to make recipes for everything from cookies to quiche. Whether you’re in the mood for a casserole or just want a veggie lasagna, I think you’ll find a simple recipe to enjoy.

This recipe collection includes appetizers, main courses, desserts, soups, salads, and side dishes. I enjoy baking bread and muffins for breakfast, as well as serving up a weekend brunch. Search for a recipe or browse through the recent articles below.

Cinnamon Sugar Pita Chips Recipe

by Allen Williams on January 3, 2012

What’s better than a savory pita chip? I think it would have to be these dessert pita chips coated in cinnamon and sugar! Tired of the regular pita chips I normally make, I decided to explore a sweet pita chip version that could be used at brunch with a creamy, citrus ricotta dip and fresh fruit.
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Cookies and Bars

Chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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Christmas is gone for another year. And, on an even sadder note, I ate the last chocolate crinkle cookie yesterday. Its chewy, chocolate goodness will live on in memory though – everyone loved them! The chocolate cookie recipe comes from The Moveable Feasts blog that I pinned last week on Pinterest. Although I vowed no [...]

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Cooking & Baking

Meatball & Rutabaga Soup Recipe

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Last night, I made a quick soup that is one of my favorites. I never measure anything and never make it the same way twice, but instead use whatever I have on hand. The two components that I think make it special and unique though are the tender meatballs and sweet rutabagas.

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Breakfast and Brunch

Buttermilk Buckwheat Yeast Waffles Recipe

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My parents spent the week of Thanksgiving with us and I wanted to make a few special recipes while they were here. This recipe for buttermilk buckwheat yeast waffles is amazingly delicious — fluffy waffles that are full of flavor. Everyone loved them and I even made them again today. And although you must start [...]

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