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.

How-to and Tips

Creating a Photo Recipe Journal

When I was little my favorite playtime activity was to sit on our dining room floor and rummage through my mom’s cookbooks, flipping the pages slowly while I stared at the pictures. There was also a big recipe box containing handwritten recipes dating back to the 1800s from relatives, however it lacked the same visual [...]

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How-to and Tips

How to Make Oil & Vinegar Bottles

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My quest started a year ago when I found myself using olive oil nearly every time I cooked. I kept the big bottle stored in the cupboard, but slowly became lazy until it sat on the counter every night. And it was only a matter of time before it was joined by soy sauce and [...]

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Breakfast and Brunch

Polenta Isn’t Just for Dinner

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Have you ever tried polenta from the grocery store … you’ve probably seen it in a sausage-like tube, glowing with an odd yellowish color and the subtle smell of vomit? It’s disgusting and turned us off to the entire idea. After watching a Food Network show recently, we decided to give it another try, but [...]

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