HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Over the years I had many character and specialty pans that I used to make cakes; for the kids and adults – mainly birthdays, holidays and special occasions. This skull pan from Nordic Ware is a recent purchase that I used to make pizza skulls a few years ago and now cornbread skulls. … Continue reading
Normally, I make cornbread muffins but this time I used an 8-inch square baking pan. I also was looking for a different recipe from my “tried and true” cornbread I’ve made for years. Sally from sally’sbakingaddiction.com is one of my favorite bakers and I decided to make her recipe to go with my red beans … Continue reading
Muffins are a favorite treat any time of day and a perfect recipe to use fresh strawberries in season. Whether they are a quick breakfast dusted with confectioners’ sugar or a sweet treat topped with a Ricotta Glaze or Mascarpone Frosting they are always welcome in my family. Ricotta gives an ultra-moist texture and richer … Continue reading
Corn bread is a favorite in my family and like most cooks I have my special version that everyone likes. This time I wanted to put lots of goodies in it like jalapenos, cheese and spice them up a bit to serve to my more adventurous diners! For my other corn bread muffin recipes go … Continue reading
This is the September Bakealong recipe from King Arthur Flour which I have adapted. I decided not to join this bakealong but make the recipe anyways as it sounded so good and it is perfect for the Fall and holidays. Go to their site for the original recipe as I am having trouble linking the … Continue reading
It’s strawberry season in Michigan once again and the berries are small but so juicy and delicious. I make all kinds of recipes using these beautiful berries including Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Cream Cake with Nasturtiums, Strawberry Scuffins, Smoothies, even a Strawberry Tiramisu. Of course they are always good in salads, or with fruit dips … Continue reading
Two of my favorite chili recipes are my Black Bean Chili and Chili Michigan Style (see recipes below). I also included my favorite corn bread recipe which I adapted to fit a 6-well jumbo muffin tin. Once again I found a very neat idea from a recent issue of the Food Network Magazine; this time … Continue reading
The flavor combination of cranberry and orange has been appearing quite frequently this holiday season. There are many recipes using these two ingredients and I found the perfect muffin by King Arthur Flour (KAF). These will be delicious with my Christmas Day brunch of eggs, kielbasa, roasted hash browns and fresh fruit. They are on … Continue reading
These muffins sound good, don’t they? I know, not another apple recipe but this one is special (they all are, right?). These muffins are even better because they are healthy, I used my homemade Grandma’s applesauce which I can every year and there is maple syrup in the glaze. This recipe just shouts Fall, Fall, … Continue reading
I have been looking at a number of recipes for these muffins and I finally combined a few recipes to come up with my own version. I believe in making things that can be frozen so I am always ready for company – everyone appreciates a good breakfast and a perfect on-the-go one! Muffins … Continue reading