This is the first cookie recipe in Bake From Scratch Holiday Cookies issue (2023). Brian Hart-Hoffman, who is the Editor-in-Chief, shared one of his recipes. I always try to make a new cookie for the holidays and as it turned out I didn’t get around to making these. Since I had all of the ingredients … 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
These cheesy crackers are another perfect way to use my sourdough starter discard. An easy recipe which requires no rising and involves two steps, maybe three if you need to get your starter ready for baking. Just make the dough and then let it rest overnight in the refrigerator. You can see the bits of … Continue reading
This is my 1,000 post in six years – that’s right – 1,000 ! Since it is the holiday season I decided a new cookie would be a great way to remember this special occasion. Something different from my gingerbread men, spritz cookies (there are 7 versions) or Mom’s sugar cookies that appear on my … Continue reading
This is not your traditional Irish soda bread with four basic ingredients of flour, buttermilk, baking soda and salt. Three flavorful ingredients are added; apples, Guinness and an Irish cheddar to make for a very moist and hearty bread. Spread it with some good Irish butter for a perfect finish to this yummy bread. This is a quick bread where … Continue reading