Every year we get so many pears on the pear tree and of course, they’re all ripe at once. So last year I tried to figure out something I could make will all these pears! Well, after some searching, I found this recipe and this one is pretty much the same. Ingredients 4 cups peeled, cored and […]
Cranberry & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are my favorite cookies. The recipe can be found on the back of any Craisins package. Basic, simple, delicious.
Pie Crust
People always fuss over pie crusts, some people won’t even attempt them. Pie crusts are easy. There are two things to remember with pie crusts: Use very cold water and if it is a hot day, cool the mixing bowl also. Pie crusts are easier to work with when they stay at a nice, cool […]
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This is another Betty Crocker recipe, simple and perfect. This is one of Chris’ favorites! I love making it for him- and eating it too! I follow this recipe to a T, because it is the best carrot cake ever! Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 3 large eggs 2 cups flour 1 […]
Blueberry Muffins
I am a big fan of Betty Crocker, I love her tried and true recipes. In fact, there are 3 things I make that I am very proud of: (1) my carrot cake, a Betty Crocker recipe (2) my pie crust, a Betty Crocker recipe (3) my blueberry muffins, a modified Betty Crocker recipe. Her […]
Ciabatta Pizza
This is a ciabatta-type pizza dough. It makes an airy, chewy crust that’s so good! I got the original recipe from this site. This only makes one pizza so I generally double this recipe. Crust 1 3/4 cups bread flour (250 g to be exact) 1 cup water 1 tsp yeast (1/2 package) 1/4 teaspoon […]
Chase’s Lego Cake
Chase LOVES Legos! He wakes up every morning thinking about what he wants to build, or what needs to be fixed. He goes to bed at night talking about what he made and planning what he will make tomorrow. And, he is good at it! I am always so impressed to watch him build these […]
Honey Whole Wheat Bread
This recipe is from The Martha Stewart baking Handbook. I feel about this book, the way some people feel about their bible. I trust it. I know if I turn to it in a time of need, I will find answers and comfort. Well, comfort food! Which is just as good! This was my first […]